Glassblowing in the Kingdom of Crystal, lakeside cabins, Kalmar Castle and the world of Astrid Lindgren. Private journeys through the heart of southern Sweden.
Småland is the Sweden of storybooks: deep spruce forests, thousands of lakes, red cottages and stone walls built by hand across the fields.
It is also a land of makers. Glassblowers have worked here since the 18th century, and the region’s practical, inventive spirit gave the world IKEA. We arrange private time with artisans, quiet stays by the water and slow days that let the countryside do the work.
Private glassblowing sessions in Glasriket, the glassworks country between Växjö and Kalmar, home of famous names such as Kosta and Orrefors.
A design hotel filled with art glass, with a glass bar, a glass pool and the glassworks and studios just outside the door.
A private lakeside cabin in one of Sweden’s newest national parks, with rowing, swimming and evenings of complete quiet.
Kalmar Castle, one of Sweden’s finest Renaissance castles, and a guided bicycle tour of the old town and the coast.
The birthplace of IKEA and the IKEA Museum, the story of how a Småland village shaped homes around the world.
Vimmerby and the landscapes behind Pippi Longstocking and Emil, a favourite for families and lifelong readers alike.
From May to September, Småland is at its most beautiful: long light evenings, warm lakes for swimming and canoeing, and the glassworks and design studios in full swing. Midsummer in the countryside is a true Swedish experience.
Autumn brings golden forests, mushroom and lingonberry season and quiet roads. In winter, frozen lakes and candlelit glassworks make for a peaceful, cosy escape.
Every journey is private and tailor-made. These are starting points; we adjust the pace, the hotels and the experiences to you.
Day 1: Private transfer to the Kosta Boda Art Hotel. Evening in the glass bar.
Day 2: Private glassblowing session and visits to glass artists’ studios.
Day 3: Lunch by a lake and transfer home.
Day 1–2: Kalmar: the castle, the old town and a guided coastal bike tour.
Day 3–4: The Kingdom of Crystal: glassblowing and a stay at the Kosta Boda Art Hotel.
Day 5: Lake Åsnen and transfer home.
Day 1–3: Private lakeside cabin at Lake Åsnen with rowing, swimming and a private chef.
Day 4–5: Glassworks, artisans and the Kosta Boda Art Hotel.
Day 6–7: Älmhult and the IKEA Museum, or Vimmerby and Astrid Lindgren’s world.
Combine Småland with Stockholm, Skåne or Denmark for a longer journey through southern Scandinavia.
Småland is known for its glassworks in the Kingdom of Crystal, its forests and lakes, IKEA, which was founded here, and Astrid Lindgren, who was born in Vimmerby.
Yes. Several glassworks in the Kingdom of Crystal offer glassblowing, and we arrange private sessions with experienced glassblowers.
The train takes about 3.5 hours to Växjö, and there are flights to Växjö and Kalmar. We arrange private transfers from the station or airport.
From private glassblowing in the Kingdom of Crystal to a lakeside cabin at Åsnen, let us compose your perfect Småland journey, tailored entirely to you.