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Five stunning restaurant interiors in Sweden
1. Bar Central, Stockholm
A feast for the eyes and the taste buds alike, this restaurant specialising in Central European cuisine features a striking deep green, white and red interior designed by Stockholm-based firm Uglycute. A bold zigzag-pattern adorns the ceiling and light flows in from big, arched windows. Try their schnitzel with a glass of Riesling or a pint of unpasteurised Czech beer.
2. Koka, Göteborg
At Koka, nature and its elements take central stage in both the cooking and the interior. Pay attention to the details when you sit down to enjoy their local cuisine: soft leather on the table tops, walls clad in blonde douglas fir and custom-made pine boxes for the utensils. Butter is served on rocks collected from a local beach. Delicacies like scallops with leek, ramson capers and hazelnuts have earned the restaurant a Michelin star.
Restaurant Koka, Gothenburg
Restaurant Koka in Gothenburg. A sustainable restaurant with modern Swedish gastronomy. Beautifully designed with a lot of interesting details.
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Restaurant Koka, Gothenburg
Photo: Koka
Restaurant Koka, Gothenburg
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Restaurant Koka, Gothenburg
Photo: Koka
Restaurant Koka, Gothenburg
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3. Malmö Saluhall, Malmö
It’s hard to believe that this culinary hot spot was no more than a roofless shell or an old freight depot when Wingårdh Architects were commissioned to turn it into a contemporary food hall in 2013. An extension covered in pre-rusted steel was added to the existing brick building, resulting in an exciting combination of new and old. About 15 passionate food entrepreneurs sell their products here, from hand-made sausages made in a barn without electricity to plaice from the island of Cen, hand-sorted coffee beans and Korean street food.
Food market hall
Malmö Saluhall is a popular food market hall housed in a former freight depot in the city center of Malmö. Guests will find anything from traditional Swedish food to poké bowls and freshly fried falafel here. The market hall has an interesting architectural design, combing old and new in an impressive way.
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Food market hall
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Food market hall
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Malmö Saluhall, Skåne
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Food market hall
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4. The Steam Hotel, Västerås
The 100-year-old building is 18 stories high and is located merely 15 meters from Lake Mälaren. The numbers say a lot about this hotel and restaurant – or more accurately, three restaurants, housed in a converted steam power plant. The interior design by ESS Group and Spik Studios shows the building’s past with raw brick walls and exposed piping, combined with crystal chandeliers and plush velvet sofas. Choose between The Chamberlin, a steakhouse on the ground floor, the Pan-Asian Raw Bar Voltage Lounge or go for cocktails and snacks at the 18th floor skybar Locavore.
Steam Hotel, Västerås
The Steam Hotel open in 2017 in a 18-storey and 100 year-old steam power station in Västerås. They combine luxury and relaxation with action and fun.
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Steam Hotel, Västerås
Photo: Steam Hotel
Steam Hotel, Västerås
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5. PM & Vänner, Växjö
Constantly appearing on the lists over Sweden’s top restaurants, PM & Vänner can also boast having a Michelin star. Their food is based on three cornerstones; the forest, lake and meadow, so expect to find local fish, mushrooms, root vegetables and cheeses. The adjoining bistro is more casual and less pricey, but with the same high level of cooking. Architect Jonas Lindvall designed the elegant interiors using the same three cornerstones as the kitchen: limestone from nearby Öland, blue accents, and oiled oak floors made with wood from the region.
The rooftop bar at PM & Vänner in Växjö
The rooftop bar at PM & Vänner in Växjö, Småland.
Photo: Åke E:son Lindman / PM & Vänner
The rooftop bar at PM & Vänner in Växjö
Photo: Åke E:son Lindman / PM & Vänner
Greenhouse at PM & Vänner
Photo: Alexander Hall
Breakfast at PM & Vänner in Växjö, Småland
Photo: Åke E:son Lindman / PM & Vänner
Fika break at the hotel
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Design hotel
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