Fans of the books will recognize the hens: Hen, Little Hen, Tottie, and of course, the demanding Gubben (The Old Man). The museum features animatronic chickens that interact with visitors. You can feed them (wooden corn) and listen to their squabbling dialogue in Swedish (though the physical comedy transcends language).
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Plan for 3 to 4 hours to thoroughly enjoy both the Pettson Findus Museum and the Astrid Lindgren section. Add another hour if you plan to eat at the café or use the adjacent indoor water park. Fans of the books will recognize the hens:
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is accessible by train to Katrineholm followed by a short bus ride.
You can explore Pettson’s workshop (snickerboa), wander through his cluttered kitchen, and visit the hen house. The buildings are built at a 2:3 scale , making them perfectly sized for children to feel like they are inside the book.