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GLASRIKET 2016

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL, THROUGH THE FORESTS, PAST THE LAKES AND THE MILL TOWNS.

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Here, tradition and innovation are combined with high quality and exquisite artistic content.

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THE KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL Swedish glass is a success story that started in the deep forests of Småland hundreds of years ago. For centuries skilful craftsmen have turned sand, soda and chalk to sparkling glass in the heat of the furnaces. Kosta Glasbruk was founded in 1742 and there German masters blew exquisite chandeliers inspired by Bohemian and Venetian versions. The fact that Småland became a stronghold for the art of glass had several reasons. This you can read more about on the next spread.

CONTENT 4 The Kingdom of Crystal 6 Glass and nature 10 Cutting edge teamwork 12 Retro 14 One of a kind 15 Art and Freedom

16 Outdoor adventure 21 Modern Classics 22 With a touch of colour 23 Colour and Design 25 A Passion for Design 26 Discover

During the years blossoming times have alternated with times of crisis for the glass industry. The fact that we live in ever changing times is not a secret, but our strong glass culture still stands, with both large and small glassworks and there is a strong trust in the future.

From change new ways and forms emerge and you as our visitors will meet a Kingdom of Crystal that is blossoming with artistry and imagination. Here large industries co-exist with small scale glassworks. We have a fantastic cultural treasure telling us about the success as well as hardships we have experienced and endured. All of this in the middle of the beautiful Småland nature, that harbours elements from both the mysticism of John Bauer and the idyllic Astrid Lindgren landscape.

Here the wings of history and the contemporary treasure of glass art live side by side. Welcome to discover it.

28 In the deep forest 32 Heritage and future 38 Sleep tight 40 Made by me 41 Food and fun 42 The hidden glass

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THE ORIGIN OF THE KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL It might seem a like coincidence that this this specific area in the southern part of Sweden became the home of glass, but it is not. Here you can actually find all the unique conditions that made it happen.

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Traveling through southern Sm책land you see one of our great assets: mile after mile of fir and pine. Along the ride openings in the forest reveal glittering lakes and streams, which are also plenty in the Kingdom of Crystal.

Together, trees and water gave the perfect conditions for a glass kingdom. Firewood kept the furnaces burning, hydropower ran the grinding mills and the sand from the lake floors was melted into glass.

Apart from that, there was a lot of labor

in this part of the country and from mid18th century the Swedish glassblowing industry was concentrated to the south east part of Sm책land. The beginning of what was later to become the Kingdom of Crystal was the founding of Kosta Boda in 1742. By the end of the 19th century there was as many as 77 glassworks in what we now call the Kingdom of Crystal.

In the year of 1919 the artist Simon Gate entered Orrefors and he came to revolutionize glass designing by establishing a

close cooperation between the designers and the glassblowers. A cooperation that later on laid the foundation for the enormous success of glassworks from Sm책land and its position as world leading in glass craftsmanship and excellent design.

To this day glass of absolute world class is made here in the Kingdom of Crystal and it is possible to visit larger as well as smaller glassworks, and se molten glowing mass turn into beautiful objects.

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THE GLASS AND THE ENVIRONMENT Today, environmental awareness is an important part of the Kingdom of Crystal, but there was a time when substances which we now know to be hazardous was a part of the process in making glass. Unfortunately a lot of heavy metals ended up in the surroundings of the glassworks, but today there are a number of different projects and initiatives that are aimed at cleaning up the soil around the glassworks.

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In the old days a number of heavy metals were used in the making of glass. Similar to other industrial production plants, the waste that was generated was often deposited around the glassworks. As the years passed the poisonous substances leached from the waste and was spread in nature. Today, many areas in the Kingdom of Crystal is in need of decontamination.

A joint project is now taking place between Glafo, the Glass Research Institute, the county administrative boards, the municipalities of the Kingdom of Crystal and M책ler책s Glasbruk,

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representing the glass industry. The project mission is to develop techniques that enable deposited crystal to be separated from led, arsenic and antimony and then re-used as rawmaterial for glass and then turned into new products. The metals can later be sold. Since waste is turned into a useful resource, the costs can fully or partly be covered by selling the metals and the purified glass.

During the autumn of 2015 a pre-study about a future phyto park in Boda was started. Plants will be planted with the purpose of freeing the soil from

contamination at the same time as creating an exciting and aesthetically pleasing environment. Plants as for example thrift, sunflower, brown oat and rapeseed will grow – plants especially good at purifying soil from led, arsenic and cadmium. The project is led by the municipality of Emmaboda, Linnaeus University and The Glass Factory.

contaminated soil will be bulldozed, gathered and removed for safe deposit.

The project will run during 2016 and 2017 and emanate in yet another glasswork area being cleansed.

Latest in the row of projects is the area around Pukeberg. Earlier this year the Environmental Protection Agency decided to grant 58 million Swedish crowns to the municipality of Nybro for ground sanitation. Glass waste and

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HIDDEN GEMS Past times

For the small ones

Scenic nature

LESSEBO HANDPAPPERSBRUK IN LESSEBO HANDMADE PAPER HAS BEEN PRODUCED SINCE 1693 AND VISITORS CAN SEE HOW THE BEAUTIFUL AND EXCLUSIVE PAPER IS MADE – STILL

BY HAND AND BASICALLY IN THE SAME WAY AS 300 YEARS AGO. LESSEBOPAPPER.SE

BUSPARADISET PLAY LAND BUSPARADISET IS SITUATED IN NYBRO AND OFFERS PLAYFUL EXPERIENCES OUT OF THE ORDINARY. BUSPARADISET ALSO DO TOURS WITH JUMPING CASTLES AND OTHER FUN THINGS – MAYBE THE WILL TURN UP CLOSE TO WHERE YOU ARE? VISIT THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST NEWS.

SVARTBÄCKSMÅLA SVARTBÄCKSMÅLA NATURE RESERVE IS JUST SOUTH OF NYBRO. HERE YOU FIND EXCITING NATURE CREATED BY THE INLAND ICE WHERE NICE JOGGING TRACKS TAKE VISITORS AROUND THE RESERVE.

THE HAMMER SMITHY IN ORREFORS IN 1726 LARS JOHAN SILFVERSPARRE HAD THE PREROGATIVE TO START AN IRON WORKS ON THE LANDS OF ORRANÄS MANOR. THE WORKS WAS NAMED ORREFORS AND BECAME THE FIRST INDU­­STR­Y IN THE KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL. TODAY IT IS ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S BEST PRESERVED ENVIRON­MENT­S OF ITS KIND AND WELL WORTH A VISIT. HAMMARSMEDJANIORREFORS.WORDPRESS.COM

RUGTORP’S FARM THIS IS THE HOME OF COWS, HORSES, SHEEP, DOGS AND CATS – AND A COZY CAFÉ WHERE YOU CAN HAVE COFFEE AND CAKE ONCE ALL ANIMALS HAVE BEEN PATTED. RUGSTORP.COM

DUVEMÅLA VILHELM MOBERG MADE DUVEMÅLA FAMOUS WITH HIS EPIC NOVELS ABOUT THE SWEDISH EMIGRANTS AND IT WAS THE HOME VILLAGE WHICH KRISTINA NEVER STOPPED LONGING FOR. AROUND DUVEMÅLA THERE IS A BEAUTIFUL AND OLD-FASHIONED AGRICULTURE LANDSCAPE AND HERE YOU CAN ALSO FIND RUNDQVISTAGÅRDEN – AN OLD FARM HOUSE WHICH ALSO EXHIBITS THE PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL ECONOMY. EMMABODA.SE

