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Here you’ll find the genuine glass craftmanship, unique accommodations, a magical nature, dining experiences beyond the ordinary and 20,000 sqm of shopping experience. WWW.DESTINATIONKOSTA.SE CONTENTS GLASS EXPERIENCES ACCOMMODATION KOSTA BODA GLASSWORKS 3 KOSTA BODA ART HOTEL 22 KOSTA BODA ART GALLERY 4 KOSTA LODGE 24 KOSTA GLASS CENTRE 5 KOSTA BAD & CAMPING 26 GLASS ART 6 PARKING AREAS FOR MOBILE HOME 27 GLOWING GLASRIKET 6 KOSTA BED 27 KORPABOET 27 EXPERIENCE NATURE KOSTA SAFARI PARK 7 OTHER KOSTA VILDMARKSCAMP 8 KOSTA RENTAL CENTRE & SERVICE POINT 27 GRÖNÅSEN ÄLG- & LANTDJURSPARK 9 BRUNO MATHSSON’S HOUSE OF GLASS 28 EXPERIENCE NATURE 9 KOSTA TAXI & LIMOUSINE 28 VISITOR’S TRAIN PYSEN 28 KOSTA OUTLET MARGARETHAS DOLLHOUSE 29 STORES 10 COOP SUPERMARKET 29 LÅGPRISVARUHUSET 12 TOURIST INFORMATION 29 KOSTA LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM 30 DINING EXPERIENCES EKEBERGA CHURCH 30 RONDELLEN & ICE CREAM PARLOR 10 KOSTA LIBRARY 30 KOSTA BAKERY 13 KOSTA BRUKSCAFÉ 14 EVENTS KOSTA MATMAGASIN 15 KOSTA CHRISTMAS MARKET 31 KOSTA LODGE 16 ANNUAL EVENTS 32 LINNEA ART RESTAURANT 17 BRASSERIE 1742 18 MAPS GLASS BAR 19 DESTINATION KOSTA 34 KOSTA HOT SHOP HERRING 20 KINGDOM OF CHRYSTAL 35 LILLA KÖK 21 KOSTA OUTLET 36 DON CAMILLO PIZZERIA 21

EDITOR: Karin Bernfalk PUBLISHER: Ulrica Messing PRODUCTION: Destination Kosta AB PRINT: Stibo Complete in Katrineholm PUBLISHED BY Destination Kosta, Stora vägen 75, 360 52 KOSTA CONTACT INFORMATION: 2 [email protected] www.destinationkosta.se +46 (0) 73 143 275 GLASS EXPERIENCES KOSTA BODA GLASSWORKS CONTENTS Kosta Boda and Orrefors are among the world's top brands in glass and glass art. Since 1742, the glass blowers have mastered the liquid glass mass and refined craftsmanship through generations. Enter the hut and experience glass blowing up close.

Kosta Boda is one of the world's top passion. At our glassworks we also manu- brands in glass and glass art. Technolo- facture crystal glass under the Orrefors gy and finesse have been refined in the trademark. In the light of the furnaces Stora vägen 96, Kosta heart of Småland's forests for genera- you are given the opportunity to follow PHONE: +46 (0) 478 345 00 tions. Our glass is colourful, bold, sophi- the creation of our products. From MAIL: [email protected] sticated and provocative. It dares to melting the glass mass to glass blowing, WEB: www.kostaboda.se stand out and shine. Kosta Boda is true grinding and painting. FACEBOOK: @kostaboda @orrefors Book a tour of the gallery and the glass hut via Kosta Boda Art Gallery to learn INSTAGRAM: more about glass production and glass art. @kostaboda @orrefors

3 GLASS EXPERIENCES GLASS EXPERIENCES KOSTA BODA ART GALLERY Kosta Boda Art Gallery is a stone's throw away from the glass furnaces at Kosta Glasbruk. The art gallery presents our contemporary art glass with new exhibitions from our famous designers.

Welcome to our exhibition with several speaks directly to you. of the world's leading glass artists. Kosta Boda Art Gallery was designed Never before has such a variety of glass by Bruno Mathsson in the early 50s. art been assorted in one place. The Bruno Mathsson hall has a beau- Allow yourself to be seduced by the tiful glass mosaic floor, created in various artists' different expressions Kosta, and floor-to-ceiling windows. and ways of relating to the glass. Maybe The art gallery also displays a mural you will find that one piece of art that painting by Vicke Lindstrand. Stora Vägen 96, Kosta Book a guided tour of the gallery and the glass hut to learn more about glass PHONE: +46 (0) 478 345 29 creation and glass art. MAIL: [email protected]

4 GLASS EXPERIENCES KOSTA GLASS CENTRE Book an unforgettable glass experience! Experience what it feels like to work in a glass hut, shape the glowing mass and blow the glass with your mouth. We offer several different types of creative glass experi- ences for both young and old - everyone can participate!

