Östarps gästgivaregård

Östarps Gästgivaregård (The Östarp Inn) was built for the official opening of Kulturen's Östarp in 1924. The half-timbered building is modeled after an older inn located in Arlöv.

The Inn in Arlöv as a Model

The half-timbered building is modeled after a famous inn in Arlöv, located between Lund and Malmö. It was nicknamed Kalinan or Kollinan after the cavalryman's widow, Mrs. Collin, who owned the inn during the 18th century.

Burned Down in 1952

Östarp's Gästgivaregård burned down in 1952, but was rebuilt and reopened later that same year. In 1960, the L-shaped wing between the old inn and the parking lot was added.

Coaching Stations and Inns

The traditional inns (gästgiverier) were once part of a well-organized transport and communication system consisting of coaching stations and taverns. Here, travelers could rest and change horses.