Adrenaline COMBAT ARCHERY TOGEBODHA COMBAT ARCHERY IN GULLASKRUV OFFERS ADRENALIN KICKS WITH ARCH AND ARROWS, WHEN THE RED TEAM FACES THE BLUE TEAM IN HIGH SPEED GAMES. AN INSTRUCTOR PARTI­ CIPATES THE WHOLE TIME AND ALL EQUIPMENT IS SUPPLIED BY THE FACILITY. AGE LIMIT 16 YEARS. HHME.SE RACELAND GOCART WITH A MAX SPEED OF 75 KM/H AND A COURSE OF 840 METRES THIS CAN BECOME A SPEEDY EXPERIENCE. THE COURSE IS SITUATED JUST OUTSIDE OF HOVMANTORP AND YOU CAN EITHER BOOK IN ADVANCE OR JUST DROP BY. ALL DRIVERS MUST BE AT LEAST 10 YEARS OLD AND 140 CM TALL. RACELAND.SE NÖJESHUSET AT NÖJESHUSET IN EMMABODA YOU CAN TRY GOCART, PAINTBALL, PISTOL SHOOTING, PENTATHLON, FOUR-WHEEL AND A LOT OF OTHER STUFF. ANYONE WITH PARTICULAR PREFERENCES CAN GET A TAILOR-­ MADE SETUP. NOJESHUSET.NU

HÄGNEN’S ICELANDIC HORSES 8 KM WEST OF NYBRO LAYS HÄGNEN, AN ALMOST 200 YEAR OLD FARM WITH 30 ICELANDIC HORSES, PONIES, CHICKENS AND GOATS. BOOK A DAY ON THE HORSE BACK OR A RIDING LESSON. HAGNENSISLANDSHASTAR.COM ÖDEVATA YOU CAN FIND EXPERIENCES ON LAND AND ON THE WATER AT ÖDEVATA FISKECAMP. APART FROM FISHING AND HIKING YOU CAN ENJOY THE SAUNA AND OUTDOOR COOKING. ODEVATA.SE

King of the forest WITH ITS OVER TWO METRES IN WITHERS AND WEIGHING 650 KILOS IT IS A MIGHTY EXPERIENCE TO STAND FACE TO FACE WITH THE KING OF THE FOREST. VISIT A MOOSE PARK FOR A CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH THIS GIANT. KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL MOOSE PARK, NYBRO GLASRIKETSALGPARK.SE GRÖNÅSEN MOOSE AND FARM ANIMAL PARK, LESSEBO GRONASEN.SE

Locally produced food HOS OSS IN THE BEAUTIFUL WORKS ENVIRONMENT IN PUKEBERG LAYS THE COZY CAFÉ HOS OSS. HERE LUNCH AND PASTRIES ARE SERVED, MADE FROM PRODUCTS PRODUCED LOCALLY. CAFEHOSOSS.SE GRIMSNÄS HERRGÅRD GRIMSNÄS HERRGÅRD IS BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED IN SKRUV. HERE CHEF SUNE MARKMANN PREPARES SMÅLAND DELICACIES FROM ECOLOGICAL PRODUCTS PRODUCED LOCALLY..

GRIMSNAS.SE MICKES VILTRÖKERI IN SÄVSJÖSTRÖM YOU FIND MICKES VILTKRÖKERI SERVING THEIR AWARD WINNING AIR DRIED AND COLD SMOKED DELICACIES IN A RESTAURANT THAT MIXES AUSTRIAN AND SMÅLAND CUISINE. MICKESVILTROKERI.SE

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THE EMIGRATION DISTRICT THROUGH FORESTS AND MEADOWS, ALONG LAKES AND STONE WALLS, PASS COTTAGES AND FIELD FENCES – BY FOOT, BIKE OR IN A CANOE. THE EMIGRATION DISTRICT TAKES VISITORS THROUGH PLACES MADE FAMOUS BY VILHELM MOBERG, PASSING THROUGH THE MUNICIPALITIES OF EMMABODA, LESSEBO AND TINGSRYD. DO THE ENTIRE TRAIL OR CHOOSE PART OF IT. UTVANDRARLEDEN.SE CYCLE ON THE RAILWAY EMBANKMENT BETWEEN NYBRO AND ÅSEDA YOU CAN CYCLE ON THE OLD RAILWAY EMBANKMENT. THE TRAIL LEADS THROUGH FORESTS AND VILLAGES AND THOSE WHO WANT TO CYCLE THE WHOLE 65 KM ROUTE GET TO EXPERIENCE A GREAT PORTION OF THE SMÅLAND CULTURE. MALERAS.NU FISHING IN THE ALSER RIVER AT STRÖMFISKE (STREAMFISHING) ALSTERÅN YOU GET THE PROPER WILDERNESS FEELING WITH ­SCENIC TROUT FISHING IN STREAMING WATER. ALSTERAN.COM

Small scale shopping ROSDALABUTIKEN IN A LOVELY WORKS ENVIRONMENT IN NORRHULT LAYS ROSDALABUTIKEN. HERE THEY SELL LIGHTING COMPANY ROSDALA GLASBRUK’S OLD PRODUCT RANGE, BUT ALSO NEWER DESIGN PRODUCTS AND DELICACIES FROM LOCAL PRODUCERS. ROSDALABUTIKEN.SE BUTIK NORREGÅRD BETWEEN RÄVEMÅLA AND EMMABODA YOU FIND THIS STORE WHICH SELLS VINTAGE, NEW AND MOST THINGS IN BETWEEN. THERE IS ALSO CLOTHES AND JEWELLERY AND DURING HIGH SEASON THOSE WHO FANCY SOMETHING SWEET CAN ENDULGE IN THE CAFÉ. BUTIKNORREGARD.SE VIDAGÅRD THIS IS A FARM SHOP, A STUDIO AND A COUNTRY CAFÉ IN ONE. HERE NICE CHILDREN’S FURNITURE PAINTED UPON ORDER CAN BE FOUND NEXT TO HANDICRAFT. THEY ALSO SELL INTERIOR DESIGN FROM WELL ESTABLISHED BRANDS. ATELJEVIDAGARD.SE

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Along a three kilometre winding forest road you will be able to experience the king of the forest and American bison at very close range. Souvenir shop and 18th century café.

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CUTTING EDGE TEAMWORK Together they have almost one hundred years of experience in working with glass – Bertil Vallien of design and Anders Nylander of ground glass.

Their cooperation starts with a piece of red chalk when they decide which parts of the sculpture should be ground and leads up to the artworks known and admired all around the world.

Bertil Vallien welcomes us to his studio and shows a sketch of a boat that has been ordered. When it is done it will be three metres long and incredibly detailed – the most advanced boat Bertil has ever made. It will take a lot of time. And one of the world’s most skilled grinders.

Bertil has worked together with Anders Nylander for almost four years. ”Here in Kosta we have the best grinders in the world and Anders is one of them. Their skilfulness has opened new doors when it comes to use ground glass as part of the sculpture and it is a privilege to work with them.”

Anders was taught in Orrefors, where he worked for 41 years before coming to Kosta in 2012. ”My main work there was with stemware decor and here in Kosta I have had the opportunity to work quite a lot with Bertil”, says Anders. ”We are a good team”, concludes Bertil. ”The only conflicts we have are about Anders being so very meticulous. But on the other hand that is a good thing, since I am so sloppy”, he admits.

Anders nods. ”That is true. Sometimes we do not fully agree on how much of the rough surface that should be ground. But at the same time Bertil knows his work and when I see them on exhibitions, in the right environment and with the right lighting, I see things which are not obvious under the fluorescent lights in the ground room. It is a privilege to have the chance to work with Bertil’s sculptures.”