Glass is our passion! It´s a passion we are Kosta Glascenter is a versatile business, happy to share with you. You can find where we offer a range of activities such us in the Kosta Glasbruk area. Here we as glass experiences and training. have been running a glass craft school With us, you can experience glass in for more than 20 years, where glass different forms, try things out, get Stora Vägen 96, Kosta craftspeople from all over the Nordic answers to questions, hear stories and PHONE: +46 (0) 70 684 61 91 countries have been trained. Today, explanations about the glass. MAIL: [email protected] many of them are active as glass crafts- WEB: www.kostaglascenter.se FACEBOOK: @kostaglascenter people, glass artists and designers. INSTAGRAM: @kostaglascenter

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GLASKONST Vernissagehelg i Glasriket

The last weekend in April is the glass art week- end, “Glaskonsthelgen”. That’s when Kosta Boda glassworks inaugurates a new art glass ex- hibition at Kosta Boda Art Gallery. Discover our glass creation and follow our other activities in and outside the hut.

For more info see www.destinationkosta.se

In the middle of October, when the evenings grow dark early and the clear autumn air cools down, Kosta Boda glassworks invites you to the “Glowing Glasriket”.

For more info see www.destinationkosta.se

6 EXPERIENCE NATURE KOSTA SAFARI PARK Safari in the forests of Småland. Take the car through the park and see European bisons, fallow deer, mouflon sheep, deer and wild boars close up. Several thousand years ago, the bisons in the sun, the red deer are shy, and you lived wild in Sweden. Nowadays, the normally do not see them in daylight. wild bisons are a rare sight throughout In our park, however, you have good Europe and in Sweden they can only chances to see red deer in daylight. be seen in zoos. In our Safari Park you There is also a good chance that you’ll can see them roam freely in the forest. see our wild boars. This animal is usual- Here you can also see fallow deer, red ly shy and vigilant with poor vision, but GPS: 56.817299, 15.376886 deer and wild boars. While the fallow with good hearing and a distinct sense PHONE: +46 (0) 478 590 530 deer is a social animal and likes bathing of smell. MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.kostasafaripark.se Tickets are available at Kosta Lodge, Kosta Rental Centre, Rondellen, Jaktia Kosta, Kosta Boda Art Hotel, Lågprisvaruhuset Kosta and in the Safari Park FACEBOOK: @kostasafaripark shop. INSTAGRAM: @kosta_safaripark

7 EXPERIENCE NATURE KOSTA VILDMARKSCAMP Experience the Småland wilderness. Here you can enjoy the forest, the silence and the serenity, or discover your competitive side and challenge your colleagues and loved ones.

Kosta Vildmarkscamp is suitable for With us you also have the opportunity to both individuals and corporate guests experience nature. We have plenty of hik- and conferences. ing trails in the forest-covered country- side. Enjoy lakes and streams during a GPS: 56.79095, 15.37047 Challenge yourself and your colleagues canoe trip, fish pike or head over logs PHONE: +46 (0) 478 590 530 [email protected] in our wilderness areas. Put your brain and rocks on two wheels with our MAIL: WEB: and muscles to use in disciplines such as mountain bikes. www.kostavildmarkscamp.se axe throwing, horse shoeing and air rifle FACEBOOK: shooting. Kosta Vildmarkscamp INSTAGRAM: @kosta_vildmarkscamp

8 EXPERIENCE NATURE GRÖNÅSEN ÄLG- & LANTDJURSPARK (Moose and farm animal park) One of Sweden's largest moose parks since 1994. Home to moose, goats, pigs, hores, rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens. Visit our museum or grill a moose- sausage. In our well-stocked moose- shop you will find almost every- thing moose-related.

Grönåsen 2, Kosta GPS: 56°50’14.2”N 15°26’39.0”E PHONE: +46 (0) 478 507 70 MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.gronasen.se FACEBOOK: @gronasenalg INSTAGRAM: @gronasen

EXPERIENCE NATURE • Hiking trails Discover the tracks and the meandering roads in Småland's beautiful nature. Here we give you tips on both longer and shorter walks. WEB: http://bit.ly/KostaNaturupplevelse

• Illuminated running & exercise tracks 2.8 km of illuminated running tracks, 5 and 8 km of exercise tracks. Barrier-free illuminated run- ning track. WEB: http://bit.ly/eljusspår

• Outdoor gym In Kosta there is a newly built outdoor gym with several different possibilities for outdoor exer- cise. It is accessible from the illuminated running track. ADDRESS: Hantverksgatan 1, Kosta

• Nature & culture guides in Glasriket Certified nature and cultural guides, spe- cialised on Glasrikets unique nature and culture. Join them on a trip into the wild and discover Småland's hidden treasures. WEB: http://www.glasriketguiderna.se 9 20.000 kvm VARUMÄRKESSHOPPING Alltid bra shopping för helafamiljen

