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Hidden Gems & Weekend Getaways
Your next adventure awaits Challenge your comfort zone in the adventure park, with high-altitude courses, escape games, team challenges, and much more. The first Upzone Adventure Park opened in 2009 in Borås based on an idea by German entrepreneur Tamara Christmann Olofsson, who saw a gap in the Swedish market. Over the years, Upzone has grown into a major player with franchises in ten cities. Here, you can swing between treetops on high-altitude courses, find your way out of escape games, test your archery skills and try a slew of group activities for families, friends or company events. “At Upzone, you can experience adventure, play and outdoor activities beyond the ordinary,” promises Clara Olovsson, park manager. “There are so many fun things to do, but quality and safety is always at the core, and we’ll ensure your nature experience is a memorable adventure.” The fun activity, Escape Game, involves solving complex puzzles before time runs out. In Combat Archery Tag, players are
assigned a bow and soft arrows and the goal is to hit the opponents. Or, bring your colleagues or friends and test your teamwork in one of the cool team challenges. Hen parties or stag dos are popular too, with exciting group activities and special challenges available. Regardless of experience, safety comes first and all guests will receive assistance with the equipment. You will learn to climb
By Malin Norman
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Photos: Upzone
and secure yourself in intro-zone courses, before you can go free climbing. In all parks, guests climb with a full-body harness and CliC-iT® carabiners for maximum safety. An experienced instructor will supervise activities and provide coaching, so you can relax and have fun whilst also challenging your comfort zone. Web: www.upzone.se Facebook: officialupzone Instagram: @upzoneofficial
A getaway by the sea, open all year around On a hill overlooking the Baltic Sea on the south-eastern coast of Sweden, the historic Kiviks Hotell Conference and Spa has welcomed guests for over a century. By Lotta Lassesson
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Photos: Kiviks Hotell Konferens och Spa
The hotel is rich in history: a statue of the author Fritjof Nilsson Piraten welcomes you in the lobby, and the Swedish Prince Eugen came to stay in the 1930s. The main building stems from 1908 and today has 32 rooms, divided into three villas which have been carefully renovated over time. The in-house spa offers a variety of treatments and their own line of spa products. A new gym is in the works, with sea-facing glass walls. “Guests are always astonished by the nature and the panoramic coastline here,” says marketing manager Annelie Swan. Old meets new In 2011, the garden was transformed into a renaissance-inspired oasis, with over 30 kinds of roses and a stone monument in52 |
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June 2022
scribed with a quote from the Swedish author Björn Ranelid: “Havet och himlen är Kiviks äldsta vänner” (The sea and the sky are the oldest friends of Kivik). It’s the perfect spot for wedding vows or a simple stroll with a stunning sea-view. As the seasons change, so does the cuisine at the hotel’s restaurant. With locally-sourced quality produce, it offers guests a carefully crafted menu, an oyster bar and wine tasting with a selection that would impress Bacchus – the Roman god of wine – himself. Whether you book a weekend package with spa, go for a hike, take an art tour, book your wedding or a conference here, the emphasis is on a relaxed experience, smoothly curated by the welcoming hospitality of the team at Kiviks Hotell. Web: www.kivikshotell.se Instagram: @kivikshotell Facebook: kivikshotell
