Autumn Highlights – 12 Musts for Your Bucket List
Take advantage of everything autumn has to offer
Autumn – a time for cozy moments, warm drinks, crisp air and fantastic color changes in nature. Below we have collected 12 tips for those of you who want to experience a magical autumn in the Isaberg region.
1. Nature's pantry - pick berries and mushrooms
Autumn is the perfect time to get out into nature and enjoy one of our finest traditions – picking berries and mushrooms. There are few things that beat the taste of freshly picked chanterelles on a sandwich or homemade lingonberry jam. In the Isaberg region you will find fairytale forests filled with berries and mushrooms.
2. Factory tour - Småland products at Småland prices
The Factory Tour is a unique shopping experience in western Småland. During the weekend of October 10–11, you can find bargains on display items, second-quality goods, discontinued ranges, and discounted products at around 50 of our factories featuring well-known brands and products. Many of our hotels and restaurants also offer extra special deals during this weekend.
3. A magical forest retreat hidden in the wild
Deep in the forests of Småland, by a quiet little tarn, you’ll find Nöjders Ro – a newly built log cabin that combines simplicity with luxury. There’s no electricity here, yet everything you need for a comfortable stay with hotel-standard amenities. Experience the tranquility of the forest, cook over an open fire, gaze out through large glass panels at the surrounding nature, and end the day with a soak in the wood-fired hot tub under a clear, starry sky.
4. Autumn at Kärhrults Gård
Enjoy late summer flowers and autumn color changes in the beautiful visitor garden at Kärrhults Gård. This autumn, both food and coffee are served in the cozy greenhouse. Everything is prepared from scratch and vegetables, fruit & berries come from the own farms.
5. Champagne and bubbly evening at restaurant Höganloft
Add a touch of luxury to your autumn with an exclusive champagne and sparkling wine tasting. Together with a knowledgeable sommelier, you’ll sample champagne – the noblest of all bubbles – alongside three carefully selected sparkling wines from other parts of the world. The evening offers not only insights into the origin, grapes, and production methods of the drinks, but also perfectly paired snacks that further enhance the flavors.
6. Nurture body and soul
When the days get shorter and the air gets colder, both body and soul need a little extra care. At Hestraviken Riverside Spa you can enjoy warm baths with a view of colorful autumn leaves. The spa part is located by the water. Here you can enjoy three warm outdoor pools with a temperature of 34-38 degrees and a sauna area that hangs out over the river Nissan. Indoors, there are treatment rooms and luxuriously furnished lounges with fireplaces.
7. Experience the Småland autumn landscape by horse and carriage
Join a charming horse-drawn carriage ride through the forests of Småland to the beautiful Släthult Mill from the 16th century. The carriage seats 10–12 people, and the trip lasts about two hours, with approximately 40 minutes behind the horse. Bring your own picnic basket – or let Släthultsgården provide the food. Here, you can enjoy grilled hamburgers made with meat from their own farm or homemade Småland cheesecake, baked from an old family recipe.
8. Cook a good autumn dinner with local ingredients
Autumn also means harvest times and it is now that you can enjoy fruit and vegetables in all their colours. In the Isaberg region, you can buy locally produced goods at our fine farm shops or at REKO-ring, which takes place once a month. Enjoy vegetables harvested at their most flavorful, meat from sustainably raised animals and products handcrafted using traditional methods.
9. Adventure mountain Isaberg
At Isaberg there are fantastic opportunities for an active and fun autumn. Enjoy beautiful surroundings and adventurous activities for both young and old. Stretch your smile on the adventure golf course, feel the thrill in your stomach as you sled down the mountain, on the high-altitude track or on the MTB trails in southern Sweden's largest Bike Park.
10. Autumn hike with a guide
Experience nature's fantastic color changes by hiking in autumn with a knowledgeable guide. The hiking guide Ulrika will take you along the most scenic trails, show you hidden gems, learn more about the area's history, flora and fauna and how to cook a delicious dinner over an open fire.
11. Fall bathing from a sauna raft
The sauna floats at Isaberg give you the ultimate combination of relaxation and nature experience. Enjoy the warmth and the beautiful view of Lake Algustorpa. The sauna rafts are booked online in 2-hour sessions. Max 12 people per sauna.
12. Best time for pike fishing
There is something special about fishing in the fall. The mist that settles over the lake, the fresh water and nature's colorful palette. And of course – the big fish lurking beneath the surface. With its 388 lakes and waterways, the Isaberg region offers fantastic fishing opportunities.
