Sweets from Småland
Treat yourself to Småland and Öland sweets on your trip: visit the makers and buy them fresh. Who hasn’t heard of the peppermint rock candy from Gränna or the burnt almonds from Timmernabben? And real market sweets are of course made in Mariannelund. Enjoy!
The capital of rock candy is called Gränna
Rock candy has its home in Gränna where it is made in many sizes, flavours and colours. The original is red and white with a peppermint taste. The mother of rock candy, Amalia Eriksson, has brought…
Rock candy has its home in Gränna where it is made in many sizes, flavours and colours. The original is red and white with a peppermint taste. The mother of rock candy, Amalia Eriksson, has brought on many smiles. In 1859 she was given official permission by the town administration in Gränna to: “Here in the town as a means of support, bake with her own hands coarse rye and fine breads and make so-called rock candy.” The Swedish word for rock candy is ‘polkagris’. At that time, polka was a very popular dance, and the men liked to use sweets to attract ladies to dance, and therefore the name ‘polkagris’! There are many rock candy makers in Gränna that not only sell but also offer demonstrations and allow visitors to make their own rock candy.
Sweets in Mariannelund
Mariannelunds Karamellkokeri makes traditional handmade sweets by old secret recipes. It has made different kinds of sweets, chocolate balls, lollipops and pick ‘n mix since 1929. Approximately 200…
Mariannelunds Karamellkokeri makes traditional handmade sweets by old secret recipes. It has made different kinds of sweets, chocolate balls, lollipops and pick ‘n mix since 1929. Approximately 200 tonnes of sweets are produced every year, and most are sold in markets and craft fairs in southern Sweden.
Bredsätra Karamellkokeri
Bredsätra Karamellkokeri is a cozy confectionery workshop on Öland where you can see how candies are traditionally made. Here, colorful caramel sweets are boiled and shaped by hand, just like in th…
Bredsätra Karamellkokeri is a cozy confectionery workshop on Öland where you can see how candies are traditionally made. Here, colorful caramel sweets are boiled and shaped by hand, just like in the old days. The air is filled with the sweet scent of toffee and fruity flavors as the fresh candies cool and are cut into pieces. Visitors can taste samples and buy delicious treats in beautiful bags. A perfect stop for anyone who loves traditional craftsmanship and truly tasty sweets!
A passion for chocolate in Kalmar
At Johannas Choklad, the passion is complete – Johanna has made chocolate in Kalmar since 2011 and is now found on Kaggensgatan street. The interest runs in the family all the way back to her great-grandfather who started Kalmar Karamellfabrik. Now handmade chocolate creams of the finest quality are made as well as thin wafers in seven different flavours – everything from dark chocolate with sea salt to apple crisp and cinnamon. The shop has now been extended to include a café. Another activity is chocolate tasting for groups.
Herrgårdstoppen in Strömsnäsbruk
Bring the family on an outing to Herrgårdstoppen where the well-known cream buns are made on location. In the shop you can buy the homemade snowballs and chocolate-coated marshmallows, or choose from 600 kinds of sweets and snacks.
Råsnäs konfektyrer in Timmernabben
In the middle of Timmernabben along the Mönsterås coastal road, you will find the factory and the store. Enjoy confectionery that is made according to tradition, with care and from the finest ingredients. The factory store offers several varieties to choose from!
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