Grenna Museum – Andrée Expedition Polar Center
Grenna Museum – Andréexpeditionen Polarcenter
A polar exploration museum in Grenna that tells the story of Andrée’s 1897 balloon attempt to fly over the North Pole, which ended in failure.
Salomon August Andrée, born in Grenna, attempted to fly over the North Pole in 1897 in the hydrogen balloon “Örnen” (the Eagle). He disappeared for 33 years, and his remains and undeveloped film were finally found on Svalbard. The museum displays relics from the expedition, historic photographs developed from the film, a replica of the balloon, and information on the history of the town of Grenna. It is located on Grenna’s main street. Admission costs about 100 SEK, and a visit takes about an hour.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00–18:00 in summer; shorter in other seasons
Nearby sights
- Gränna
- Brahehus
- Visingsborg Castle Ruin
- Kumlaby Church
- Brahe Church
- Visingsö
- Näs Castle Ruin
- Husqvarna Museum