We talk about ground glass and different techniques and Anders mentions a work he did in Orrefors. ”It was a chandelier which had been ordered by Saddam Hussein. We worked twelve hour shifts for almost four months. It was hard, but the result was a magnificent chandelier”, says Anders. ”Just as I said”, smiles Bertil. ”The best grinders in the world.”

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RETRO If you like retro stuff and high quality antiques you are in the right place. In the Kingdom of Crystal you cannot drive many kilometers with­­­­­­out seeing at least one homemade sign pointing towards a narrow dirt road or a red painted barn: Loppis, which is the Swedish­ word for flea market. And there is a big chance of making a bargain or two.

The quality is consistently high in the flea markets which are filled with both fun and unusual things. The gems are plenty and the search could keep you busy for days.

During the summer months the flea markets extend their opening hours, but during the rest of the year it is primarily the weekend that is the high point for the retro lovers. It is always good to call ahead and check the opening hours before heading out on a flea market tour.

Longing for peace and quiet turned into quality flea market After spending several years on Österlen, Per-Arne Johansson and Magdalena Vidal decided to move north to Småland. The peace, the forest and the low house prices were appealing and within five years they had bought four properties, all filled with furniture and things. What to do?

“A summer flea market!” Per-Arne and Magdalena laughs. A suit­ able facility was found in the old carpentry by the latest purchased house in Fagerhult, between Lessebo and Kosta. “But the stuff was so much better than what can usually be found in yard sales”, tells Magdalena.

To emphasize this, they named the flea market Loppis de Luxe.

However, already in the first year the opening hours of the summer flea market were extended and it soon turned into an all-year-around flea market. And suitably enough the century old house contained a former county store.

“The best part was meeting so many nice people, often out on a tour of the glassworks”, says Magdalena and Per-Arne, who in addition has made new friends.

Now, two years later, the flea market has turned into the company Stuff & Mind, which only deals with carefully selected objects – quality things, designed furniture or simply things with a lot of soul.

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25:ANS LOPPIS MARKNADSVÄGEN 9, ERIKSMÅLA, +46 (0)70-592 51 70

HATTERIANS PINALER SKYLT VID VÄG 25, LESSEBO, +46 (0)478-315 22

ANTIK & AUKTIONSGODSAFFÄREN KVARNEN SKUTERYDSVÄGEN 10, LINDÅS, +46 (0)70-220 83 09

INREDNINGSMIX FABRIKSGATAN 2, HOVMANTORP, +46 (0)73-076 16 01

ANTIK & DESIGN I ORREFORS KANTAVÄGEN 20, ORREFORS, +46 (0)481-303 06

JOHANS GLAS BRUKSGATAN 16, FLYGFORS, +46 (0)706-19 14 87

ANTIKT & KURIOSA SÖDRA LINDÅSGATAN 16, LINDÅS, +46 (0)471-135 40

JÄGARLOPPIS LISABOMÅLEN 163, NYBRO, +46 (0)70-766 09 26

ANNAS TING & MÖBLER BRUKSGATAN, LESSEBO, +46 (0)73-709 67 26

KULLENS ANTIK & KURIOSA ÅBYVÄGEN 17, BROAKULLA, +46 (0)471-400 08

BAKGÅRDENS NÖTT & NYTT KYRKOGATAN, EMMABODA, +46 (0)471-100 16

LEROY ÅKERHULTSVÄGEN 1, LESSEBO, +46 (0)70-559 09 00

BOHAGET, NORRAVÄGEN 13, NYBRO, +46 (0)481-140 10

LINDRA FLYEBOVÄGEN 11, 382 41 NYBRO, +46 (0)481-100 85

DANSKT 60-TAL STORGATAN 53, LESSEBO, +46 (0)478-311 03, +46 (0)70-549 92 32

LOPPIS I SKRUV KAJVÄGEN 5, SKRUV, +46 (0)70-660 24 82

EMMAUS BJÖRKÅ ÅKVARN, ÅSEDA, +46 (0)481-633 30 FOLKETS HUS AUKTIONER PARKGATAN 1, HOVMANTORP, +46 (0)478-420 45 GUNIJA ANTIKT OCH KURIOSA STORGATAN 63, LESSEBO, +46 (0)478-101 08

LOPPIS SECOND HAND STATIONSGATAN 6, ÄLGHULT, +46 (0)481-631 14 LÅNGASJÖ ANTIKT & LOPPIS BACKEGÅRDSVÄGEN 47, LÅNGASJÖ, +46 (0)471-230 08 MÖJLIGHETERNAS HUS TEGNÉRGATAN 2, EMMABODA, +46 (0)471-24 98 50

NO 55 STORGATAN 55, LESSEBO, +46 (0)478-311 03, +46 (0)70-549 92 32 NORRBYGDENS LOPPIS & ANTIKT GISLATORP 301, ORREFORS, +46 (0)70-779 00 28, +46 (0)73-670 83 41 RIA SECOND HAND BANÉRGATAN 7, NYBRO, +46 (0)481-121 00 RÄDDA BARNEN/LIONS LOPPIS LARMGATAN, LENHOVDA, +46 (0)474-470 00 RÖDA KORSET KUPAN TORGGATAN 2, ÅSEDA, +46 (0)474-120 19 RÖDA KORSET KUPAN HORNSGATAN/ST NYGATAN, NYBRO, +46 (0)481-120 24 RÖDA KORSET KUPAN STORG. 9, EMMABODA, +46 (0)471-103 44 RÖDA KORSET KUPAN STORGATAN 90, HOVMANTORP, +46 (0)478-404 92 STUFF AND MIND – ANTIKT LOPPIS ROSENOLUND, FAGERHULT, +46 (0)708-44 49 29 SABINES ANTIK & LOPPMARKNAD RASSLEBYGD 154, EMMABODA, +46 (0)70-248 29 91 TIGERSTRÖM KONST & ANTIK JÄRNVÄGSGATAN, ÅSEDA, +46 (0)70-637 74 00

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ONE OF A KIND When Micke Johansson started his own glassworks next to his home just outside of Örsjö, his objective was to pursue creativity and complete freedom. Today, he is the only one blowing double ariels, a technique demanding patience, skill – and focus.

The ariel technique was developed during the 1930s by artist Edvin Öhrström together with skilled glassblowers at Orrefors and is a further development of the graal technique. The name Ariel refers to the air spirit Ariel in the Shakespeare play The Storm and the technique means a controlled air pattern is built into the glass. This is then etched in several different steps by alternating cold and warm glass.

Micke has succeeded in doing this twice and he is the only one in the world who has managed to do so. “From beginning to end the process takes about three weeks – plus 27 years, if you consider the time it took to become skillful enough to succeed.”

“There are many steps where something can go wrong and since it is glass there is also the risk of breakage. But that is part of the charm. If it was simple, anyone could do it.”

Micke opened his glassworks, Mickejohans Konstglas, by his home close Örsjö in 2011. “After fifteen years in Orrefors and another four in Pukeberg, it felt right to do something on my own. Now my designs take about 60 percent of my time and the remaining 40 percent I work with orders from artists and companies. I want to bring the craftsmanship forward, it is important that these old techniques remain.”

On the question how he perceives the future he smiles and says: “I am doing great here and I’m enjoying life. Small glassworks are the future.”

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ART AND FREEDOM In the beautiful glassworks by Lyckeby River the internationally acclaimed masters Jan-Erik Ritzman and SvenÅke Carlsson have lodged since they left Kosta and started working on their own business. For thirty years they have here stretched the limits for what is possible to create with glass.

