First day of culinary exploration
The Culinary Academy of Småland/Öland has entered its first day of culinary exploration as we have arrived in Jönköping in the province of Småland. Småland is one of Sweden’s larger provinces and is...
View Articletry Swedish Fika
In Sweden taking a fika (pronounced fee-ka) might be the most important part of the day. Fika is a social institution and basically means taking a break, on your own, with friends or colleagues, to...
View ArticleAstrid Lindgren’s World
Astrid Lindgren is Sweden’s most famous and influential author of childrens literature and Vimmerby puts most people in mind of her since this is the place where she was born and grew up. Vimmerby is a...
View ArticlePM & Friends
In the middle of the south of Sweden you will find Växjö, an exciting combination of idyllic small town, university town and centre of entertainment. Actually, few towns of Växjö’s size can offer a...
View ArticleKorrö Nature Reserve
If you want to combine culture, nature and food in an elegant way, Korrö Nature Reserve located on the banks of Ronneby River might be the place for you. In the early 1970s, 38 hectares was set aside...
View ArticleTry Swedish Kroppkakor
If you are interested in trying Ölands regional dish Kroppkakor, a type of potato dumpling, Ninni’s Kroppkake Cottage in Långerum might the best place. The history of Kroppkakor goes back to the 18th...
View ArticleThe Kingdom of Crystal – Målerås
Since 1742 hand-blown glass had been made in the Kingdom of Crystal. Together with the glassblowers, designers continuously stretch the possibilities of glass, and many glassblowing techniques have...
View ArticleHotel Borgholm
The 6 km long Ölandsbron (road bridge) from the city of Kalmar in south Sweden connects Öland to the Swedish mainland. Öland is a favourite holiday destination for Swedish families. Here you can expect...
View ArticleHagelstad Goat Dairy Farm
At Hagelstad Goat Dairy Farm, just outside Löttorp on north Öland, Annika and Kjell-Ewe Schrewelius have been producing goat’s milk cheese since 2006. Please take some time and watch the beautiful...
View ArticleA late midsummer party
Midsummer marks the summer solstice and the longest day of the year. And apart from Christmas, midsummer is the most important celebration in a Swede’s calendar. A midsummer never-ending lunch party...
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