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Jaktia offers everything Here you can find books The Kosta Boda shop car- At Rondellen, you can hunters, fishermen and about most things, and a ries glass of all sorts. Here take a coffee break with outdoor enthusiasts, but large discount range with you can find the entire sandwiches, hot dogs and also dog and cat owners high quality. They also have Kosta Boda range in all lots of sweets. They also might need. a wide range of toys. its colourful splendour. have newspapers, tobacco, Discover goods of first and lottery tickets, sports bet- second choice at heavily ting opportunities agents discounted prices. and other kiosk assort- ments. Stora vägen 77 - Kosta, in Kosta Outlet Stora vägen 96 - Kosta, PHONE: +46 (0) 478 349 34 next to the glassworks area Stora vägen 77 - Kosta, MAIL: PHONE: +46 (0) 478 345 32 in Kosta Outlet [email protected] MAIL: PHONE: +46 (0) 478 486 20 FACEBOOK: [email protected] Stora vägen 77 - Kosta, MAIL: [email protected] @kostabokhandel FACEBOOK: @kostaboda in Kosta Outlet FACEBOOK: @jaktiakosta INSTAGRAM: INSTAGRAM: PHONE: +46 (0) 478 349 36 INSTAGRAM: @jaktiakosta @kosta_bokhandel @orreforskostabodabutiker FACEBOOK: Rondellen

6,000 sqm of fashion for At Porthouse you can find Fancy some ice cream? Shoes & Bags for everyone! women, men & children. several well-known brands At Rondellen there’s an We have shoes and bags of We have a wide range such as ERNST, Nicolas ice cream parlour with ice several well-known brands of sizes with 70 different Vahe, Watt & Veke, Shep- cream in all flavours. It also for the whole family at brands at outlet prices. herd Sweden, Lord Nelson offers vegan & lactose-free affordable prices. Between 30 - 70% cheaper and more. ice cream. than retail prices.

Stora vägen 77 - Kosta, in Kosta Outlet Stora vägen 77 - Kosta, PHONE: +46 (0) 709 541031 Stora vägen 77 - Kosta, in Kosta Outlet MAIL: in Kosta Outlet PHONE: +46 (0) 478 345 20 [email protected] PHONE: +46 (0) 478 508 80 MAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: Stora vägen 77 - Kosta, FACEBOOK: FACEBOOK: Kosta Fashion Porthouse Interiör in Kosta Outlet @shoesandbagssweden INSTAGRAM: INSTAGRAM: PHONE: +46 (0) 478 349 36 INSTAGRAM: @kostafashionkf @porthouseinteriorkosta FACEBOOK: Rondellen @shoesandbagskosta I våra butiker hittar ni glas, mode,inredning, leksaker, böcker, jakt & fiskeutrustning, godmat 10 och mycket, mycket mer! Alltid bra shopping för helafamiljen För öppettiderwww.kostaoutlet.se se:

Browse through 2000 sqm Kosta Outlet Home is filled Floriosa is an individual Galvin Green has estab- filled with functional sports with inspiring designs for flower shop with a large lished itself as one of the and leisure clothes from your home. Here you can assortment of both pot- major clothing brands in Didrikson, Jack Wolfskin, find first and second choice ted plants and cut flowers. the golf world. The clothes Craft and more. goods at heavily discount- We support you with flower are designed to allow you ed prices. arrangements for all occa- to have fun on the golf sions. course in both rainy, windy and cold weather.

Stora vägen 77 - Kosta , in Kosta Outlet Stora vägen 96 - Kosta, PHONE: +46 (0) 478 507 18 next to the glassworks area MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: +46 (0) 478 346 08 Stora vägen 77 - Kosta, FACEBOOK: MAIL: in Kosta Outlet @sportshopoutletkosta [email protected] PHONE: +46 (0) 478 486 11 Stora vägen 77 - Kosta, INSTAGRAM: INSTAGRAM: MAIL: [email protected] in Kosta Outlet @sportshopoutlet_kosta @orreforskostabodabutiker FACEBOOK: Floriosa PHONE: +46 (0) 478 349 33

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At Fabriksbutiken (factory Find real bargains among Browse unique glassware At Lågprisvaruhuset you shop) you will find glass Nordic design products and art glass created by can find foods such as fresh and ceramics from famous from Iittala, Rörstrand, Kosta Boda’s and Orrefors’ and dairy products, inte- glassworks and artists, e. g. Arabia and Fiskars. recognized designers in rior design, toys, clothes, Målerås glassworks, Nybro We offer a wide range of close collaboration with tools etc. All at typically glassworks, Pukeberg glass- second choice products skilled craftsmen. “Småland” low prices. works, Bergdala glassworks and outlet bargains. & Ekelund's linen weaving mill. Located at the entrance to Kosta in the former SEA-glass- works properties. Stora vägen 77 - Kosta, Stora vägen 96 - Kosta, PHONE: +46 (0) 7071903 31 in Kosta Outlet next to the glassworks MAIL: lagprisvaruhusetkosta PHONE: +46 (0) 72316 1439 Stora vägen 79 - Kosta, outside area @gmail.com FACEBOOK: Kosta Outlet PHONE: +46 (0) 478 345 29 FACEBOOK: @fabriksbutikenkosta PHONE: +46 (0) 478 504 22 MAIL: [email protected] Lågprisvaruhuset in Kosta INSTAGRAM: MAIL: INSTAGRAM: INSTAGRAM: @fabriksbutiken.kosta [email protected] @kosta_artgallery @lågprisvaruhusetikosta

