About the museum
2007 marks the centenary of Zarah Leander’s birth and this has been celebrated with the opening of The Zarah Leander Museum and society in the community centre of Häradshammar just outside Norrköping. The main objective of the society is to keep the memory of Zarah Leander alive and to inform people about Zarah Leander.
The late Brigitte Pettersson (1936-2020), Zarah’s secretary and dear friend, had dreamt for many years about creating a memorial in tribute to her great idol. When the society was founded, Brigitte was the main initiator for the creation of the museum. The foundation of the museum’s collection is based on Brigitte’s personal collection, which she gathered over many years working for Zarah.
The collection consists of images, press cuttings, records, clothes, furniture and memorabilia from both Zarah’s private and official life.
The museum was inaugurated Thursday the 15th of March 2007, the 100th birthday of Zarah, by county governor Björn Eriksson. Present were some of Zarah’s nieces, Zarah’s former colleague Annalisa Ericson, members of society and special guests, a total of about 170 people. Some of Zarah’s favorite acts were performed by the great Zarah interpreter Jörgen Mulligan, who also was a dear friend of Zarah for many years.
Nearly 25,000 people have visited the museum during the first years. The museum is situated in the Häradshammar’s community centre in the countryside of Vikbolandet. The mansion estate Lönö, where Zarah lived from 1939, is also included in the parish of Häradshammar, where Zarah lived from 1939 until her death at 1981. Zarah rests in the Häradshammar churchyard together with her last husband Arne Hülphers.
Modifications for use by disabled people
The museum is situated on ground level and meets the needs for the disabled. Toilet for the disabled people are also available.
The museum
Opening hours
The museum is open Saturdays between 11.00 – 14.00 during June, July and August in 2024. Waffles are served in Yxnöstugan, close to the museum. (Closed on Midsummer’s Day, June 22!).
The museum is also open after arrangement. Please contact Lars-Olof Johansson, phone +46706594264 or e-mail info@zarahleander.se.
Entrance fee is 50 SEK.
We celebrate ”The Zarah Day” on July 19 every year with musicals performances, gatherings and some food.
Groups are welcome, but please make prior arrangements to avoid disappointment. Book through Lars-Olof Johansson, phone +46706594264 or e-mail info@zarahleander.se
Directions: On road 209 from Norrköping drive approximately 30 km towards Arkösund. Drive past the exit to the church of Häradshammar (Häradshammars k:a), travel approximately 2 km and turn left at the ‘Zarah Leander-museum’ sign. After about 500 meters you will see the museum.
Look for the address to the museum on Google Maps: Reseberga 20, Vikbolandet, Sweden.
Or click here: https://goo.gl/maps/vpwaD4iYCoxQAQan8
Become a member
Anyone is welcome to join the Zarah Leander society as a member. The membership is personal and extends over a calendar year and gives you free entrance to the museum and includes invitations to various activities.
The membership fee for 2024 is 100 SEK, please contact us and pay the fee from countries other than Sweden:
IBAN: SE05 8000 0848 0690 3813 4483
BIC: SWEDSESS
Contact us
Please contact the Zarah Leander society for questions and information via our e-mail address: info@zarahleander.se