“We had a lot of ideas and wanted to create our own designs, that was the driving force for us”, says Jan-Erik. “After working in Kosta for a long time, I started to teach glassblowing in the United States where a lot of small studios had emerged during the 60s. When I got back to Sweden I started to think about why we did not have that here.”

While Sven-Åke was working at Kosta together with Jan-Erik they started planing their own glasswork. In 1982 they acted on it. Their vision was a “glass laboratory” where there also would be room for cooperation with guest artists and students.

“Being able to work here gives us freedom”, tells Sven-Åke.

“We blow without sketches and experiment our way forward, this is how we develop our designs and technique. Through the years we have worked with many of the icons within design and we feel we are constantly evolving”.

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Those looking for outdoor adventure can find it in the Kingdom of Crystal for sure. Nature is one of the main assets of the Kingdom of Crystal and is easily accessible no matter the location. Speed and excitement or more ­mellow experiences – there is a lot to choose from regardless of requirements.

Just north of Klavreström lays Little Rock Lake Zipline – Nothern Europe’s biggest zipline. Suspended in a wire that is connected to towers, trees and platforms you travel over the tree tops at a speed of up to 70 kilometers per hour, occasionally as high as 52 meters above ground. It is a mighty experience for both kids and adults and a perfect way to discover the forest and lake landscape of the Kingdom of Crystal.

The starting tower is 20 meters high and when you zip away the view is something out of the ordinary. There are three different courses to choose from: the black which takes about three hours, the blue-green taking around two hours and finally the one they call Kamikaze which lasts for about four hours. Two guides accompany each tour and apart from butterflies in the stomach and astonishing views, you get to hear stories about animals and nature in the area.

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From the bicycle saddle With 19 different bicycle trails the Kingdom of Crystal is perfect for a “saddle vacation”. It is smooth to travel between different sights. Deep forests, glittering lakes and tiny villages with red painted cottages gives it all a little extra flavor.

At the hostel in Målerås you can rent a bike and also collect maps as well as a picnic-basket and traditional Swedish fika. A tip is to cycle the 65 kilometer long trail on the railway embankment between Åseda and Nybro. Apart from scenic experiences this is a tour that provides you with a lot of culture and there are signs along the track where you learn about the history of the area.

By foot through fields and forests Those who prefer hiking have many beautiful trails to choose from. The variation is great, both when it comes to length and terrain.

Anyone who likes to mix the outdoors with romance will appreciate what Ödevata­ FiskeCamp has to offer. Their package Romance in the wilderness is a three ­kilometer hike which finishes with a row to a deserted island where a three course menu awaits. The food is cooked over an open fire and the night is spent in a tipi.

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Mum Emma is training for the Lidingöloppet race and is happy to find good quality running trails in the vicinity.

– And of course the shopping is very appealing, both the glass and other handicrafts that are on offer in the Kingdom of Crystal.

Emma and Patrik agree that they would rather have self-catering accommodation than stay at a hotel. It’s always nice to have separate bedrooms for the children and the adults, and a living room where the family can play and relax together. A kitchen is perfect when you need to heat up baby food in the night, or if someone is suddenly hungry.

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MODERN CLASSICS Carina Seth Andersson is known for her beautiful glass and clean designs, and maybe mainly for the gorgeous vases Pallo and Dagg. They are produced at Skrufs Glasbruk and the fact that they are made in Skruv is no coincidence.

“The knowledge can be found here, in the Kingdom of Crystal”, says Carina.

A few years ago Carina was invited to participate in the exhibition The Glass Elephant in the rock shelter at Skeppsholmen, there she made the sketches for the Pallo vase. The inspiration came from damejeannes, huge bottles which in the old days was used for brewing wine, but also can be used for cultivating micro ecosystem.

“The vases were produced for this ­pur­pose at Skrufs Glasbruk and created from fantastic molds”, tells Carina. “But after the exhibition I received more and more orders. And then some more… So I asked Kent if they wanted to take over the production. He was reluctant at first – he did not think this big vase was going

to be a success – but they still produce them, something I am very happy about.”

Carina’s vases are loved and cherished in homes all over the world. You could even say vases have become something of a trademark for her.

“I think I am interested in the simplicity of the vase, something that is meant to both endure and be enhanced by usage, but also stand alone”, says Carina.

“The organic things you put in the vase become the decoration.” Carina herself thinks it is hard to say why Pallo and Dagg have become such huge successes. “Maybe the timing was right.”

The Kingdom of Crystal means a lot to Carina. “It is partly a time during which I studied glass in Orrefors. In those days the big glassworks were the focus for us all, but a lot has happened since. In the long run I think the change will lead to positive things. Smaller but equally interesting units will appear and the same goes for the entire art industry, I think. Meanwhile it is important not to lose the knowledge which can be found here, in the Kingdom of Crystal.”

Carina is now working on new projects together with Skrufs Glasbruk. “We have a good cooperation and work together on several levels”, says Carina.

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WITH A TOUCH OF COLOUR Calling the last years a success is not an exaggeration. Nybro Glasbruk has found a new style and a new expression and their airbrush painted glass has become something of a trademark. The success-factor is spelled Everyday life.

It is busy times at Nybro Glasbruk. Glass is painted and packed in order to be sent to customers around Sweden and the rest of the world. Last years success with series such as Crystal Ink and Memento Mori has made a new target group find their way to their products. It is the younger customers, which previously constituted a small part of the customer base, who have increased.

If you want to know the reason for the success, it is the fact that everyday life is the benchmark when developing new products. At least if you ask the people at Nybro Glasbruk. ”Our glass is made to be used”, says Johan Lindgren. ”We want to show that the glass you put on your breakfast table can be both beautiful and functional – and hand painted.

Everyday life is always our focus, a beautiful everyday life.”

Furthermore, the airbrush technique has enabled glass painter Anders Lindblom, together with his colleagues, to create a style unique for Nybro Glasbruk. ”All our glass is hand painted”, says Anders. ”We only work with organic paint, which means they are lead free. That feels good for us who paint, as well for our customers.”

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COLOUR AND DESIGN In Pukeberg, in the outskirts of Nybro, lays one of the best preserved works environments in the country and this place has become a meeting point for art, handicraft and design.

In the glassworks there is no longer any large-scale production, but in front of the furnaces activity is still high. One of the reasons for this is the fact that the National School of Glass is situated here in Pukeberg.

Pukebergs Glasbruk was founded in 1871 and is known for their colourful glass. During summer small scale series are produced and sold in the shop, next the glassworks.

Glassblower and designer Gunne Brandstedt work in the here. He has more than 50 years experience of the handicraft and has worked in Pukeberg for 20 years.

“Together we experiment quite a lot with colour and shape”, says Mathias Ripheden, who is the owner of the glass shop and runs the glassworks during summer. When school day is over and evening falls, activity continues in the glassworks, but now with traditional Småland food and entertainment from glassblowers and musicians. Apart from hyttsill there is a lot of concerts with both local and national guests on stage.

The National School of Glass offer education on upper secondary level, as well as adult education and vocational education. It attracts pupils from the different Nordic countries and part of the education is held in the glassworks of Pukebergs Glasbruk, where visitors can see the student experiment and refine their handicraft in front of the furnaces.

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THE GLOWING KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL Fredrik Nielsen runs the glass studio The Garage in Stockholm and has a studio in the old mill office in Boda. He comes here to be able to work and pay full attention to his art, without being disturbed.