WWW.KOSTAOUTLET.SE - FACEBOOK.COM/KOSTAOUTLET Stora Vägen 77 – Kosta 11 KOSTA OUTLET LÅGPRISVARUHUSET IN KOSTA At Lågprisvaruhuset you can find food, interior design, clothes, tools and much more. All at typically “Småland” low prices. ,045"

In the autumn of 2013, Sea Glassworks At Lågprisvaruhuset you can buy food, was rebuilt into Lågprisvaruhuset. household items, home furnishings, The store has expanded in several stages clothes, toys, leisure accessories, car and now offers shopping on 2000 sqm. care, garden equipment, tools, barbe- Located at the entrance to Kosta The extensive assortment caters to all cues and outdoor furniture. We con- in the former SEA-glassworks ages. stantly stock up on new and seasonal properties. PHONE: +46 (0) 707 1903 31 articles. MAIL: lagprisvaruhusetkosta @gmail.com FACEBOOK: Lågprisvaruhuset in Kosta INSTAGRAM: @lågprisvaruhusetikosta

12 DINING EXPERIENCES KOSTA BAKERY At Kosta Bakery we bake bread and pastries seven days a week. Everything is made from scratch and with real butter. For early birds, the “hatch” on the outside of the bakery opens at 7am every day.

We are passionate about genuine Come and enjoy a cup of coffee with a craftsmanship. We take no shortcuts freshly baked bun, or why not order a and don’t offer any ready-made pas- cake or something else to enjoy in the tries here. We make and bake our own calm of your own home. sourdough, and raw sourdough loaves If you have any food-related allergies, Stora vägen 77 - Kosta and baguettes. We roll our own Danish please tell our staff and we will help you in Kosta Outlet pastry and croissants. find something good. PHONE: +46 (0) 734 088 277 MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.kostaoutlet.se FACEBOOK: @kostabageriet INSTAGRAM: @kosta_bageri

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KOSTA BRUKSCAFÉ Kosta Brukscafé is a cozy little refuge with interior taken directly from the glassworks. The café is located right next to the Kosta Boda shop. Enjoy made sandwiches, salads, pies and more, all made with love.

Welcome to Kosta Brukscafé. Order a coffee latte or a cappuccino We are open all year round. Here from our baristas or choose from our you can always find somethinglarge selection of teas. tasty, regardless of the time of day. We serve filling sandwiches and lighter Kosta Brukscafé is also licensed to sell Stora vägen 96 - Kosta PHONE: +46 (0) 478 346 05 lunches such as salads, baked potatoes both wine & beer. MAIL: [email protected] and waffles. Our pastries come from WEB: www.kostaoutlet.se our local bakery. FACEBOOK: @kostabrukscafe INSTAGRAM: @kosta_brukscafe

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KOSTA MATMAGASIN We serve classic home-made food together with a well-stocked salad bar and freshly baked bread every day of the week.

We are passionate about good food We are licensed to sell both wine, beer and well-prepared home-made food. and liquor. If you want some coffee Stora vägen 77 - Kosta Our menu varies over the year, but after your meal, we offer most of the in Kosta Outlet there is always something for everyone. popular coffee drinks such as caffe PHONE: +46 (0) 478 349 35 : We serve meat, fish and vegetarian. We latte, capuccino etc. There is also the MAIL [email protected] WEB: www.kostaoutlet.se also offer a varied selection of à la carte opportunity to buy pastries from our FACEBOOK: dishes. local bakery. @matmagasinetikosta INSTAGRAM: @kosta_matmagasin

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KOSTA LODGE At Kosta Lodge, we work hard to ensure that all food served is made with local and Swedish ingredients. We are therefore proud of the

turae autem ut pr m na im fact that the dry-aged tenderloin is from Småland, that the turbot is Cu us fished in Ronneby and that the game meat comes from Kosta and the

56°49'59.0"N surrounding area. 15°24'2.5"E

In our cozy restaurant you can prepare game or Jersey patties. If the weath- your own food in an exciting way. Black er is nice, you can sit outside on our Rock is the concept that allows you as a spacious pool deck. When it gets cold Stora vägen 2 - Kosta guest to grill the food on a 460 degrees outside, we’ll light the fireplace so you PHONE: +46 (0) 478 590 530 Celsius hot lava stone. The chef also have it warm and cozy. MAIL: [email protected] recommends the popular hamburgers We are licensed to sell both wine, beer WEB: www.kostalodge.se where you yourself have the opportu- and liquor. We also have a large selec- FACEBOOK: @kostalodge nity to choose a vegetarian alternative, tion of non-alcoholic options. INSTAGRAM: @kosta_lodge

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LINNEA ART RESTAURANT Linnéa Art Restaurant - enjoy your food in an artistic environment.

