Vintage auto lovers rejoice! Check out Sweden’s Car Cemetery
The saying “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” might be true, if you’re an enthusiasts for old classic automobiles. What may look like a common junkyard, is actually a quirky and unique haven for both car lovers and photographers, searching for a new and unique sights.
The Car Cemetery is a swampy peat bog land in Kyrkö. It was bought up by Ake Danielsson, who saw some unlikely potential in the otherwise unused bog land. Over the years, Danielsson has been collecting abandoned old vehicles, that were left by their owners in the surrounding forest and soon enough he had gathered quite a collection of all sorts of cars.
At first, Danielsson created a side-business, by selling spare parts, so the area served as a scrap yard. Later, Danielsson fashioned the cars into innovative creations, like a shredder made of auto-parts. Soon enough, the old, abandoned cars gained a sort of unique aesthetic, that attracted various tourists, photographer and journalist, who came to view the unique set-up.
The scrap yard was almost shut down by the government, due to environmental concerns of the old pieces of scrap metal, which should have been sent to the nearest recycling facility. However, with a stroke of good luck and bad weather, efforts to shut Danielsson’s bog land came to a halt. Many journalists and photographers came to the man’s defense, so he kept the car cemetery open.
While Danielsson passed away in 2000, visitors can still view the car cemetery, which is located near the Ryd village in southern Sweden. Bring your camera along and capture the unique sights of abandoned metal amidst the swampy land, before it gets shut down for good. Only time will tell, how long the cemetery will be open to the public.
Location:
Värendsgatan
(Hwy 119)
Tingsryd SV
Sweden
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Båstnäs Car Cemetery (Ivanssons Bilskrot), Årjäng Municipality, Värmland County, Sweden
- Coordinates
- 59.36183, 11.83869
- Access
- This is private land, not an official public attraction. The owners’ visitor guide says respectful visits are welcome, but confirm current permission and any guided-visit arrangements before travelling. Use the visitor parking and stay in visitor areas. Do not enter buildings, climb cars, remove parts, or disturb anything. Terrain is uneven and may be muddy or slippery; broken glass, sharp metal and snakes are reported. Wear sturdy shoes; there are no on-site facilities.
- Admission
- The owners’ visitor guide says there is no admission charge for respectful visits. The site is private and guided arrangements may change, so confirm current permission and any tour fee before travelling.
- Time needed
- Allow at least a couple of hours to explore, according to an independent visitor guide. This is an estimate, not an official time limit; terrain and pace affect the visit.
- Best season
- The site guide says spring and autumn offer clearer views before summer vegetation grows thick. The same guide warns that autumn and winter can be slippery, so check conditions and wear sturdy footwear. This is practical visitor advice, not an official seasonal schedule.
- Opening hours
- No regular public opening hours or current tour calendar are published. The site is private; arrange permission or any guided visit with the owners or Töcksfors Car Club before travelling. Do not assume it is open at all times.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-22
- Facts checked
- 2026-11-02
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