941. Solbacka Läroverk

Solbacka Läroverk was a boarding school foundeed in 1901 which closed in 1973.

For the first number of decades it was for boys only but in the late 1940’s, girls were allowed to enter. It closed due failing enrollment.

Later the daily life and testimonies of abuse were revealed. The book “Ondskan” by Jan Guillou is written based on his experiences at Solbacka.

It could not have been fun to be there as a student.

Sources:

• Solbacka läroverk (Wikipedia – in Swedish language)
• Kostskoler udvikler sociale krøblinge (Dagbladet Informantion – in Danish language)
• ‘Close all boarding schools!’ (Nordstjernen)