The restaurant is located in Kosta Boda Some of the fantastic desserts on the Art Hotel and is designed by Ulrica menu are created in collaboration with Hydman-Vallien. Here you can enjoy the World's Best Confectioner 2017 - a generous breakfast and lunch buffet Anders Oskarsson. Also, don't miss the during the day, and for dinner you can popular Christmas buffet that is set up order from an à la carte menu inspired from late November and surrounded by the forest, the lakes and the mead- by beautiful glass art from Kosta Boda. ows. STORA VÄGEN 75 - KOSTA Phone: +46 (0) 478 348 40 MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.kostabodaarthotel.se/ linnea-art-restaurant

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BRASSERIE 1742 Brasserie 1742 - a French gastronomic experience in the forests of Småland. The restaurant Brasserie 1742 is de- From the ceiling hangs glass art signed scribed as “a jackpot in Glasriket” by the by Kjell Engman. In the restaurant, chef White Guide 2019. Innovative dishes with Karim Khouani and his team work to a French touch served in a cozy and taste- create a fantastic dining experience for ful environment. you and your company. As you step down the stairs to Brasserie The restaurant has been recognized in the 1742, you will be greeted by an atmos- Nordic edition of both GUIDE MICHELIN Stora vägen 75 - Kosta pheric setting with a crackling fire, lighted 2019 with the Plate award for quality PHONE: +46 (0) 478 348 50 : candles and an illuminated bar of glass. food and in the White Guide 2019. MAIL [email protected] WEB: www.kostabodaarthotel. se/brasserie1742 Guide MICHELIN 2019 White Guide 2019 FACEBOOK: @brasserie1742 – Nordic Countries – Nordic Countries INSTAGRAM: @brasserie1742

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GLASS BAR Glasbaren - a unique underwater environment, made of glass!

Enjoy a drink or meal from our bar The magnificent 3.5 ton cobalt blue bar menu in a unique underwater environ- is Kosta Boda Art Hotel's natural meet- ment, created out of glas by Kosta Boda ing point. designer Kjell Engman. Make sure to try the glass bar's excit- The glass art in Glasbaren builds on ing signature drink 1742, reminiscent the idea that you are below the water of the glowing glass mass, served in a surface, “under the sea”. See the fishes small glass furnace! Stora vägen 75 - Kosta that swim, the sun rays that cut through PHONE: +46 (0) 478 348 40 : the water surface and the imaginative MAIL [email protected] tables that e.g. depict dancing mer- WEB: www.kostaobodaarthotel.se/ maids. All made of glass. glasbaren

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KOSTA HOT SHOP HERRING Hot shop herring is an old tradition in Glasriket that dates back to the time when the hut was the village's gathering point.

Today, hot shop herring is a festive the community, the warmth and the meal prepared in the traditional way good food. Just like the vagabonds and with great finesse in the annealing fur- the people in the village always did. nace where the glass was placed to cool Classic hot shop herring is made down earlier in the day. The glowing with salted herring cookedwith onions glass mass in the furnace lights up the and cream. It is served with smoked Stora vägen 96 - Kosta hut with its soft glow, and if you are pork sausage, fried pork and baked po- PHONE: +46 (0) 478 50 000 lucky then you are one of those who tato with herb butter and is a typical re- MAIL: [email protected] get to try blowing glass yourself. gional dish. We are licensed to sell both WEB: www.kostahyttsill.se During a hot shop herring evening at wine, beer and liquor. The coffee comes FACEBOOK: @hyttsillkosta.se Kosta Glasbruk the guests get to enjoy with cheesecake, jam and cream. INSTAGRAM: @kosta_hyttsill

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Lilla kök We have food for everyone. Lilla kök serves hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream and more. They also have vegetarian and vegan options. A quick and good fix for everyone.

Lilla kök is located at the glassworks area and is open during peak season and at various events.

Stora vägen 96 - Kosta PHONE: +46 (0) 478 349 35 MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.kostaoutlet.se

DON CAMILLO Pizza buffet for the whole family - eat as much as you can and get free ice cream for the kids. They also serve burgers, kebabs, salads, tenderloin, deep-fried squid and schnitzel with French fries and bearnaise sauce.

Don Camillo offers catering with Spanish or Greek buffets with a Mediterranean twist. For those interested in boules, there is both an indoor and outdoor course. Come in and have a beer or a glass of wine in the pub. During the summer there is also the opportunity to enjoy live music. Stora vägen 61 - Kosta PHONE: +46 (0) 478 506 30 MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.doncamillo.se INSTAGRAM: @doncamillo.se 21 ACCOMMODATION

KOSTA BODA ART HOTEL Kosta Boda Art Hotel - colours, shapes & indulgence at the Glashotellet.

