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Swedish Culinary Traditions along the Western Coast

(Experience fresh, Scandinavian seafood, local ingredients and regional specialties)

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$4,998 USD *
(For One Person, Double Occupancy)
* Plus taxes. Tours sold on an availability basis.
7 days | 6 nights

A Chef-Guided and Inspired Tour
through Gothenburg and the Bohuslän Coast

Scandinavia has a flourishing gastronomic scene, and nowhere in the region can compare to Gothenburg, the Food Capital of Sweden. Learn the secrets of authentic Swedish cooking during your sojourn in Gothenburg and in your travels along the breathtaking West Coast. With an emphasis on extraordinarily fresh seafood, abundant local ingredients, and distinct regional specialties, your delightful culinary vacation combines hands-on cooking classes, fantastic accommodations, and excursions throughout the Archipelago. You will be welcomed into the warm, friendly culture of Sweden and its cuisine as you start your culinary exploration of the picturesque West Coast of Sweden. Over the first two days, you will stay at the unique Thorsskogs Slott Manor while exploring the Castle, picking mushrooms, and participating in a cooking class where you will prepare a traditional Swedish lunch. On the Island Tjörn, you will stay at the elegant Stenungsbaden Yacht Club and enjoy a meal prepared by a master chef. At Orust, you will join a mussel safari and spend the night on the waterfront at the pleasant Slussens Pensionat. In Gothenburg, you will enjoy a guided tour of must-visit sites such as the “fish church” with its unique architecture, sample the city’s delicacies, and spend the night in the historic, yet modern, Hotel Flora. Following a day of shopping and exploring, you will enjoy a delicious meal prepared by the culinary team at a leading Gothenburg restaurant. Leaving Sweden, you will take with you the memories of the scenic beauty of the West Coast, the lingering aromas of fabulous Swedish cuisine, and the new cooking skills that you can show off when you return home!
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VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
Please note: Tour inclusions can change depending upon seasonality and weather conditions.
6 Nights Accommodation
All Transfers & Transportation
6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Tjörn, Härön and Orust Islands
Guided City Tour of Gothenburg
Mussel Safari with Dinner
Hands-On Cooking Class with Chef Ulrika
Swedish Traditions Cooking Demo
Feskekörka (Fish Church/Market)
Gothenburg Opera & Maritime Museum
Historical Haga District Visit
While our tours are designed as soft adventure experiences, walking, climbing stairs, and in rare cases mild hiking may be required. If you have mobility issues, you should speak with one of our culinary travel specialists to determine if this tour is appropriate for your situation.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Please note: Actual itineraries are subject to change due to seasonality.
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Day 1
Arrival & Check-In at Thorskogs Manor
At Landvetter Airport your chef hosts for the week will welcome you to Sweden and transport you to Thorskogs Slott where you will spend two relaxing days in the luxury of the Thorskogs Manor House. This picturesque Castle and its spacious grounds will surround you with tasteful tranquility, while offering all the modern amenities.
Foraging for Mushrooms | Welcome Dinner
Following a tour of the Castle, you will set out on a chanterelle foraging excursion to seek out the meaty, flavorful mushroom, a perfect addition to tomorrow's lunch. As your group arrives at the lake, you will enjoy a lunch cooked over an open fireplace. Returning to the Castle after your day of exploring the beautiful estate, you are invited to a wonderful three-course dinner prepared with exquisite regional foods.
Day 2
Swedish Breakfast Buffet
Each morning, relax and enjoy breakfast as you await the day's activities. The hotel serves a delicious Swedish and International breakfast buffet, featuring a wide variety of fresh fruits, cheeses, cold meats, yogurts, breads, pastries and cooked items. Just what you'll need to energize you for the day ahead.
Hands-On Cooking Class with Lunch | Dinner at the Castle
Your breakfast will be followed by a hands-on cooking class with your chef hosts. You will learn Swedish cooking tips as you prepare a traditional Swedish lunch using local products, including the chanterelles that you found on yesterday's excursion. The afternoon is yours to discover your niche in the experiences offered on the grounds: the fireplace lounge, the sauna and outdoor hot tubs, billiards and darts in the bar, or maybe a pitch-and-putt golf course, to name a few. In the evening you will enjoy a meal prepared by the Castle chef that, combined with the elegant atmosphere, creates a truly unforgettable experience.
Day 3
Swedish Breakfast Buffet | Check-Out
Prior to checking out, you will enjoy another wonderful Swedish breakfast buffet. The hotel serves a delicious Swedish and International breakfast buffet, featuring a wide variety of fresh fruits, cheeses, cold meats, yogurts, breads, pastries and cooked items. Just what you'll need to energize you for the day ahead. Your group meets in the lobby with your hosts, and your adventure continues.
