Welcome to Bergman Center

Treasure of European film culture

Treasure of European Film Culture

Located on the island of Fårö, the Bergman Center is a cultural center that focuses on the life and artistic achievements of legendary Swedish director and writer Ingmar Bergman.

Our new exhibition ”Let there be light, fun and play! – Ingmar Bergman and Fårö” will take you on a journey through Ingmar Bergman’s work and life on Fårö, right to the core of the strong bonds that evolved between the world famous director and the distinctive landscape of Fårö as well as its dwellers. It all began in 1960, when Ingmar Bergman visited Fårö for the first time scouting for location for Through a Glass Darkly. He was immediately taken by the atmosphere of the island, a moment he later would describe as ”love at first sight”.

In ”Let there be light, fun and play! – Ingmar Bergman and Fårö” it is the director himself who does the storytelling. A story about the beloved place that became his home, about the films he shot on the island, about his favourite actors and about the creative components of his filmmaking. Fårö was the location for some of his most iconic films – Persona first and foremost among them.

The film productions on Fårö involved quite a few people, both as craftsmen and as extras, and some of them you will meet in the exhibition. With objects, film clips and stills, and not least with Bergman’s own words, the story about Ingmar Bergman, the films and Fårö comes alive.

A part of the exhibition focuses on the two documentaries Ingmar Bergman made – the Fårö Documents. In these films Ingmar Bergman turns his attention to daily life on the island, to professional fishermen, smallholders and young parents.

At the far end of the exhibition, a VR film takes you straight into Ingmar Bergman’s home at Hammars on the island. Don’t miss!

Opening hours

June 1 – Aug 31
Every day 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
(June 24 and 25 closed)
April 29  – May 29 and September 1 – October 2
Thursday-Sunday 12 noon – 4 p.m.

Kafé Törst

Here you can enjoy the beautiful view of the ocean and the unique nature of Fårö while sipping a coffee or tea, together with a pastry or a fresh lunch.

The Bergman Week

The Bergman Week is an annual festival in the spirit of Bergman, with five days filled with film, discussions, drama, music and lectures, and guests like Yorgos Lanthimos, Harriet Andersson, Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, Mia Hansen-Løve, Tim Roth and many more. Bergman Week 2022 is held June 28 – July 2. Follow us on Facebook to keep posted, and read more about the festival here.

Creative Workshop

Between week 27 and week 32 the creative workshop is open for everybody young at heart, but especially children and youths.
Opening hours: 12 am – 4 pm

Price: 30 SEK/person. It is paid on site.

Contact us

Contact Bergman Center through info@bergmancenter.se.