Discover the Flavors of Blekinge
Little Blekinge is full of small-scale producers who enrich our meals, from festive occasions to everyday dining. Here, you'll find an overview of some products that are Made in Blekinge, crafted with much heart and skill. Explore and be inspired for a taste and shopping tour around the county.
Farm Shops in Blekinge
Blekinge has over 60 farm shops, all driven by a passion for locally grown and produced products. Here are some of the most popular ones:
- Möllekulla Länsmansgård: Offers a variety of organic vegetables.
- Riksdagsmannagården: Specializes in game products, beef, and fruits and berries.
- Äggaboden: A charming shop where you can buy local products and eggs from the farm's own hens.
- Brödhultsgården: Sells their own meat products and organic vegetables, as well as pet food.
- Landet Gastronomi & Agrikultur: Located near the Skärva Nature Reserve, offers sustainably grown vegetables and vegetarian catering.
- Askunga Dovvilt: Has its own deer enclosure and sells game meat from deer, elk, wild boar, and pheasant.
Visit these farm shops and discover Blekinge's rich range of local delicacies and genuine craft products.
Local Producers
Many producers sell their products in farm shops around Blekinge and sometimes even have their own sales outlets. Here are some examples:
- Orranäs Gårdsmejeri: Produces award-winning cheese from goat and cow's milk.
- Bond-Gården i Olsäng: Grows asparagus and other vegetables.
- Björketorps Gård: Produces organic milk and ice cream.
- Anna-Karins Skafferi: Makes jam, marmalade, and chutney from locally grown fruits and berries.
- Blomlöfs Rökeri: Smokes fish and has a branch on Saltö.
- Askunga Dovvilt: Raises fallow deer and other meat animals.
- Spjutsbygds Gård: KRAV-certified lamb production.
- Wiktor Olssons: Specializes in Swedish charcuterie products..
Microbreweries
- Brygghus 19: Founded in 2012 and brews ale, lager, pilsner, IPA, gin, vodka, and aquavit.
- Karlskrona Microbrewery: Offers a permanent range of beers and limited edition varieties.
- Johannishus Brewery: Part of Johannishus Estate, brews various types of beer with local history and character.
Vineyards
- Stora Horns Vineyard: Located on Hasslö, produces wine from the red wine grape Frühburgunder and the white wine grape Solaris.
- Stora Boråkra Vineyard: One of Sweden's largest vineyards, produces still and sparkling white wine, rosé, and "grappa."
- Västra Gårda Vineyard: A small vineyard on Tjurkö that makes wine from Solaris, Regent, and Frühburgunder.
Cider Houses
- Äppelboden Cider House: Makes cider without additives.
- Karlskrona Cider House: Produces organic apple cider and accepts apples for pressing.
Coffee Roasteries
- Blekinge Coffee/Blekinge Kafferosteri: Founded by coffee enthusiast Erik, who now runs Blekinge's first coffee roastery.
- Rosteri Skeppsgossen: The roastery in Karlskrona roasts coffee with care and love.
Smokehouses in Blekinge
Blekinge is known for its seafood delicacies, and here are some of the top smokehouses you shouldn't miss:
- Wägga Fish & Delicacy Smokehouse: Located in the picturesque Vägga harbor in Karlshamn. Here you will find both a restaurant and a delicacy shop offering a wide range of smoked fish products.
- Blomlöfs Smokehouse on Saltö: This smokehouse originates in Brömsebro and has a branch with a restaurant and shop on Saltö in Karlskrona. Blomlöfs is known for its quality products and traditional smoking methods.
- Hennings Smokehouse & Fish Shop: Located in Hälleviks harbor, combining a smokehouse, fish restaurant, and delicacy shop. Here you can enjoy a variety of smoked fish delicacies in a charming setting.
Explore these smokehouses to discover the genuine taste of Blekinge's coast.