Island Tjörn | Check-In
Today, you will travel to the coast, crossing the picturesque Tjörn Bridge to the Island Tjörn. After checking into the Stenungsbaden Yacht Club with its elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere, you will have time to explore this beautiful island, taking in its historical landmarks, museums, and breathtaking views of the sea.
Härön Island | Chef's Tasting Dinner
This afternoon you will board the ferry, and you are off to Härön Island where you will meet yet another chef who will introduce you to the treasures of the archipelago. The Chef will prepare a 5-course meal for you, while telling stories, sharing techniques, and answering all your questions about Swedish food. Your deliciously fascinating day will end as you return to Stenungsbaden, falling asleep to the soothing waves of the sea.
Day 4
Swedish Breakfast Buffet
Each morning, relax and enjoy breakfast as you await the day's activities. The hotel serves a delicious Swedish and International breakfast buffet, featuring a wide variety of fresh fruits, cheeses, cold meats, yogurts, breads, pastries and cooked items. Just what you'll need to energize you for the day ahead.
Island of Orust | Mussel Safari with Dinner
Following a delicious breakfast overlooking the ocean at Stenungsbaden, you will board a fishing boat bound for the Island of Orust where the ocean's most environmentally blue mussels are produced. After harvesting these fantastic delicacies, you will enjoy a lunch of mussels cooked over an open fire, served with classic vegetables and freshly baked bread, a salty gastronomic feast that you will find hard to forget. Returning to Orust, you are invited to a wonderful dinner before settling into the Slussens Pensionat, a friendly, quaint hotel, well known for their efforts in serving local food and striving for a sustainable future.
Day 5
Swedish Breakfast Buffet | Check-Out
Prior to checking out, you will enjoy another wonderful Swedish breakfast buffet. The hotel serves a delicious Swedish and International breakfast buffet, featuring a wide variety of fresh fruits, cheeses, cold meats, yogurts, breads, pastries and cooked items. Just what you'll need to energize you for the day ahead. Your group meets in the lobby with your hosts, and your adventure continues.
City of Gothenburg | Check-In Hotel Flora | Dinner
Today you will travel to the Hotel Flora in the heart of Gothenburg. Hotel Flora, located in the trendy Fishpacking District, is surrounded by a bustling world of culinary sensations and fashionable urban boutiques. Beginning with sixteen hostel-style rooms, the hotel has grown into a premier hotel exuding a modern urban vibe while retaining much of the original historic industrial detailing: pine ceilings, exposed brick walls, and arched windows. After taking some time to explore the city, you will meet your hosts for an afternoon cocktail before walking up the Avenue to restaurant SK where Swedish culinary tradition is mixed with a close proximity to the open kitchen. You will directly experience the fragrances and flavors as you watch the culinary team prepare your exquisite dinner.
Day 6
Swedish Breakfast Buffet
Each morning, relax and enjoy breakfast as you await the day's activities. The hotel serves a delicious Swedish and International breakfast buffet, featuring a wide variety of fresh fruits, cheeses, cold meats, yogurts, breads, pastries and cooked items. Just what you'll need to energize you for the day ahead.
Historical and Cultural Tour of Gothenburg | Lunch
This morning, following a delightful Swedish breakfast, you will be treated to a tour of the city, exploring historical and cultural sites such as the Gothenburg Opera and the Maritima Museum. You will visit Feskekörka, the indoor fish market, and Da Mateo Coffee roastery where you observe the process behind the coffee you will drink. At the Market Hall, Saluhallen, you will find spices, coffee, cheese, fruit and other delicacies from all over the world, and you will walk through the popular Haga district, renowned for its picturesque wooden houses, 19th century-atmosphere and cafés. All along the way, you will have opportunities to try the extraordinary local foods of Gothenburg, possibly the world's most star-dense restaurant city, offering a delightful array from open-air cafes to gourmet restaurants. Dinner this evening will be on your own so that you have an opportunity to explore some of the delights that await in Sweden's Culinary Capital (as designated by the Swedish government).
Day 7
Swedish Breakfast Buffet | Check-Out
This morning, relax dockside and enjoy a Swedish breakfast buffet prior to check-out. Time flies when you're having so much fun, but alas…it is time to check out and depart this delicious, Edible Destination.
Transfers to the Airport & Departure
Your exciting culinary journey will end as you depart from Landvetter Airport, taking with you the wonderful memories of the beautiful seaside scenes, the warmth of Swedish hospitality, and best of all, the aromas and flavors of this wonderfully Edible Country.
Gothenburg, SwedenLilla Edet, SwedenStenungsön, SwedenTjörn, SwedenOrust, Sweden
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