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Southern Sweden: simple pleasures, serious flavour Secret hideaways and delicious cuisine
Sweden - Scania - Småland
100% customisable travel idea
Sweden - Scania - Småland
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High-speed train journey between Copenhagen and Malmö.
Not to be missed at lunchtime - The covered markets often set the pace of a city. This is the case with Saluhall, a former 19th-century warehouse bought by a local family and fully renovated to become the gourmet heart of the neighbourhood. Here, you can shop or enjoy an on-the-go bite - fish from the island of Ven, Korean street food, wood-fired pizzas, fresh goat’s milk yoghurt or cardamom buns with connoisseur-level coffee. It’s a great way to get started!
You’ll then settle in for the night near the train station. The hotel is housed in an impressive modern building on the waterfront, halfway between the historic city and modern Malmö - both are a pleasure to explore. Below, you’ll find the harbour and the ocean. The rooms feature an elegant, pared-back Scandinavian design and large floor-to-ceiling windows. On the rooftop, the Japanese-inspiration restaurant is a favourite with locals. This is also where the generous breakfast is served, best enjoyed on the terrace in fine weather while taking in the view.
In the evening - Your table is reserved at one of our favourite spots in Malmö.
Optional - Malmö with a private guide.
You’ll pick up your rental car and drive towards the southeast of Scania. On the way, you can stop in Ystad, a charming little port town with cobbled streets, delightful squares, sun-kissed terraces and pretty pastel-coloured half-timbered medieval houses. At the edge of the village, the Scanian countryside stretches out with its kilometres of sandy beaches and rolling landscapes.
You’ll spend the night at an accommodation deeply connected to the land - or rather, to its land. You’ll feel right at home here in the cottage-on-the-farm vibe. On the long dining room table, you’ll find a rustic bouquet and a few traditional pastries, still warm. Through the large windows, you’ll see the lush countryside all around. Delicacy lies in the details and the ever-present natural elements. The rooms in this former school building have been thoughtfully designed and furnished with the highest quality materials. In the evening, under the veranda or in the garden, guests happily enjoy a few nostalgic treats: wood-fired pizza and delicious homemade ice cream.
You’ll spend a few more hours at the accommodation and its bucolic surroundings before setting off again to quickly reach the coast and the small village of Simrishamn. Facing the Baltic, it is centred around a pleasant marina that comes alive in the warmer months, and a small town centre reminiscent of Ystad or Lund, with its half-timbered houses and other colourful homes with their flower borders. The atmosphere is peaceful; people wander from café terraces to pretty boutiques.
You’ll settle in for the night at an exceptionally refined accommodation, both in terms of the rooms and what’s on your plate - and what a setting! Nestled on a small hill overlooking the sea and surrounded by fields, the place describes itself as “a restaurant with rooms”. The establishment stands out for its meticulous décor, attention to detail and professionalism. The few rooms and suites are spread over two floors and overlook the fields or the pretty kitchen garden, with the sea in the distance. They feature a sleek design and state-of-the-art amenities, without sacrificing comfort. Breakfast is by appointment only, and for good reason: it is served at the table and showcases local produce and regional specialities. In the evening, the two restaurant tables stand out for their creativity, carefully prepared dishes, and well-balanced flavours. Please note: while the Michelin-starred restaurant is often fully booked, its annex is far from just a consolation prize. It’s a truly unique experience.
Already included - your three-course dinner in the bistro annex of your accommodation, with 100% local and seasonal cuisine.
Optional - Dinner at the two Michelin-starred restaurant, offering an experience based on seasonal cuisine rooted in Scandinavian traditions, along with local flora and fauna.
After a breakfast in the same culinary spirit as last night’s dinner - a real treat - we’ll head north, gradually leaving the coast behind to venture deeper into the Scanian countryside. - Worth seeing along the way - Kivik and its orchards. On the Scanian east coast, as you approach Kivik, apple orchards stretch for kilometres around. The small charming coastal village is also known for its delicately sweet cider. Just outside the village, the country’s first fruit farm, Kiviks Musteri (1888), welcomes visitors to its cider house (Äpplets Hus, the Apple House) and its lush gardens filled with apples and pears - more than 70 varieties showing every shade of red and green. A café is set up outdoors during fine weather, while the craft shop also serves as a grocery store where locals come to stock up on cider, juice, jams and other treats.
Not far from Knislinge, you’ll settle in for the night at a multi-purpose estate. On site: a hotel, a restaurant, a historic (private) château, a farm (one of the largest organic dairy farms in Northern Europe) and an art centre adjoining a sculpture park. That's quite a programme! All the rooms are grouped together in the same building, which also has a lovely living room. The interiors are sleek and well-kept - you’ll feel at ease straight away.
Already planned - Your dinner at the restaurant of the estate, which showcases produce from the neighbouring farm, vegetables from local growers, and harvests from the forest.
Optional - Flavours of the farm.
Not to be missed - The sculpture park of the estate. To say the least, you wouldn’t expect to find such a place in the middle of the Swedish countryside. Initiated by Marika Wachtmeister in 1987, the park features more than 70 contemporary art works - sculptures as well as visual and sound installations - created by renowned international artists such as Yoko Ono and Marina Abramovic, which are scattered throughout the beech forest surrounding the castle.
Continuing north, you’ll leave the bucolic landscapes of Skåne behind and head towards the dense forests and sparkling lakes of Småland. The roads wind through beautiful landscapes and sometimes lead to farmland or picturesque small towns, such as Holsbybrunn. You’ll spend two nights in a new, exceptional haven - family-run, with meaningful plans and a spirit of sharing. The cabins are perched in the trees. They are discreet and well-kept, with wood stoves and panoramic windows. The main building was constructed with wood damaged in the 2014 Västmanland fire; guests are warmly welcomed here on arrival and come here for their meals. And the restaurant is an integral part of the experience, both for the cosy atmosphere of the main dining room and for the homemade cuisine inspired by the forest and local produce. On sunny days, guests are happy to settle at the outdoor tables to extend their immersion in nature.
Already included - your two dinners at the refuge’s restaurant.
On the dining table, there are flowers from the garden, cheese from the farm and grandmother’s plum jam. The day begins under the best possible conditions. It can continue into the surrounding forest, by foot or by electric bike, alone or with a guide, to soak up the stories of these trees and the people who once lived there. You can also reach the calm waters of nearby Lake Vâgen. A natural haven, perfect for disconnecting and feeling free, to be explored by boat or kayak. You can extend your culinary experience by joining an outdoors cooking workshop, perhaps centred around the delicious kanelbullar, a cinnamon bun enjoyed at any time of day, often with coffee during the traditional fika.
Scheduled - In any case, we have already booked a private Nordic bath session for you in theforest. Relax, boost your blood circulation, or care for your skin: the Nordic bath offers many benefits.
Head due west to reach Göteborg. You’ll return the rental car at the airport, then take a direct flight back.
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