Nature, Culture, and Cuisine

Småland Pearls

Golf trip to Astrid Lindgren's homeland

The trip can, of course, be customized to suit your needs.


1. Departure from home and crossing to Sweden

2. Tag / Welcome to Sweden

Freshly arrived in Trelleborg, we take the bus to our first destination: Kosta Boda. Here we immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of Swedish glass art. In a traditional glassworks, we experience up close how liquid glass is transformed into artistic forms with fire and sensitivity – a craft that is deeply rooted in this region. In the afternoon, we arrive at our hotel, Fredensborgs Herrgård, near Vimmerby, and relax as we bring the first day of our trip to a close.

3. Tag / Golf Club Tobo GK

After breakfast, our guests will tee off on our varied park and forest course, nestled in natural surroundings, with several beautiful holes, including the famous 5th hole overlooking Lake Gissen. This unique setting is home to a challenging 18-hole golf course.

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4. Tag / Virum Elk Park & Norra Kvills National Park

Visit the "King of the Forest" and feed him. The brave might even dare to kiss him.

Experience the wilderness of an untouched natural forest with moss-covered boulders, ancient spruce trees, and enchanted forest ponds. Norra Kvill is one of Sweden's oldest and smallest national parks, reminiscent of Ronja the Robber's Daughter's Mattis Forest, and was founded in 1927. Hike with our guides through the fairytale-like natural landscape that inspired Astrid Lindgren and was also visited by Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria in 2025.

We will end the hike with a cozy barbecue, where regional products will be offered. And why shouldn't we sing a few songs from Astrid Lindgren's films together?

5. Tag / Golf Club Tobo GK

Now that our guests have familiarized themselves with the golf course, we recommend a little competition today: ladies-ladies and gentlemen-gentlemen.

6. Tag / Kalmar Castle

One of the highlights for visitors to Sweden is Kalmar Castle with its moving history.

At that time – and until well into the 17th century – the regions of Skåne and Blekinge in what is now southern Sweden belonged to Denmark, and Kalmar was an important town on Sweden's southern border. Its strategic importance is evident in the impressive Kalmar Castle, where the Kalmar Union between Sweden, Denmark, and Norway was sealed in 1397.

After visiting the castle, guests have the opportunity to visit the old town and the city park, which are located in the immediate vicinity of Kalmar Castle.

7. Tag / Tobo GK Golf Club

On today's third and final day of golf, all guests can, if they wish, refine their experiences of the last few days once again, or perhaps the ladies will challenge the gentlemen to a competition?

8. Tag: Via Växjö to the ferry

After a final hearty breakfast in Fredensborg, it's time to head home. Before leaving Sweden after these impressive days, there is a stopover in Växjö with a visit to the Småland Museum, Carl von Linné Park, the House of Emigrants, and the cathedral, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then it's on to the ferry.


9. Return journey to the starting point

Golf trip (services included in the package)


6 nights’ accommodation at Fredenborgs Herrgård
6 breakfast buffets
6 dinners (2-course menu or extensive buffet)
3 green fees per person
1 visit to the Kosta Boda Glassworks
1 hike in Norra Kvill National Park followed by a barbecue
1 visit to Virum Elk Park
1 visit to Kalmar Castle followed by a stroll through the city
1 visit to the “Småland & Emigration Museum” in Växjö
1 visit to Växjö Cathedral – UNESCO World Heritage Site
1 visit to the “Carl von Linné Park” in Växjö

Check-in – Saturday / Check-out – Friday

DZ 16-17 sqm


Price per person on request
Minimum number of participants: 20 people
2 people (driver and tour guide) receive free board and lodging
We expressly reserve the right to make changes for organizational or technical reasons!

Contact: Peter Dietrich sales@fredensborg.com +46 70 36 45 437

Golf

Right next to us, you'll find the excellent 18-hole course Tobo GK. It's a varied park and forest course offering many great holes, including the 5th hole overlooking Lake Gissen. This hole is one of Sweden's most famous for hole-in-ones.

Padel & Tennis

Play padel or tennis at Fredensborgs Herrgård on our excellent courts located in the manor park. We have two high-quality double padel courts, and we warmly welcome you to book one of them. Bookings and payments are made via www.matchi.se.

EV Chargers

We have 4 outlets (11 kW/Type 2) for electric car chargers. The outlets are administered by EpSpot. The spots cannot be reserved; they are offered subject to availability and charged per kWh. To use them, download the EpSpot app from Google Play or the Apple App Store. (More info is available on the charging stations).

A map of EpSpot charging locations can be found here https://power.epspot.com/map.