The year is 1972 and Gunnar is 65 years old when he decides to recapture a childhood he never had and goes into the forest. There he dams up a stream, builds a water wheel and installs a gearbox from an old Volvo. Over the water wheel he builds a carousel and drags four garden benches that he screws to the floor. Gunnar now has his own water-powered carousel.
It's now 49 years later, but Gunnar's carousel is still out there. No water flows under the carousel anymore and the forest has moved closer.
Coordinates: 57.036130, 12.947750
In the forest outside Drängsered in the middle of nowhere you will find Gunnar's carousel and a beautiful barbecue area.
Gunnar Karlsson in Höghult was a handy jack of all trades. He was a farmer, ran a small sawmill and an ironworks and helped out in the area with craft work.
In Drängsered, drive towards Krogsered, past Hålsjön bathing area, and turn left where the sign says “Höghult”. After a few hundred metres, you will see a sign saying “Gunnars karusell” and “Parkering”. Park there and continue along the road for about 100 metres. You will then see a sign saying “Gunnars karusell 450 m”. Turn in there and follow the road to reach the carousel.
