Pure Spirit: Explore Southern Sweden

A tippling journey of natural discovery to Sweden’s verdant vodka county.

Home of Absolut ⋅ Vodka masterclass ⋅ Nature foraging ⋅ Malmö nightlife

The fascinating Skåne region of Sweden, known for its beech forests and apple orchards, is our base for this deep-dive into a lesser-known part of Scandinavia. We discover local gourmet produce, take to the water in a UNESCO biosphere reserve, and explore the world of Absolut in Åhus – every drop of water and every seed of wheat in the world-famous vodka comes from here. Our last stop is hip Malmö, a city emerging from its industrial past as a bohemian and artistic hotspot.

Trip Highlights

WILD NATURE

After a lakeside hike, experience lunch in the wild inspired by the four elements of this lush region: apple, stone, water, and forest, and a menu featuring fire-cooked, foraged ingredients and accompanied by local lore

HOMEGROWN PHILOSOPHY

Come together over a celebratory, vodka-paired dinner at Absolut Home. Here, the kitchen of Chef Fredrik Wallgren gathers inspiration from the Scandinavian heritage of food culture and brings it to life in contemporary interpretations

GRAND MALMÖ

Malmö has a legendary party scene and we’ll paint the town red, bar hopping to places like Grand Malmö, famous for generous and unusual cocktails using classic Nordic ingredients served with a hearty slice of cool musical vibes

Itinerary

DAY 1 - ABSOLUT HOME

DAY 2 - FORAGING WITH FRIENDS

DAY 3 - MOUTHWATERING MALMÖ

DAY 4 - ONWARDS!

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Venue

Accommodations are hand-selected for each and every trip from a portfolio of rigorously-vetted hotels. Our Trip Design team prioritizes location, comfort, and design to ensure your stay is a winning mix, every time. In Southern Sweden, we often stay in hotels such as Åhus Gästgivaregård and Elite Hotel Esplanade.

ÅHUS, 2 NIGHTS

Åhus Gästgivaregård or “Gästis” as locals know it, is situated in an 18th century building, overlooking a characteristic waterway that leads to the Baltic Sea. Rooms here are bright and comfortable, and there is a lively evening scene perfect for a last tipple of whatever you fancy.

MALMÖ, 1 NIGHT

Elite Hotel Esplanade is located in an ideal position for exploring historic Malmö, quiet enough to get a great night’s sleep but steps away from historic Lilla Torg square and the best nightlife, restaurant, and shopping areas of the city.

What's Included
What's Not Included

Almost everything.
Curated activities, local cuisine and libations, new knowledge, delightful travel companions – and so much more.
Three nights hotel accommodation
Daily breakfast
Meals per the itinerary
Nightly round of drinks
Activities mentioned in the itinerary
Vodka-paired dinner at Absolut Home
Lunch in the wild experience
Wetlands kayaking
Absolut distillery tour
Walking tour of Malmö
Celebration dinner in Malmö
Return transportation to from all scheduled activities when required
Transport from Åhus to Malmö
Services of a brilliant local Tastemaker (Trip Leader)
Tips and gratuities at hotels and at group meals
All local taxes

Why Spirited Stories?

01 | MADE TO SHARE

Perfect moments are shared. Our trips bring people together in the most time-honored way – around lively tables with friends old and new.

02 | GOOD TASTE

Our trips are delicious by design. From first sip to last mouthful, we understand that the best way to experience a place is to taste it.

03 | EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES

We’ve partnered with wine and spirits experts to build itineraries that dive deep to serve up truly authentic & exclusive experiences.

FAQs

WHAT IS A SPIRITED STORIES TRIP AND WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT?: Spirited Stories are traveling celebrations. Over three to five days we bring people together in a casual way around food and drink. Think the dreamiest long weekend you can imagine, with great local friends doing all the curating. You just turn up and enjoy the fun.
WHO ARE SPIRITED STORIES TRIPS FOR?: Spirited Stories trips are for anyone who loves travel, sharing experiences with like-minded people, and the enjoyment of delicious food and drinks.
MY FRIENDS AND I WANT TO BOOK A PRIVATE TRIP, IS THAT POSSIBLE?: Absolutely! Get in touch here and we’ll make it happen.
I HAVE NEVER DONE A GROUP TRIP BEFORE. WHAT IS THE GROUP LIKE?: Our trips invite like-minded people who are passionate about travel, experience, and tasting all that life has to offer. Our experienced trip leaders (who we call Tastemakers!) are always standing by to ensure a fantastic guest experience.
IS SPIRITED STORIES A TRAVEL AGENT?: No, we are a tour operator. This means we are responsible for the planning, organization, and delivery of your trip. Spirited Stories is a fully bonded member of ABTA (membership number Y6752) and all trips are financially protected.
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