In Filmbyn you can experience filming locations from classic children's films such as Emil in Lönneberga, Ronja the Robber's Daughter, Seacrow Island, Nils Karlsson Pyssling and Pippi Longstocking. Step into the world of film in an exhibition created in the spirit of Astrid Lindgren!
Here you can see classic studio buildings and original costumes from the films, sing along to the film score, create your own mobile films and experience other interactive environments. Also take the opportunity to visit our café for lunch or a coffee, our shop and one of the 12 filming locations nearby, such as Katthult and Bullerbyn.
Mariannelund has an exciting history in Swedish children's film. Some of our greatest and most timeless classics were created here in the area, with Emil in Lönneberga being the film most closely associated with Mariannelund. There are many filming locations around Mariannelund and the area is home to a cultural treasure that is now being brought to light.
Filmbyn Småland is the result of many years of work and Smålandian persistence. The project was started in 2010 by Anna Mellergård and the Emilkraften economic association. Since then, many people have been involved in what has led to what Filmbyn Småland is today.
The vision is to, in addition to becoming an international tourist destination, also become a natural meeting place in the region. Since we want to be a living knowledge center, Filmbyn is open during school holidays and the summer season, and the goal is to arrange conferences, meetings, seminars and educational activities in the house in the forest.
The Filmbyn Småland museum has been realized thanks to support from Eksjö Municipality, Region Jönköping County, Postcode Lottery Cultural Foundation, Jönköping County Administrative Board, Astrid Lindgren's Hometown, Emilkraften and a number of private individuals who have joined as shareholders. In addition, Filmbyn Småland has a cooperation agreement with Astrid Lindgren AB and with SF Studios.
The business is run by a limited liability company with limited profit taxation, Snickerboa i Mariannelund AB (svb). The chairman is Markus Kyllenbeck, the vice chairman is Cecilia Andersson. The board members are Sofia Johnsson, Anita Kyhlberg, Jan Frankenberg and Samuel Klintefelt.
In 2024, Filmbyn Småland won the Grand Tourism Award in Jönköping County. You can read more about the award here: https://filmbyn.se/aret-turismpris-2024-i-jonkopings-lan/
Filmbyn Småland actively collaborates with companies and associations in the region. One example is "Cycling in the Movie Landscape of Småland", which arranges guided bike tours, guided hikes and bus tours, a tourism company that was started in 2020.
We work closely with local and regional tourism organizations Visit Eksjö, Vimmerby Tourist Office , Visit Hultsfred, Småland tourism, Kalmar Region, Destination Småland and Visit SwedenWe also exchange experiences with Värnamo Film History Festival.
Emilkraften who have followed and supported our journey, are there as a close friend. Together we arrange The party in the Adventure Forest on Father's Day every year with a craft market, awarding of the Emil o Ida scholarship and entertainment, etc. Local authors and the municipality's UF companies are also exhibitors on this day.
We also collaborate with other local tourism businesses and accommodations to ensure you have a great experience about Filmbyn and the region: Astrid Lindgren's Näs, Astrid Lindgren's World, Katthult, Bullerbyn – The Noisy Village, Spilhammar Camping, Vimmerby Stadshotell, Eksjö City Hotel, Vimmerby Camping, Pension Solhöjden, Fredensborgs Herrgård, Hotel Ronja, Björkbackens Karaktärshotell, Oxgården, Eksjö Camping, Movanta camping, Mycklaflons Camping, ICA Nära Mariannelund, Mariannelund´s Caramel Cookery, Valbacken's Peak, HM IS parking space at the sports field, Mariannelund & Hässleby Local History Society, Mariannelund Library, Stjernberg's Pantry and Eksjö municipality.
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