The Swedish government has committed to promote Sweden as Europe’s new culinary destination. Moreover, they are investing 160 million kronor (around £13.3 million) in the EU-related countryside development programme, in which both food and tourism are included.
In Göteborg and West Sweden, there are already fantastic opportunities for top-quality culinary tourism.
Visit one of Göteborg’s five Michelin-starred restaurants. They are: Sjömagasinet, which is housed in a restored 18th century warehouse close to the entrance to Göteborg’s harbour, and the centrally-located Fond, 28+, Basement, and Kock & Vin. For more information, visit www.goteborg.com
Go on a culinary journey through the countryside outside of Göteborg and sample the best of locally-produced ingredients. For more information, visit www.goteborg.com
Gunnebo mansion house and gardens in Mölndal 10 minutes south of Göteborg. A unique
building from the 1700s with an organic kitchen garden supplying its own restaurant, which serves lunch. www.gunneboslott.se
Qvänum Mat och Malt, in Kvänum, near Vara (110 kilometres from Göteborg). A 19th century farm estate with simple accommodation. The restaurant is located in the newly-renovated stone house. Sample beer and Swedish snaps from their own breweries. www.qmm.se
Bjertorp Mansion House in Kvänum, a Jugend-style property from 1914. www.bjertorpslott.se
Forshem’s Inn lies at the foot of the Kinnekullen mountain renowned for its unique flora and fauna and exquisite walks (60 kilometres from Kvänum and 160 kilometres from Göteborg). Forshem’s is Sweden’s oldest inn from 1564. A Slow Food member with its own brewery. www.forshem.se
Villa Sjötrop, Lungskile – an old bathing area by the sea (130 kilometres from Forshem and 60 kilometres from Göteborg). The restaurant is housed in a charming villa from the turn of the last century. There is also accommodation on site. www.villasjotorp.se
Konditori Nordpolen in Vara, 100 kilometres north-east of Göteborg. It is a classic patisserie and bakery, which started in 1903. www.nordpolen.se
Påverås dairy in Falköping, www.paverasgardsmejeri.nu
Vänerbygdens Mat, 4 kilometres west of Lidköping and 120 kilometres north-east of Göteborg. The shop Närebo is a cooperative with small, local producers. www.nareboagro.se
Falkholt’s Inn, outside of Dals Långed 150 kilometres north of Göteborg, housed in a former school in the middle of the Dalsland forest. www.falkholt.com
Do you as a visitor want to know more about what’s on in Göteborg – go to the tourism and event guide.
Do you as a visitor want to know more about what’s on in West Sweden – go to the tourism and event guide.
