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Wanås Restaurant Hotel: Nordic Simplicity and Contemporary Elegance in a Peaceful Setting

In the southern part of Sweden, just outside the town of Knislinge, Wanås Restaurant Hotel is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, including forests, rolling hills, and farmland. Upon arrival, a sense of tranquility envelops the senses, immersing guests in the serenity of the Swedish countryside. 

The estate, home to a 15th-century castle, an organic farm, and an expansive sculpture park, has been carefully restored with a focus on natural materials. Blending Nordic design with sustainability, vintage furniture and contemporary art coexist with limestone floors, wooden details, and meter-thick stone walls. 

Eleven individually designed rooms are situated across restored 18th-century barns. All rooms feature wooden floors and combine white walls with delicate touches of terracotta and pastel colors. In tune with the hotel’s mindful approach, there is no television or coffee machine in the rooms.  

The restaurant, which is an essential part of the experience when staying here, is also open to the general public. The menu is based on organic products (at least 80% of the ingredients) from Wanås’ certified organic farm, including game, milk, beef, vegetables, berries, mushrooms, and herbs from the surrounding forest. Of course, the focus is primarily on seasonal and regional products, avoiding imported items as much as possible. 

Around the hotel, the internationally acclaimed sculpture park Wanås Konst is one of the highlights of the stay. Its permanent collection has commissioned works by renowned artists such as Jenny Holzer, William Forsythe, Yoko Ono, Marina Abramovic and Robert Wilson. 

The hotel also provides meeting and event rooms with views of the surrounding sculpture park. From exclusive board meetings to creative workshops, private parties, and weddings, Wanås Restaurant Hotel can be rented exclusively. For large groups, do not forget to inquire about “The Wanås Experience – Dining in the Wild”. This unique offering includes a stunning outdoor dining setup paired with a private tour of the sculpture park. 

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Sustainability Criteria

    • Staff is paid equally
    • Local staff work in management positions, and at least 40% are women
    • The hotel has barrier-free rooms
    • Preference is given to procurement from local businesses
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    Community
    • Landscaping is done with native and endemic plants from sustainable sources
    • Visits to the famous sculpture park are available
    • Wanås Restaurant Hotel uses non-harmful cleaning products
    • Pesticides and other harmful products are avoided
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    Conservation
    • Through a CO₂ calculation conducted in 2020 and updated in 2021, the hotel found that it sequesters more carbon dioxide than it emits—primarily thanks to the forest—making it carbon negative
    • 100% of the energy comes from hydropower, along with solar panels to heat water
    • The wood chip boiler comes from their own forest, making it locally produced
    • There is energy-saving technology in guest rooms and public areas
    • The renovation was carried out with a focus on insulation and energy efficiency
    • LED light bulbs have been installed across the property 
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    Energy
    • At least 80% of the kitchen is organic and comes from its own farm
    • Mainly seasonal and regional products are used
    • Products transported by plane are avoided as much as possible
    • Measures to minimize food waste are implemented
    • The hotel composts its own food scraps
    • The hotel was nominated in the sustainable category of Sweden’s Culinary Hotel Awards 2024
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    Food
    • The renovation of Wanås Restaurant Hotel was carried out using natural materials
    • The property is adapted to the local environment
    • Rooms are furnished with furniture made from organic materials or upcycled items
    • Reusable towels are provided in public areas
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    Materials
    • Glass bottles are used instead of plastic ones
    • Single-use plastic is eliminated across all departments
    • Hotel rooms are plastic-free (including amenity packaging)
    • Dispensers are used for toiletries instead of individual packaging
    • Products in recycled packaging are preferred
    • Waste is sorted and recycled
    • Electronic equipment is properly disposed of
    • Products are purchased in bulk
    • Old furniture is reused or sold for refurbishment
    • Staff are educated on reducing and recycling
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    Waste

Features & Activities

  • Holiday Villa, Chalet or Cabin
    Chalet or Villa
  • Culture
    Culture
  • Hotel in a Historical Building
    Historical Building
  • Hotel Close to Nature
    Nature
  • Pet Friendly Hotel
    Pet Friendly
  • Hotel offers mind, body wellness retreats
    Retreats
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26 Google Reviews
Jill Gullberg
3 months ago
The food was absolutely amazing!!! The whole place is top class. Going home with great peace of mind
David Hong
5 months ago
I want to desperately say this is 5 start but I can only give it 4. It's a lovely hotel with modern rooms, great art, great nature, and great food. Rooms are excellent. Everything is modern. Service is good. They even have towel warmers and modern showers. However they don't have AC and the biggest
Thomas Weidmo
7 months ago
A fantastically beautiful place and facility as taken from a fairy tale world. The hotel part is luxurious and comfortable. However, it was too cold and draughty for my taste. Had needed an extra blanket which was not within reach. Also needed a shoe horn with a long handle due to back problems. The restaurant

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Copenhagen is only 2 hours by car, while the beautiful city of Malmö, already in Sweden, is just 1 hour and 20 minutes away. Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city and famous for its canals, is 3 hours by car. 

Other travel options include flying to Kristianstad Österlen Airport, Ronneby Airport, Malmö Airport, or the international Copenhagen Airport, where trains connect to nearby train stations in Hässleholm (23 minutes by car) and Kristianstad (27 minutes by car).

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