Deep within the forests of Sweden lies a haunting graveyard where lots of of classic cars have been left to rot among the many trees.
The eerie Båstnäs Automotive Cemetery has turn out to be an unlikely attraction for photographers and concrete explorers due to its rusting collection of abandoned motors slowly being reclaimed by nature.
Hidden near the Norwegian border, the positioning is plagued by decaying Volvos, Saabs and American cars dating back to the Nineteen Forties and 50s – many now covered in moss, swallowed by vegetation and sinking into the woodland floor.
The remarkable collection began many years ago when brothers Rune and Tore Ivansson used the distant forest clearing as a scrapyard for unwanted vehicles.
At its peak, 1000’s of cars passed through the positioning, with usable parts stripped and sold on while the remaining shells were simply left where they stood.
Over time, the scrapyard was abandoned and nature progressively took over – transforming the forgotten vehicles right into a striking post-apocalyptic landscape.
Today the positioning has turn out to be world famous amongst photographers, who travel from across Europe to capture the surreal sight of classic cars frozen in time beneath towering pine trees.
Some appear almost untouched other than thick blankets of moss crawling across their bonnets and roofs.
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Others have collapsed completely into the undergrowth after many years exposed to harsh Scandinavian winters.
Most of the vehicles still contain original details, from cracked steering wheels and faded dashboards to rusted chrome grilles and shattered headlights.
Despite its decaying appearance, the automotive cemetery has turn out to be an atmospheric symbol of nature reclaiming the man-made world.
The haunting woodland graveyard now offers a rare glimpse into motoring history – with each rusting vehicle telling its own silent story.
Photographer Tim Brakemeier captured the striking images while exploring the abandoned site, documenting the sweetness hidden inside the rusting wrecks.
The stunning series highlights the strange contrast between industrial decay and the peaceful Swedish wilderness surrounding it.
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