Askersunds hembygdsgård is beside Askersund, with a view over Lake Alsen. The grounds are open year-round, including this week; the cottages are open in summer. The site opened in 1933 and brings together buildings moved from the area around Askersund. They include Klockargården, a customs cottage dating from the 1780s, a soldiers’ cottage from Rude and a sauna from Tiveden. Hallen, used for exhibitions, was built in 1993.

In summer, the cottages open and a small zoo has sheep, goats, chickens, ducks and rabbits. Outdoor stages host events. The covered stage can also shelter visitors eating a packed lunch. Guided tours are available on request.

Stadsparken nature reserve adjoins the grounds. Its walking and exercise trails run through woodland and clearings, with routes of different lengths. A 1.4-kilometre loop has an accessibility-adapted geocaching route with five hidden caches.

A mini train runs between Askersund harbour and the heritage site from the Monday after Midsummer until mid-August, and on September weekends when the weather is good. Groups can book it before or after the main season. The site information gives no visit duration or admission price.