It all started with a handicraft shop
Klockargården's journey began in 1937 when the Sandbergs, Astrid from Rättvik and August from Laknäs, bought a deserted farm in Tällberg. Astrid, a textile expert, soon opened a handicrafts shop, which over time grew into an extensive business with shops in several major cities in Sweden, her own textile studios and a large number of craftsmen employed.
Across the road, in the direction of Siljan, you will find Dalmål Kafé & Hantverk. Large, crispy waffles have been served here since 1953, when August, who was a baker, opened a coffee house with his own bakery and a large garden. Waffle-hungry regulars still flock here to enjoy these crispy favourites.
The hotel business is emerging
The foundation for the hotel business was laid in 1959 when a number of log houses were acquired and moved to the site. A crafts school and a guest house are housed in the premises and soon the son Per and his Inger also join the business. The business has grown over the years to include 41 rooms with room for about 80 guests.
Today a destination for entertainment
In the early 2000s, a major investment was made and the village's largest gathering place, Kultursalongen, was created. A meeting place that every year attracts entertainment-loving audiences to shows, concerts, dance evenings and fairs. Today, Klockargården is one of Dalarna's largest entertainment organisers.
Why the name Klockargården?
Yes, after a "klockare", that is, ‘a singer in the church’ who used to live on Klockargården.
We are making history
Hotel Klockargården has been owned and run for some years by Staffan Malmqvist, proud owner of the sister hotels Villa Långbers and Gyllene Hornet in Tällberg, the café Dalmål Kafé & Hantverk, Korstäppans Herrgård in Leksand and Masesgården Hälsohem in Grytnäs.
