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
The table where you’ll enjoy your meal at Asa Herrård is in a scenic glade reminisce of fairy tales. The floor is coral-green moss, while the pine trees form your ceiling – with each nearby stone h…
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The table where you’ll enjoy your meal at Asa Herrård is in a scenic glade reminisce of fairy tales. The floor is coral-green moss, while the pine trees form your ceiling – with each nearby stone harbouring more edible treats. To reach this fabled table, you’ll need to travel a few km from Asa Herrård through a tranquil forest along a mossy path – where the whispering trees are the loudest sounds you’ll hear. On the way, you’ll forage for seasonal herbs, nuts and mushrooms. Once you arrive, it’s time to make your feast. If you’ve booked a guide and chef, you’ll get help preparing a three-course meal over an open fire. Local crayfish are offered when they’re in season. Asa Herrgård offers high-quality accommodation and dining experiences
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The Table at Stufvenäs Country Hotel
Stufvenäs Country Hotel welcomes you to take a seat at a very special table, under the oak trees and right next to the glittering Kalmar Strait. A short distance from Stufvenäs country hotel you wi…
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Stufvenäs Country Hotel welcomes you to take a seat at a very special table, under the oak trees and right next to the glittering Kalmar Strait. A short distance from Stufvenäs country hotel you will find this table, set on a scenic and historic land. Here, right by the sea, underneath one of the most beautiful oak trees, among windswept juniper bushes and blooming sloe bushes, and with only the sky above you, you will sit down and enjoy the flavours of the county of Småland. Accompanied only by the sea breeze, the seabirds’ song and the whisper of the reed.
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Foraging for Berries and Mushrooms
Foraging in Småland. Find berries and mushrooms in …
Crayfish – a genuine Småland tradition
Fishing for crayfish and then having the opportunit…