FEATURE
HUSQVARNA MUSEUM
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casting abilities, Husqvarna
branched into the private sec-
tor and began manufacturing
sewing machines, then bicy-
cles. Motorcycle manufactur-
ing began in the early 1900s.
Husqvarna is also known for
chainsaws, lawn mowers, and
kitchen appliances.
An hour wasn't nearly
enough time inside the
Husqvarna museum, which
carefully walks you through
their rich 300-year history. We
were greeted by the Swed-
ish army of 300 years ago—at
least that's how it looked—and
watched firsthand the power of
the water cascading down the
falls. If you are ever in Sweden
and love a little history les-
son, both of motorcycles and
manufacturing, it's well worth a
side trip. CN
These are the waterfalls that powered the mills.
(Right) 1972 500cc TT race
machine. (Middle) The very early
years of Husqvarna, rifles.
(Far right) You could be the
ultimate hipster if you were to roll
up to the whisky bar on one of
these. A 1923 Husqvarna Model
500, 1000cc side valve.
