Archive for the ‘Småland’ Category

Unique Glass Art Hotel In Kosta Småland

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

The glass Kosta Boda Art Hotel  will open in June this summer, when 100 tons of glass will shimmer in Småland’s countryside. This region is also called “Kingdom of Crystal”. The artworks on the façade used 5 tons of glass and the billowing glass bar has used about 4 tons.

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Vimmerby, Sweden and Astrid Lindgren

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Vimmerby, Sweden, an old market town in northern Smaland, is better known for its association with renowned author Astrid Lindgren. Born in nearby Näs, Lindgrens’s inspiration for many of her stories came from this childhood environment. (more…)

Creative, curious and science: Småland

Friday, January 12th, 2007

Boats in Borshult Photo Carina Glanshagen ÄlmhultToday I will introduce Småland to you. This county with lakes, forests, red cottages and lingonberry jam shouldn’t be excluded when travelling in south Sweden.

Lingoberry Jam Photo Erik Karlsson, Source Glasriket Kingdom of Crystal (more…)