The best of Småland in gastronomy, hospitality and scenery

How about finishing your round of golf with champagne and a three-course dinner in a castle or a mansion? Spoil yourself and your friends with a golf experience beyond the ordinary among Småland mansions, gastronomy and great service.

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Gyllene Uttern

Close to Gränna, along the E4, lies the Gyllene Uttern hotel with its stunning castlelike building and panoramic view of the lake Vättern. All rooms are individually decorated and mostly with lake view. The hotel cooperates with Gränna golf club and Wiredaholm golf club and offers package deals that include a three-course dinner, champagne, accommodation in double room and green fee on one of the golf courses.

Besides golf, there are activities ranging from chocolate tasting to beauty treatments and yoga.

 

Hestraviken i SmålandHestraviken

With a wonderful view of lake Algustorpasjön and Isaberg lies Hestraviken. A Småland idyll with red timber and wooden houses, beautiful gardens and the river Nissan running through the grounds. Only three kilometers away is  Isaberg golf club with two 18-hole courses. Golf packages are available with accommodation, dining, large country breakfast and golfing in Isaberg.

Hestraviken offerings include sauna and a variety of outdoor activities. 


 

Hooks herrgård i SmålandHooks Herrgård

Only a short drive south of Jönköping lies this magnificent but intimate mansion where gastronomy is at the center - alongside the golf of course. Hooks mansion is indeed a true golfing mecca, and has two 18-hole golf courses, golf school, golf restaurant, golf shop and even whiskey golf. Here you’ll walk in the footsteps of the famous golf player Pelle Edberg, who practically grew up here. Choose from a variety of package deals and enjoy luxurious living with the golf courses just around the corner.
 

 

Hotel Mullsjö i SmålandHotel Mullsjö

Just next to the village Mullsjö lies this tranquil haven where the silence is louder than anywhere else. A place to find serenity on by swimming in the lake or the indoor pool. The golf courses nearby offer both tough challenges and cultural experiences. Sand golf club is one of the highest rated golf courses in Sweden and Ryfors golf club 18-hole course has both water and solid level differences. Golf package includes accommodation, dinner and green fees.

 


Hotel Ullinge

Hotel Ullinge is right by the lake Södra Wixens clear spring water and is surrounded by a lush piece of Småland between Eksjö and Nässjö. Package deals allow you to play on either  Eksjö-, Nässjö- or Vetlanda golf club which ensures varied golf rounds in scenic surroundings. One of these golf courses is said to be one of the most beautiful in the whole country, another one goes back to the 1800s.

Combine accommodation, dinner and golfing with other activities such as crayfish safaris and hiking. 

  

Isaberg i SmålandIsaberg Konferens & Event

At the foot of the beautiful nature reserve Isaberg, 308 meters above sea level, Isaberg conference & event offers comfortable accommodation in cottages, houses or lodges with hotel service or self-catering. The nearby Isaberg golf club offers stunning views and a range of facilities and is located a few kilometers from the hotel. If you’d like to try out more golf courses there are also package deals including 18-hole courses at Kind golf club and Värnamo golf club.

Isaberg is known for its variety of other outdoor activities such as like canoeing and visits to the nearby moose park.   
 

Toftaholms herrgård i Småland. Foto: Ewa Stackelberg
Toftaholms Herrgård

At the lake Vidösterns beach outside Värnamo you can feel the history in an authentic mansion dating from the 1800s. Combine the golfing on  Värnamo golf club or  Lagan golf club's 36-hole course with accommodation in rooms with a classic country house style and gastronomic experiences. The renowned cuisine has good mentions in the restaurant guide “White guide”.

Enjoy nature and tranquility on Toftaholms mansion by rowing in a rowing boat, visiting the relaxation area or taking a walk in the forest.