“We live in a time when anything is possible. But glass blowing is so deeply rooted in years and hours of drudging. It is blood, sweat and tears and this is what I love about it. Art has to take time.”

Boda and the glassworks in The Glass Factory, which Fredrik led during 2013, play a great part in his artistry. “Christopher Ramsey invited me. It was 2009 and Boda was like an oasis. A lot has happened in the Kingdom of Crystal since then, and I think the art has taken a step forward.

It is blossoming and there is a feeling of a fresh start.”

For Peter Hermansson the road to glass went via graffiti, painting, music and a life crisis. Ten years have now passed since he for the first time stepped into a glasswork, the creative pieces fell into place and he fell in love with the glass.

“I was struck by how the Kingdom of Crystal was like a sub-culture. You have industrial structures with great craftsmanship, but also the artistic expression. I instantly realized that art glass was going to be a way forward for the Kingdom of Crystal.”

Peter has his studio in the old mill office opposite The Glass Factory.

“I am not romanticizing the material or the history, but see the potential in what is here in the Kingdom of Crystal today. I also see an increasing interest for the handicraft and for the art from this specific area. We melt sand into glass and shape it with our hands. It is for real.”

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A PASSION FOR GLASS The Glass Factory is steaming with life and activity while Maja Heuer, head of the museum, is preparing for a new intense season. 2016 contains, among many things, a glass auction, several exhibitions and guest artists. Apart from the permanent exhibitions, that is.

“During 2016 we offer our broadest program ever”, says Maja. “We put extra effort on the events, we have refurbished the shop and widened the assortment.

We also have several exciting collaborations with internationally acclaimed artist, like Teresa Almaida from Portugal. Furthermore, we focus a lot on our own productions together with artists like Fredrik Nielsen and Åsa Jungnelius.”

The Glass Factory is an interactive and experience-based museum known for their experimental collaborations where they fuse arts and crafts, music and film. The impact has been massive and one of their many partners is the Louvre in Paris.

The glassworks is the heart of the museum and apart from producing their own products, visitors can see glass shows where the limits of what is possible to do with hot glass mass is constantly being challenged.

OTHER GLASS MUSEUMS TO VISIT: KOSTA BODA ART GALLERY KOSTA MÅLERÅS GLASBRUK EXHIBITION HALL MÅLERÅS JOHANSFORS GALLERY BROAKULLA VIDA MUSEUM HALLTORP, ÖLAND SMÅLANDS MUSEUM – THE SWEDISH GLASS MUSEUM VÄXJÖ

GLASS AT THE CASTLE AT KALMAR CASTLE THE EXHIBITION 10 WAYS WITH SWEDISH GLASS IS BEING SHOWN UNTIL THE 30TH OF OCTOBER. IT IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN KALMAR CASTLE AND THE GLASS FACTORY AND AMONG THE PARTICIPATING ARTISTS YOU FIND BERTIL VALLIEN, FREDRIK NIELSEN, LUDVIG LÖFGREN AND PETER HERMANSSON.

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IN THE DEEP FOREST People talk about the magic in the forests of Småland and the environment around the small mill town of Målerås is no exception.

The area has a special kind of nature.

Majestic pine and fur together with moss covered rocks create a mystical yet inviting air. This is where artists Mats Jonasson and Ludvig Löfgren collect inspiration for their detailed glass objects.

For Mats Jonasson the landscape around Målerås has had great impact on his design and his sharp sense of details and love for the nature has made his glass art famous around the world. ”Nature here speaks to me, it is not smooth and pleasing but beautiful in its moroseness. There is also something mystical over the landscape and a lot of inspiration comes to me when I am out hiking in the forest.”

The modern history of Målerås Glasbruk is characterised by the popular animal reliefs in crystal and has over the years become something of a trademark for Mats Jonasson. ”It is exciting to try to capture the animals – or their soul, if you like – with the glass.”

During the last years the handmade, sparkling crystal has been combined with hand moulded iron from the ironworks at Målerås Glasbruk. The rustic iron becomes a dramatic contrast to the transparancy of the crystal and in the exhibition hall at the glassworks selected animals and mystical creatures are shown.

All with the unique combination of iron and crystal.

Animals and nature is also something which inspires Ludvig Löfgren, who is tied to Målerås since 2013. In the series Into the woods he lets nature move into our homes and among the different objects there are hand moulded fir cones and mushrooms, as well as animals in all shapes and sizes. In previous collections imaginative monkeys, colourful peacocks and eagles have emerged from the glass mass and given our homes a touch of wildlife.

Ludvig likes to create animals with humanlike features. ”I find it interesting to reflect around animals as symbols. An owl give certain analogies, while a snake make us think about other things.”

Both Ludvig Löfgren and Mats Jonasson are ture ambassadors for the Swedish glass and the creativity which takes place in the glassworks.

It is not hard to see that the landscape of Småland and the love of the glass in a very substantial way affects what is created in the furnaces by the designers. The magical and the mystical meet and shape and create something unique for the glass from Målerås.

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HERITAGE AND FUTURE IN BERGDALA The pace is high at the Bergdala glassworks, which since a year back is owned and run by Roger Johansson. For Ida Olai and Helén Tapper, the designers who are now tied to Bergdala, the future is an open horizon.

“What´s happening here in Bergdala is inspiring”, says Ida. “There is such a strong love for glass and a terrific optimism. Roger has really lifted the glassworks and shown that you can always find new ways forward.”

During this last year Roger has proved that glass from Bergdala, with flagship Blå kant, is both cherished and ­purchased and he agrees that he administers something very unique.

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“Here in Bergdala there is a fantastic works environment. It is the last of the wooden glassworks from the old days which still stands and I look forward to show that, as well as the glass of Ida’s and Helén’s. In 2016 are sole focus is on design.”

“I love to work widely and find products that correspond to the company and its feeling”, says Helén Tapper. “During

2016 I will introduce a new tableware series, but also a line of unique and personal glass objects.”

Ida Olai’s series Norrsken, Northern light, will expand and she will also present a series of art glass. “The Kingdom of Crystal has such fantastic craftsmen and being able to work here is wonderful.”

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SLEEP TIGHT! Stay overnight in a glass hotel, high above ground, with your own kitchen or at the best B&B in the country. Here you can wake up to magnificent views, with nature and adventure just outside the door.

Kosta Boda Art Hotel At Kosta Boda Art Hotel the greatest designers of Kosta Boda have been in charge of decorating and in each room there is glass art as a reminder of where we are at, steps away from one of Sweden’s oldest glassworks. Apart from glass and an exciting environment visitors can enjoy delicious food at restaurant Linnéa or get acquainted with the great range of treatments at the hotel’s spa and relax facility.

Kosta Lodge Situated by the dam in Kosta lays Kosta Lodge, which offers 26 fully equipped apartments, each with their own patio.

The apartments are 35 square meters with six beds in each ­apartment. Kosta Lodge is an ideal option for those who wish to tend for themselves while staying close to activities and adventure. By summer two new pools will offer play and coolness under the summer sun.

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This divine B&B has been awarded Sweden’s best and here visitors stay in a rural and scenic environment close to outdoor adventure and sights, as for example Vilhelm Moberg’s emigrant district. The main building is from the 1850, but the farm goes all the way back to the 16th century. The mansion offers comfortable accommodation in personally decorated rooms. Magasinet, the beautiful red log house from the 19th century, provides a nice living area and a fully equipped kitchen with the possibility to cook your own food.