Pleasure for all the senses! Award-winning spa Enjoy the art, the food & the award-winning spa The connection to the glassworks is strong, and at the glass hotel. Kosta Boda Art Hotel is unique the glass is like a red thread running through the and decorated by Kosta Bodas well-known design of the hotel and of course the spa. Treat designers. No two rooms are alike. Here you can yourself to one of the award-winning signature find glass art for sale for a value of SEK 50 million. treatments with heated glass directly applied to the body, or swim down to the bottom of the large indoor pool and experience a glass exhibi- tion - underwater. TripAdvisor Certificate of Svenska Spahotell Excellence - Selected by Svenska Spahotell - 2016, 2017, 2018

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Restaurants Conferences, events and weddings Kosta Boda Art Hotel offers three Kosta Boda Art Hotel is an experi- restaurants: fine-dining Brasserie 1742, a enced convention hotel and offers a la carte restaurant Linnéa Art Restaurant wide range of facilities and activities. and Glasbaren with snacks from a bar From glass blowing in the hut to pentath- menu. Some of the fantastic desserts on lon in the wilderness camp or a visit to the menu in Linnéa Art Restaurant and Kosta safari park. Stora vägen 75 - Kosta Glasbaren are created in collaboration With its fantastic surroundings, the glass GPS: 56,848920° 15,394700° with the World's Best Confectioner 2017 hotel is a perfect place to organise a party, PHONE: +46 (0) 478 348 35 - Anders Oskarsson. a meeting or a wedding. MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.kostabodaarthotel.se Svenska Möten Årets Designhotell INSTAGRAM: - Selected by Svenska Möten - The guests' hotel price 2015 @kostaboda_arthotel FACEBOOK: @kostabodaarthotel

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KOSTA LODGE Kosta Lodge is located in the middle of the Småland Kingdom of Chrystal, close to Sweden's oldest glassworks. Guests come to us to experience, get a good night’s sleep and simply to feel good. Reside and get pampered in a naturally relaxing All our rooms have parquet flooring, two single environment. Most of our services are included, so beds, TV, a table and armchair, anda bathroom you and your company only need to concentrate on with shower and toilet. Family rooms with up to four enjoying your free time. Take trips to the Kingdom of beds are located in the side wing and in the main Chrystal, go for a stroll in the forest or enjoy a bike building. ride. Discover forest animals on a trip through Kosta Downstairs from the pool deck is our lovely sauna Safari Park, or enjoy the jacuzzi and sauna. Make sure with space for eight people. Unwind after a long jour- to visit the glassworks and shop at Kosta Outlet. ney, a hard day at work or an active day in nature. The Welcome to our pool area with two pools, wood-fired use of the sauna is complimentary for hotel guests. hot tubs and a jacuzzi enclosed by our outdoor dining If you are looking for a more active experience, feel area.

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free to try our shooting simulator. The apartments are modernly furnished We serve up a delicious breakfast buffet in and can be used all year round. With tran- the morning, in the dining room. During quility, greenery and own separate patios, the summer, breakfast can be enjoyed on the couple cabins are a lovely accommo- turae autem ut pr m na im our lovely veranda. The whole resort con- dation for those who want to enjoy nature, Cu us

veys comfort and relaxation. relax and take care of themselves. 56°49'59.0"N 15°24'2.5"E

If accommodation in a regular hotel room The cabin village is about 200 m from the is not for you, we can also offer you to main building, and you can walk or drive stay in a self-catering couple cabin. We are there. Parking is available behind each cabin. Stora vägen 2 - Kosta proud to present to you our cosy cabin WiFi is available in the main building of the GPS: 56.83341, 15.40073 village. Our extension by 13 pairs of cabins Lodge. PHONE: +46 (0) 478 590530 specially designed by JABO was completed MAIL: [email protected] in the summer of 2015. They are individ- Pets are allowed in some of the cottages. WEB: www.kostalodge.se ually located in scenic surroundings with All cabins are non-smoking. INSTAGRAM: @kosta_lodge two ponds and barbecues. FACEBOOK: @kostalodge

25 ACCOMMODATION KOSTA BAD & CAMPING Kosta Bad & Camping is located in the middle of Kosta. The area offers dining possibilities and a swimming pool with temperate water.

There are 80 campsites for motor- There is a swimming pool with tem- homes, caravans and tents, 50 of which perate water. Free admission for camp- have electricity. There are also eight ing guests. Adjacent to the pool are pitches and eight cabins, four of which showers, changing rooms and toilets. are self-catering. Free wifi. In the area there is a playground, a kiosk Rydvägen - Kosta and a service shop. During the summer PHONE: +46 (0) 478 505 17 there is also food & ice cream service. MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.glasriketkosta.se

KOSTA RENTAL CENTER & MINI MARKET Come as you are ... rent everything you need!

At Kosta Rental & Minilivs you will find life jackets, boats and canoes. We even everything you need for your holiday. have ready-packed backpacks! Segway, bicycles, tents, sleeping bags, Here you can also fill up gas for your sleeping bases, camping stoves, fishing caravan and barbecue. equipment,

Stora vägen 2, Kosta GPS: 56.83341, 15.40073 PHONE: +46 (0) 478 314 00 MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.kostarentalcenter.se FACEBOOK: @kostarentalcenter

26 ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION KOSTA LODGE STÄLLPLATS Kosta Lodge Ställplats is located in the middle of the Småland Kingdom of Chrystal,

urae autem ut p nat r im close to Kosta glassworks. Guests come to us Cum us to experience, get a good night’s sleep and

