The Edible Country
Here, local and organic food is cherished and Småland’s nature is often used to inspire local menus. Taste the flavours outdoors or at a local restaurants.
In 2019, Visit Sweden showcased the incredible nature in Sweden and Småland through the lens of it being the ‘Edible Country’. Foraging has long been a part of Swedish culture, thanks to how clean our nature is. Finding edible food in the wilderness is part of our everyday life, and we enjoy cooking outdoors too. That’s why you’ll find rustic tables in scenic locations around Sweden.
There are many places where you can book an outdoor dining experience (and all the cooking facilities you’ll need). You will forage for your own food and cook it yourself in the wilderness.
DIY. You’ll get recipe ideas and advice about which raw ingredients you’ll need to get before you head out into forests and fields. You can also book a guide for these experiences. They’ll teach you about the food available for foraging and can help you cook the food over an open fire. Having an experienced and knowledgeable chef on hand to help guarantees your food will be divine.
The Edible Country tables in Småland
There are three places known for their outstanding dining experiences in nature. You’ll find one deep in the forest surrounded by moss near the Asa Herrgård manor and Stufvenäs Gästgifveri. At each of these places, you cook your meal on-site after finding seasonal ingredients in the nearby nature. Mushrooms, berries, herbs and fish are some of the delicacies you’ll find – with any other ingredients coming from the chef’s kitchen. Book a guide, a chef, a canoe or even a horse to take you to your rustic table. Once you’re there, you can bring chefs, servers, and even sommeliers to your table in the woods for a completely unique culinary experience.
The Table at Asa Herrgård
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The Table at Stufvenäs Country Hotel
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Visit Sweden – The Edible Country
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text: ‘Stay in the midst of nature and eat like royalty’
Food experiences
In Småland we make a habit of enjoying nature as often as possible and very often combined with a meal. Food always taste better outside!
Accomodation close to nature
Stay at hotels, B&B, manors and visit countryside restaurants. Here you can enjoy the nature and eat great food at the same time.
Activities close to nature
Anyone is free to explore in our nature, but we’ve made it a bit easier for you – here are some nice tips to check out for great nature experiences.
The drinkable Country
How does Småland taste? The forest, lakes and hilly surroundings. Traditional processes meet the vision of creating new and unique tastes.
Flavours of Småland
The flavours of Småland include the traditional specialties ostkaka, isterband and lingonsylt. Here you can learn more about them!
Natural food
In Småland, green food is at the centre. Locally grown produce is preferred and you can find urban cultivations as well as farm shops on the countryside.
Småland Beverages
Typical drinks from Småland include apple must, beer from micro breweries and lingonberry squash.
The drinkable Country
How does Småland taste? The forest, lakes and hilly surroundings. Traditional processes meet the vision of creating new and unique tastes.
White Guide Cafés
During summers, you find small cosy cafés in every corner of Småland. Here, however, you find a list of the cafés recommended in White Guide 2017/2018.
White Guide Restaurants
Restaurants and cafés in Småland with an award in White Guide.
The drinkable Country
How does Småland taste? The forest, lakes and hilly surroundings. Traditional processes meet the vision of creating new and unique tastes.
Enjoy a meal in the Västervik Archipelago
Explore the unspoiled islands of Hasselö, Idö and Rågö and when hunger sets in there are many island cafés and restaurant to choose from.