Little Rock Sky Camp Here you sleep on high ground – 15 meters up in the air. The room, situated at the top of a tower, has two beds, a toilet and a washbasin. The view is breathtaking, with deep forest and glittering lakes as far as the eye can see. This is probably one of Sweden’s most unusual sleeping experiences, but also the coolest. Watching the sun set over the pines is truly magical.

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EXPERIENCE KOSTA – THE HEART OF THE KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL Kosta glassworks is Sweden’s oldest still operating glassworks since 1742.

We welcome you into the warmth to witness a genuine Swedish handicraft.

Kosta today offers also much more. It has unique accommodations, a magical nature, culinary experiences and in addition 20,000 sqm shopping.

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MADE BY ME There is only one thing more fun than watching and that is doing it yourself. At several glassworks around the Kingdom of Crystal you can try glassblowing. It is tricky and sweaty, but very fun.

At the Glass Factory activities aimed at children are focus and tutored by skillful glassblowers and young visitors get to blow their own bowl. It is also possible to try glass molding and painting or engraving a glass object.

Both Målerås and Kosta Glasscenter have popular DIY activities where children and adults can try glassblowing together with a glassblower. During approximately 20 minutes you can try to blow and handle warm glass mass and when your bowl or ball has cooled down you can bring it home – a fun memory from the Kingdom of Crystal.

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EVENING FUN AT THE GLASSWORKS Hyttsill is one of our most loved traditions and apart from proper Småland food a night with hyttsill contains both glass and music.

Today’s hyttsill carries on the tradition to at the end of the day gather around the furnaces to get warm and eat. Back in the days, both those working at the glassworks as well as people passing by took the opportunity to eat and enjoy storytelling and music.

These days the hyttsill is a loved feature on the glass tours and something which should be experienced by anyone who wants to see the real Kingdom of Glass. The menu is practically unchanged since the old days and just like then sturdy Småland food is served: pickled herring, pork that has been fried crisp, isterband (smoked pork sausage) and baked potatoes. And the meal is, of course, finished with ostkaka (the Småland variation of cheese cake, quite different in taste from the common ordinary one) As in the old days the entertainment is an important part of the hyttsill and besides music there are glass shows in front of the furnaces.

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THE HIDDEN GLASS The first decades of the 20th century meant new possibilities for the production of glass after new methods reached Sweden from the continent. It was mainly the flat glass production that saw a boom and this was also noticeable in the Kingdom of Crystal where certain glassworks started to specialise on this kind of glass.

Today flat glass is not the first thing that comes to mind when you talk about the Kingdom of Glass, but together with industrial glass it still constitutes a large and important part of the glass production in the Kingdom of Crystal.

In 1919 the foundry proprietor Ernst Johansson founded Emmaboda Fönster­ glasbruk, the window glass factory in Emmaboda. Here glass was blown in cylinder shape, cut lengthwise and flattened to rectangles and then turned into window glass. In 1934 the mechanical production of flat glass started and the company changed its name to Emmaboda Glasverk. Today the company is a part of Saint-Gobain, one of the largest companies in the world, but never the less their feet are firmly set in the soil of the Kingdom of Crystal.

Part of the Kingdom of Crystal ”The fact that we are a part of the Kingdom of Crystal is more and more notice­ able”, says Mikael Harmander Salleke, marketing coordinator at Emmaboda Glas Saint-Gobain. ”With our new brand Emmaboda Home our glass has become a detail which gives the home all the different nuances that comes with glass – light, colour, pattern, depth and reflections – which in turn contributes to the feeling of being a part of the tradition in the area.”

The company Glasteknik i Emmaboda AB is also located in Emmaboda and they work with lighting glass, furniture and decorating glass, as well as industrial glass.

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”Now and then we cooperate with the glass artists around the Kingdom of Crystal and it is always exciting to work with them”, tells Joakim Hultqvist who is CEO at Glasteknik. ”We have, for example, worked with Kjell Engman, Ulrika and Bertil Vallien and Lise-Lotte Henriksen and it is fun to see their art take shape. We help them with things like piercing, bending, fusing or blasting.”

Glasteknik i Emmaboda is a family business which was founded in 1988, but the foundations for the company was set shortly after the Second World War when Joakim’s grandfather together with his brother started a glass business in Kolsbygd outside of Nybro. ”Apart from artist collaborations we don’t have very much contact with the glassworks in the area, but more so with other companies in the neighbourhood working with flat glass”, says Joakim. ”It is a great advantage to have them close and we are all a part of the Kingdom of Crystal.”

About 50 kilometres from Emmaboda lays Lenhovda where Inwido, one of Europe’s biggest manufacturers of windows and doors, is located. The foundation for what was later to become Inwido was laid in 1924 when Lenhovda Snickerifabrik was founded. In the beginning production was focused on building trade joinery, but in the mid 50s they specialised in wooden windows and during the 60s they became first i Sweden to offer painted and ready-glassed windows. At the same time they changed name to Elitfönster.

”In order to supply the window production with isolation glass we built our own glass factory here i 1979”, tells Anders Lundh who is manager at the glass department. ”Today the glass factory has 73 employers and we use 1,2 million square meters of flat glass each year.”

Love of history Even though Inwido does not work with the glassworks in the Kingdom of Crystal, there is a lot of glassworks history on the company’s premises. ”There used to be a glassworks here and that is why part of the factory is called ’hyttan’, which is the Swedish word for ’glassworks’”, says Patrik Larsson at Inwido. ”The glassworks was closed in 1963 and according to what I have been told, they made medicine glass and things like that. We also have a steam engine which used to drive the ground machines ­ in Kosta Boda. It was moved here in the 60s with the purpose of running the generator which delivered electricity to the sawmill next to the glassworks. It was up and running until 1976 and I remember how the steam whistle sounded over the village at lunch time”, smiles Patrik. ”The steam engine is still here, but unfortunately there is no steam running it. In order for it not to rust I go and turn the levers now and then. It is fun to have it here, it is a historical piece from the Kingdom of Crystal”, he concludes.

MORE TO DO

There is a lot of things to discover while in the Kingdom of Crystal. Cozy cafés, exciting activities and museums which awakens curiosity.

First aid for teddy bears

Rule Britannia

Dolls, teddy bears and dollhouses with miniature furniture – at Margarethas Dockskåp in Kosta you find most things.

At the doll and teddy hospital beloved toy friends can be cured from illnesses like loose heads or lost arms. On July 17th it is Teddy picnic and on October 23rd there is a Teddy fair, both in Kosta. margarethasdockskap.se

Afternoon tea with cucumber sandwiches or a traditional British lunch – at The Tea Room Allebäck outside of Örsjö it is like stepping into a miniature England. There is a warm and cozy atmosphere with vintage furniture and on the radio they are playing music from the 40s. It is easy to forget the world outside the window. thetearoomalleback.hemsida24.se

Shaken, not stirred A gondola from Casino Royale, a snow scooter from Die Another Day and a motorcycle from Tomorrow Never Dies – at the James Bond 007 Museum in Nybro there are numerous objects from the films about the world’s most loved secret agent. Gunnar Schäfer is the man whose burning interest made the foundation of this museum, which is the first of its kind.

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Recycle glass Just outside of Åseda lays Hauges Hantverksglas. The production is small scale and all glass is recycled, which means less environmental impact. In the glassworks visitors can see the production up close and they can also purchase objects from the assortment range. glasweb.se/hauge

Framed

Choco charm

400 artists and more than 3000 paintings. At Emmaboda Konst they have one of the largest selections in Sweden where graphic too is well represented.