56°49'59.0"N simply to feel good. 15°24'2.5"E

Kosta Lodge offers 32 Close by there is a ser- pitches, all with electric- vice shop which doubles ity for both motorhomes as a rental centre. There and caravans. you can rent bicycles They provide sewageand boats with or with- Stora vägen 2 - Kosta dump, fresh water and out motor. Free WiFi. GPS: 56.83341, 15.40073 shower facilities in the Permanent barbecue PHONE: +46 (0) 478 590 530 main building. areas. MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.kostalodge.se

KOSTA BED Welcome to Kosta Beds' delightful holiday apartments in Kosta. Each apartment has KOSTA BED two rooms and a kitchen, TV & nice patio. The apartments are centrally located, close to Kosta glassworks, Kosta Lodge and Coop Konsum. Dogs are welcome!

Rydvägen 1 - Kosta TELEFON: +46 (0) 73 835 1633

KORPABOET Spend a night in the tree house with its beautiful natural surroundings, amidst forests and pastures. KORPABOET In the morning you are awakened by bird song, and in the evening you can enjoy the sunset out on the patio.

Äspet Rislycke - Kosta TELEFON: +46 (0) 478 501 58, +46 (0) 70 2430638 MAIL: [email protected] 27 OTHER BRUNO MATHSSON’S HOUSE OF GLASS BRUNO Bruno Mathsson is one of Sweden's most popular MATHSSONS furniture creators and architects. The house of glass in Kosta is a perfect example of this. The house re- GLASHUS flects the classic 1950s / 60s style and consists of five apartments, one of which is a show apartment. Guided tours can be booked via Lessebo municipality.

Holsteinsväg 28 - Kosta PHONE: +46 (0) 478 507 05, 125 00 MAIL: [email protected] HOMEPAGE: www.lessebo.se

KOSTA TAXI & LIMOUSINE Book a simple and comfortable trip with Kosta Taxi KOSTA and Limousine, for everyday or special occasions. No trip is too short or too long. We offer first-class TAXI & passenger transport in our fine cars and our limousine. LIMOUSIN

PHONE: +46 (0) 478 310 30 MAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: @kostataxi

PYSEN Folkets Hus in Kosta runs Pysen - a small train that takes you all around Kosta community in summer- time for free. You can even take a ride on Pysen in the Safari Park. Buy tickets at Rondellen inside Kosta Outlet, Kosta Boda Art Hotel, Kosta Lodge or the cash desk in the Safari Park if you want to see the wildlife.

Stora Vägen 47, Kosta PHONE: +46 (0)478 500 41 MAIL: 28 [email protected] OTHER OTHER MARGARETHAS DOLLHOUSE At Margarethas Dockskåp you can find lots of dolls, teddy bears from Steiff, thousands of mini- atures and furniture for dollhouses. There are also angels from Erzgebirge, old-fashioned toys and much more. Our doctor takes care of your "sick" dolls and teddy bears. Overnight stay in the teddy bear house. Stora vägen 66 - Kosta PHONE: +46 (0) 709 28 77 69 MAIL: margaretha@margare- thasdockskap.se HOMEPAGE: www.margarethasdockskap.se FACEBOOK: Margarethas Dockskåp INSTAGRAM: @margarethasdockskåp

COOP SUPERMARKET Here you can buy food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Coop Konsum carries products of Apo- teket (pharmacy), Posten letters & parcels, Schenker Privpak parcels, Systembolaget, ATG and Svenska spel. They also have recharge cards for mobile phones. Summer opening June July August to 21.00 every day

PHONE: +46 (0) 478 310 30 Stora vägen 49 - Kosta MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: +46 (0) 478 50018 FACEBOOK: @kostataxi FACEBOOK: @coopkosta

TOURIST INFORMATION On Kosta Outlet's lower floor you can find the Tourist Information. Here you can get more information about things to do and experience in Kosta, Glasriket and Småland.

Stora Vägen 47, Kosta Stora vägen 77 - Kosta PHONE: +46 (0)478 500 41 in Kosta Outlet MAIL: PHONE: +46 (0) 478 507 05 [email protected] MAIL: [email protected] 29 OTHER KOSTA LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM The museum is run by Ekeberga Hembygdsförening, which has a good cooperation with Kosta Glasbruk. It presents the history of the settlement and the trades of the community, now and then.

Holsteinsväg - Kosta PHONE: +46 (0) 76 019 7222 MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.hembygd.se/ekeberga

EKEBERGA CHURCH Welcome to the Ekeberga parish, located in the centre of the Kingdom of Crystal with its centuries- old glassblowing tradition. The church in Ekeberga was built after several years of preparation in 1824 - 1826 and was inaugurated in August 1826.

Ekeberga church 365 43 Kosta PHONE: +46 (0) 478 - 344 00 MAIL: lessebo-hovmantorp. [email protected] WEB: https://www.svenskakyr- kan.se/lessebo-hovmantorp/ ekeberga-kyrka

KOSTA LIBRARY Please visit their website for book tips, search the directory, manage your borrowed books, find opening hours and much more. When the library is closed, you can return your books in the book case in Folkets Hus.

