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Design hotel and restaurant
PM & Vänner is a hotel and restaurant group in Växjö. The architect Jonas Lindvall and designer Ingegerd Råman have created an elegant, innovative and tasteful hotel. PM & Vänner serves locally sourced food in the restaurant and has been awarded for its gastronomic food several times.
Photo credit: Alexander Hall/imagebank.sweden.se

Top Swedish food experiences in Småland

Interested in traditional Swedish food, Michelin star restaurants or healthy gourmet tours in Swedish nature?
Last updated 21 March 2022

Småland has got you covered. This region in southern Sweden has a diverse food scene with great restaurants. In fact, even Björn from ABBA has opened a restaurant here! Oh, and don’t miss the beloved Swedish dessert ‘ostkaka’ originating from Småland.

Slottsholmen, Småland
ABBA-star Björn Ulvaeus' boutique hotel and restaurant Slottsholmen in Småland.
Photo: David Vall/Västervik Framåt

Slottsholmen, Västervik

Curious about what the stars of ABBA ate when touring the world? The menu at Slottsholmen is inspired by ABBA-star Björn Ulvaeus’ life and travels around the world.
Slottsholmen, Västervik
The restaurant Idö Skärgårdskorg, Småland
Idö Skärgårdskrog offers breathtaking views of Tjust archipelago in Småland.
Photo: David Wall / Regionförbundet Kalmar Län

Idö Skärgårdskrog – in the Tjust archipelago

Idö Skärgårdskrog is tucked away on the island of Idö in Tjust archipelago. The restaurant is located on a hill on this little archipelago island, and on clear days you can gaze out over miles of glittering sea while enjoying a delicious seafood lunch.
Idö Skärgårdskrog – in the Tjust archipelago
Wallby Säteri, Småland
On the shores of lake Skirö lies the idyllic estate Wallby Säteri, which serves excellent Swedish cuisine with international influences.
Photo: Björn Wennerwald/Smålands Turism

Wallby Säteri, Vetlanda

On the shores of lake Skirö lies the idyllic estate Wallby Säteri. The restaurant serves innovative Swedish cuisine, with influences from all around the world. This is the place to visit if you’re interested in experiencing Swedish food traditions.
Wallby Säteri, Vetlanda
Syltan resturant, Småland
Syltan was awarded Culture Restaurant of the year in 2018 and is located in the museum Vandalorum in Småland.
Photo: Boggi reklambyrå/Smålands turism

Syltan Vandalorum in Småland, Värnamo

Syltan was awarded Culture Restaurant of the year in 2018. It is the perfect place to experience both tasty sustainable Swedish food and Scandinavian design.
Syltan Vandalorum in Småland, Värnamo
Fine dining at PM & Vänner in Växjö, Småland
Fine dining at PM & Vänner in Växjö, Småland.
Photo: Alexander Hall / PM & Vänner

PM & Vänner, Växjö

PM & Vänner is a Michelin star restaurant and the only restaurant in Sweden with a Grand Award by Wine Spectator. However, for PM & Vänner it all boils down to their three corner stones: forest, lake and meadow.
PM & Vänner, Växjö
Traditional red cottage
Korrö is a lovely little village in Småland. The village is filled with traditional, red Swedish houses which gives you an instant feel of Bullerbyn from the Astrid Lindgren saga.
Photo: Alexander Hall/imagebank.sweden.se

Korrö Health & Gourmet Tour

Taste traditional Swedish food as you explore the idyllic 16th century village of Korrö, and the surrounding nature reserve.
Korrö Health & Gourmet Tour