Walking through the rooms visitors get a good idea of the Swedish art history and the selection of Swedish 20th century and contemporary art is big. emmabodakonst.nu

Christas Chokladverkstad is pure heaven for chocolate lovers. Here visitors can learn how to make delicious truffles, fillings and chocolate creams. Vissefjärda Café sells Christa’s wonderful creations. christaschoklad.se

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DELICIOUS!

White Guide class in and around the Kingdom of Crystal EACH YEAR THE WHITE GUIDE LISTS AROUND 1 000 RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS AND CREATES A SHORTCUT TO THE BEST PRODUCTS AND THE MOST EXQUISITE TASTES, ONLY THE VERY BEST ARE SELECTED. IN AND AROUND THE KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL THERE ARE SEVERAL RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS THAT HAVE BEEN AWARDED A SPOT ON THIS PRESTIGIOUS LIST, BELOW IS JUST A SELECTION BUT ALL ARE WELL WORTH A VISIT. LEARN MORE AT WHITEGUIDE.SE. AT ARABUSTA CAFÉ SERGEL BY THE GLASSWORKS IN LINDSHAMMAR YOU FIND A PLACE WHERE THEY TAKE COFFEE SERIOUSLY. THE COUPLE WHO OWN THE CAFÉ ARE DESCRIBED AS ”COFFEE NERDS” AND THEY ROAST THE BEANS THEMSELVES. WHY NOT TRY THE POPULAR OSTKAKA, OR THE LONG BEER MENU.

Travel by bus and train in Kronoberg.

Please visit our website for more information www.lanstrafikenkron.se

PM & VÄNNER AND PM & VÄNNER BISTRO IS SITUATED IN VÄXJÖ WHICH IS ALSO CALLED THE GATE TO THE KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL. THE RESTAURANTS OFFERS FOOD OF WORLD CLASS WITH A TOUCH OF SMÅLAND. THE VINE LIST IS KNOWN FOR BEING TOP OF THE LINE. HOLMGRENS IN KALMAR IS DESCRIBED AS HEAVEN FOR TEA LOVES AND IT IS SAID THAT THEY HAVE THE BEST BREAD SELECTION IN THE CITY. IN KALMAR YOU ALSO FIND GRÖNA STUGAN, WHERE GUESTS ARE PROMISED A GREAT MENU WITH HUMOROUS DETAILS.

Arabusta Café Sergel as recommended

by White Guide’s “Sweden’s Best Cafes”

A culinary journey through Småland

Opens 1 July

In the picturesque glass worker’s lodgings in Lindshammar you’ll find our café offering traditional regional home-cooked food. Try Smålandish specialities such the famous “Isterband” sausage and “ostkaka” curd cake.

Fully licensed serving beers from local micro brewers.

Our B&B is a strategic starting point for excursions in the Kingdom of Crystal. 5 kms/3 mi to zip-line.

Our chutney was awarded a medal in the Swedish Artisan Food championships 2015.

Welcome! / Lindroos family ®

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2016: 11am–5pm daily 1 Jul–14 Aug Closed 4 Jul + 8 Aug. Dinner service for B&B. Also open weekend 20–21 Aug.

 Eksjö Jönköping Vetlanda

Värnamo Vrigstad

Bruksvägen 2, Lindshammar (GPS 57.21994, 15.14450) +46 (0)383-211 90 · bokning@cafesergel.se

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To book B&B visit www.glasriket.se or call +46 (0)383-211 90.

Målilla  Vimmerby

Korsberga

Visby  Oskarshamn

Kundcenter 0771-76 70 76 | www.lanstrafikenkron.se

Opens 30 June 2016, Älmhult. www.IKEAmuseum.com

DISCOVER THE MOST EXCITING SHOPPING MALL IN SMÅLAND 70 stores, cafés and restaurants await you. Classic fashion brands, both Swedish and international, are mixed with exciting new concepts. If you wish to sit down in our café, in the coffee bar, pause in the family room or enjoy a lunch in one of our seven restaurants you can do so, seven days a week. Parking is free, of course. Welcome to Grand Samarkand in Växjö!

OPEN WEEKDAYS 10 A.M. - 8 P.M. WEEKENDS 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. • HEJAREGATAN 32 • VÄXJÖ • GRANDSAMARKAND.SE

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Glassworks, museums, activities outdoors and indoors, shopping and, at the end of the day, a wast range of accommodation to choose between. Welcome!

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The furnaces at M책ler책s Glasbruk have been burning for centuries.

Workmanship, shrewdness and the love for glass permeate everything we do.

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Clarion Collection Hotel Packhuset.

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GLASSWORKS

Glass has been produced here since 1871. In the glassworks next to the shop colourful products are are made, and can be purchased the following day.

Our products are only sold in Pukeberg.

Opening hours for the glassworks: Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Sunday 12 am to 4 pm. These opening hours apply to most glassworks. Exceptions may occur. At some of them, there is also glassblowing at the weekend. The blowing rooms are open to visitors. For more information and opening hours, see glasriket.se/en/opening-hours

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Bergdalahyttan

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Skrufs Glasbruk

Bergdalahyttan is mostly known for the Blå Kant series. All our glass is made in Sweden and blown in Bergdala.

A freestanding glassworks. This is where the vase Pallo, designed by Carina Seth Andersson, is made.

All the glass we sell is made in our own glassworks in Skruf. ­Modern design, old craftsmanship.

Swedish glass – crystal clear.

Bergdala +46 478-101 53, +46 70-514 36 30 www.bergdalahyttan.se

Skruf +46 478-201 33 www.skrufsglasbruk.se

Carlos R. Pebaqué Design AB

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The Glass Factory Hot Shop

Glass artist Carlos R. Pebaqué combines classic Swedish style with South American temper and has created a new technique for art glass: ”CARA” - a way of painting glass.

The glassworks inside the The Glass Factory museum is a small-scale glass industry where we focus on flexibility and let the creativity flow.

Gullaskruv +46 481-321 17 www.carlosartglass.com

Boda Glasbruk +46 471-24 93 60 www.theglassfactory.se

Erikshyttan

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Transjö Hytta Here you can find unique art glass in small limited series. The glass masters stretch the limits and create objects with great artistic content.

In Erikshyttan you can see unique art glass as well as more functional studio glass.

Welcome Open 10 a.m – 5 p.m.

Transjö, Kosta +46 478-507 00 www.transjohytta.se

Eriksmåla +46 471-413 00, +46 73-905 21 11 www.erikshyttan.se 9

Pukebergs Glasbruk

HAUGES Hantverksglas Environmentally friendly r­ eshaping of bottles to art glass. Glassworks, shop. Open: June, July and August weekdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday + Sunday in July 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Other times by arrangement.

GPS: N 57° 5’33’’/E 15° 38’17’’.

ACCOMMODATION

Kulltorp Haga, Åseda +46 73-030 68 20 glasweb.se/hauge 10

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Mickejohans Konstglas

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Grimsnäs Herrgård

World class glass in a rural environment. Here you find imaginative unique pieces of art glass and stemware in smaller series made freehand with great workmanship.

Accommodation in a rural and scenic environment. Organic and fully licensed summer restaurant.

Table reservation is necessary.

Örsjö +46 481-124 09 www.mickejohankonstglas.se

Ljuder, Skruv +46 478-204 00 www.grimsnas.se

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Kosta Boda Art Hotel Stay at the unique design hotel in the middle of the Kingdom of Crystal. Experience the awarded spa. Enjoy quality food and beverage and try the fabulous trademark drink 1742 in the glass bar.

SEE AND DO

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Kosta Lodge

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122:an Lantliv & Design

Scenic accommodation in the middle of the Kingdom of ­Crystal. An oasis for fishing, hiking and cycling. Visit Kosta Glasbruk close by and watch live glassblowing.