Stora vägen 47, Folkets hus - Kosta PHONE: +46 (0) 478 128 12 MAIL: [email protected] WWW.DESTINATIONKOSTA.SE • SMÅLAND • SWEDEN WEB: https://bibliotek.lessebo. 30 se/web/arena/kosta OTHER Kosta Julmarknad

Come and experience our winter world - a snowy one of a kind fairytale world. Meet Santa Claus and make a wish in the wish machine. Meet exciting artists, writers and entertainers. A market full of delights such as sausages, herring and regional handicrafts. Christmas in Kosta means - warmth, community, joy, snow, Julmarknadice skating rinks and carousels.

5 milj. From mid-November juleljus to late December

WWW.DESTINATIONKOSTA.SE • SMÅLAND • SWEDEN 31 EVENTS WINTER BREAK (Sat, week 8) Several fun activities in Kosta Outlet. Paw Patrol and others are coming to to visit. Get to enjoy bouncy castles and many great offers in our restaurants and shops!

GIRLS’ NIGHT (End of March) Welcome to an evening full of goodie bags, shopping and live music. Exhibitors of all kinds, fashion shows and great offers!

EGG HUNT (Easter Eve) Come and search Easter eggs in Lågprisvaruhuset and inside Kosta Outlet.

CHILDREN’S DAY (Last April weekend) Several fun activities in Kosta Outlet. Paw Patrol and others are coming to to visit. Get to enjoy bouncy castles and many great offers in our restaurants and shops!

GLASS WEEKEND(Last April weekend) A new exciting art glass exhibition is inaugurated at Kosta Boda Art Gallery. There’ll be a glass show and, of course, world-class glassblowing action GLASKONST Vernissagehelg i Glasriket

CAR DAY(Second weekend in May) A day with a car exhibition, a motor market, Tina Thörner, good food, play area for children etc. This is the day for all car lovers!

NATIONAL DAY OF SWEDEN (June 6) Join us and celebrate our national day with many great offers, delicious pastries, fun children's activities and much more.

WHITE FRIDAY (June) White Friday Spring Season's equivalent of Black Friday with low prices and great offers, artist performances and good food. 32 EVENTS EVENTS HUNTING FAIR (End of September) Exhibitors present their products and this year's news. KOSTA Many great deals in the store.

CHILDREN’S DAY (End of October) Several fun activities in Kosta Outlet. Paw Patrol and others are coming to to visit. Get to enjoy bouncy castles and many great offers in our restaurants and shops!

GLOWING KINGDOM OF CHRYSTAL (Middle of October) When the evenings grow dark early and the clear autumn air cools down, the glass- works and the hut invite you to the “Glowing Glasriket”

AUTUMN HOLIDAYS (week 44) Several fun activities in Kosta Outlet. Paw Patrol and others are coming to to visit. Get to enjoy bouncy castles and many great offers in our restaurants and shops!

CHRISTMAS MARKET (mid-November to late December) Come and experience our winter world - a snowy one of a kind fairytale world. Meet Santa Claus and make a wish in the wish machine. Meet exciting artists, writers and entertainers. SNOW GUARANTEED!

BLACK FRIDAY (Last Friday in November) Black Friday with low prices and great offers, artist performances and good food. Go on a shopping spree and enjoy crazy cheap prices.

IDOL (mid-December) Listen to and meet the Idol finalists at Kosta Outlet. Take the chance to buy a t-shirt or a CD and have it signed by your favourite.

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29 23 DESTINATION KOSTA 11 1. Kosta Boda Glasbruk Kosta Hyttsill Kosta Boda Art Gallery Kosta Lodge Kosta Outlet Kosta Rentalcenter Kosta Boda Art Hotell Kosta Vildmarkscamp Linnea Art Restaurant Brasserie 1742 19. Kosta Safaripark Glasbaren Kosta Lågprisvaruhus Kosta Bageri Kosta Brukscafé 34 Kosta Matmagasin GLASBRUK & HYTTOR NÖJE 1. Kosta Boda Glasbruk 13. Raceland Gokart 24. Hos Oss 2. Målerås Glasbruk 14. Little Rock Lake Zipline 25. Mickes rökeri 3. Carlos R Pebaque 15. Hönsalottas luffarmuseum 26. Rugstorps lantgård 4. Orrefors park 16. James Bond museum 27. Mundekulla Retreatgård 5. Nybro Glasbruk 17. Duvemåla & Rundqvistagård 28. Sannas station 6. Pukebergs glasbruk 18. Kyrkeby bränneri 29. Atelje Vidagård 7. MickeJohans konstglas 30. Nöjeshuset Event & Gokart 8. The Glass Factory 20. Grönåsens älgpark 31. Kulturparken Småland 9. Transjö hytta 21. Glasrikets älgpark 32. Svartbäcksmåla 10. Bergdala glasbruk 22. Vidinge gård 33. Ödevata fiskecamp 11. Skrufs glasbruk 23. Grimsnäs herrgård 34. Restaurang L´instant 12. Persson & persson

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