Make a day trip along road 122-120 between Växjö and Karlskrona. We offer garden, interior design, a flee market, textiles, ceramics, food, a restaurant, café and more.

Storavägen 2, Kosta + 46 478-59 05 30 www.kostalodge.se

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Carlos R. Pebaqué Design AB Glass artist Carlos R. Pebaqué combines classic Swedish style with South American temper and has created a new technique for art glass: ”CARA” - a way of painting glass.

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Hos Oss Café & Bistro

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Hos Oss is the café and bistro which delivers that certain something. Most of what we serve is baked and cooked from scratch and we want each visit to be a true experience.

Representing 400 artists and with more than 3000 paintings we offer one of Sweden’s largest supply of art, painting, graphic and glass. Glass from Målerås.

Open Sun-Fri 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Pukeberg, Nybro +46 481-103 03 www.cafehososs.se

Nygatan 24, Emmaboda +46 471-137 60 www.emmabodakonst.nu

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Grand Samarkand Here you find around 70 stores, cafés and restaurants in a very nice shopping mall which has been awarded best in Sweden as well as in the Nordic. Open weekdays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., free parking.

Quality, closeness and awareness.

Traditional food and bread from Småland.

• Bakery • Farm shop • Conference Open by arrangement.

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Iittala outlet Shop nordic design products from Iittala, Rörstrand, Arabia and Fiskars at bargain prices. We have a large range of second quality products and discontinued goods at great prices.

Pilås Norregård, Braås +46 73-332 23 38 www.stellasostkaka.se

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Johansfors Gallery International Studio Glass.

Voyages of Discovery to the Polar Regions and the Pacific.

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The Glass Factory The largest art glass collection in the Nordics with historical and contemporary glass! Six glass exhibitions! Glassblowing in the glassworks! Shopping! Exhibition, play room and studio activities for children!

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Kosta Glascenter With help from our tutors you can attempt to create a glass or a bowl by using traditional craftsmanship, or attend a weekend or a five day summer course.

Boda Glasbruk +46 471-249 360 www.theglassfactory.se

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Vilhelm Moberg’s Duvemåla Enjoy a cup of coffee and home baked pastries in a scenic environment. Be enchanted by the stories about Moberg and the people who lived in the village.

Open during season.

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Doll & Toy Museum in Bodafors Dolls, Toys, 1860-1990, Vintage Fashion and Store, Garden café.

Open: May: Wed – Sun 1 a.m. – 5 p.m.

June-August: Daily 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

The rest of the year: Wed – Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Emmaboda +46 471-24 90 48 www.emmaboda.se

Eksjövägen 36, Bodafors +46 70-946 20 47 www.dockmuseum.com

Rosdalabutiken

Timjan Café & Restaurant

Welcome to a cozy store and café in the works environment by Rosdala Glasbruk. Visit our museums, the retro attic or just enjoy a cup of coffee and homemade cakes.

Herb garden, café, restaurant, conference and accommodation.

Home cooked and home baked.

Selling of farm products, plants and birch sap.

Norrhult + 46 70-989 54 44 www.rosdalabutiken.se

Flahult 2, Vrigstad +46 70-634 62 75 www.timjan.se

Smålands Museum, The Swedish Glass Museum, The House of Emigrants

Sävsjö Camping

Exhibitions about the county history, glass and emigration.

Café and restaurant. Lovely shop.

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CLOSE TO THE KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL

Family camping and comfortable cottages in a beautiful environment.

Walking distance to the centre of Sävsjö and camping sites for caravan, tent or mobile home close to the beach.

Hägnevägen 15, Sävsjö +46 382-100 40 www.infosavsjocamping.se

Set up your business in a creative and unique environment Please contact us!

Welcome to us at Boda Glasbruk. Here you find unique facilities for exhibition and trade, carefully renovated in order to preserve the environment and industrial feeling. Right next to it you find The Glass Factory museum and in the works office several artists have their studios. We also have facilities for rent in Emmaboda, Lindås, Långasjö, Eriksmåla and at Boda Glasbruk.

Welcome!

Ewa Håkansson, responsible for marketing and rentals Tel: +46 (0)471 – 24 98 31 ewa.hakansson@emmaboda.se Ivan Lindmark, CEO Tel: +46 (0)471 – 24 98 33 ivan.lindmark@emmaboda.se

Welcome to

ELKLAND–LAGANLAND

An exciting experience for the whole family! Directly off the E4, 10 km north of Ljungby (Småland)

MEET THE KING OF THE FOREST!

An elk park where you can get really close to the majestic elks, which are happy to be photographed and fed with leaves and apples. The exhibition “Mooseum” tells the story (in Swedish, German and English) in words and pictures of a year in the life of elks.

Entrance via Laganland Sweden Shop. During the tourist season, the opening times are the same as for Sweden Shop. The elk park is closed from November to March. Open Christmas and New Year. See the home page at www.laganland.se

SOUVENIRS AND HANDICRAFT ELKS! A wide range of souvenirs, handicraft, soft furnishings etc with ELK themes.

INDOOR PLAY CENTER Cafeteria for children and adults www.buslandetlagan.se

Tel. +46 (0)372-352 00

SHOP LAGANLAND

Hunting & Fishing, Forest & Garden Tel +46 (0)372-301 18

• ”King of the Forest” Exclusive products made from elk leather • Trolls and gnomes, Vikings, Dalecarlian horses • Swedish glass, pottery, knives and axes • Elk antlers, elk hides, elk meat, elk sausages, etc • Pippi, Findus, etc See the product gallery at www.laganland.se

Cottage Reservations Småland Laganland Turistbyrå/NOVASOL • Tel +46 (0)372-308 80 • SE-341 50 Lagan • info@laganland.se • www.laganland.se OPEN: June-Sept daily 9 am-6 pm. April, May and Oct daily 10 am-5 pm. Other times, Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm and limited opening on public holidays. Extra opening times Christmas and New Year.

MOTEL DIRECTLY OFF THE E4 Reasonably priced comfortable rooms • Restaurant and Tavern.

Speciality: Elk casserole à la Småland • Statoil service station Motell Lagan, E4:an, SE-341 50 Lagan Tel. +46 (0)372-352 00, reception@motellagan.se

GOLF FOR EVERYONE! Pay & Play and driving range by Laganland.

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Tourist information centres EMMABODA, SPELCENTRUM (H) +46 471-249 047 ERIKSMÅLA, ERIKSMÅLARONDELLEN (S) +46 471-249 050 KOSTA, KOSTA GLASCENTER (S) +46 478-507 05 LESSEBO, BIBLIOTEKET (H) 0478-125 66 NYBRO, STATIONSHUSET (H) +46 481-450 85 ÅSEDA, KOMMUNHUSET (H) +46 474-470 38 (H) OPEN ALL YEAR / (S) OPEN DURING SUMMER 16/6–31/8

Shop smarter with the Glasriket Pass GLASRIKET PASS ”THE KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL PASS” IS A PRIVILEGE CARD THAT GIVES YOU A 10% REDUCTION IN SELECTED GLASS SHOPS*. BUY THE PASS FOR JUST SEK 100 AND THEN USE IT AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE PASS CAN BE PURCHASED IN ALL MEMBER GLASSWORKS AND BLOWING ROOMS. GLASRIKET.SE/EN/PRIVILEGE-CARD *The discount applies to purchases over SEK 500.

Exceptions may apply.Shop smarter with the Glasriket Pass.

AB Glasriket, 382 80 Nybro Tel. 0481-452 15 / info@glasriket.se www.glasriket.se

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