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Experiences for Export

The Glass Kingdom and Kalmar offer many attractive experiences, but it can be difficult for the region’s stakeholders to get the word out […]

When we talk about tourism, it's not just about visitors.

Colorful Destination

A new experience and recruitment fair for the tourism industry in Kronoberg County will be held at Araby Park Arena. On February 5–6 […]

The festive season is fast approaching

Summer is slowly coming to an end here in the Kingdom of Glass, and we’ve noticed that the tourist crowds have died down […]

GAS is held in Glasriket

From June 2–5, 2027, glass enthusiasts from around the world will gather in Kosta, part of Glasriket. The conference will bring together the […]

Here in Glasriket, you’ll find a few wonderful days full of experiences—perfect for anyone who wants to combine tradition with summery inspiration. […]

How can your company help make this a better place to live and work?

The Regenerative Annual Cycle offers new perspectives on sustainable development with a focus on your community and your business. It’s free, […]

The peak season in the Kingdom of Glass is now well and truly approaching.

We usually say that when our spring Glass Art festival kicks off, our attractions really open up. Read more about […]

Glasrikedagen, March 11

A Day for Regional and Local Development in Glasriket

For us at Destination Glasriket AB, it has been a year filled with meetings, both long-standing and new collaborations, and exciting […]

We have taken note of the positive news about a major initiative for residents and visitors in Emmaboda Municipality, part of […]

Consultation Site Development

Glasriket is a place with deep roots, a strong identity, and a unique combination of culture, nature, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship. For […]

On October 25, local food and crafts are celebrated in Glasriket and southeastern Sweden.

Would you like to be one of the exhibitors? The Glasriket Food Fair focuses on local farming and crafts and is aimed at […]

Småland Abroad

This year’s theme is “Småland–Öland Abroad.” International tourism is growing steadily, and Småland–Öland is already at the top in Sweden […]

– It’s important that we gain more knowledge—for the sake of our companies and the world around us, but also for […]

Book Glasriket: GoToHub Offers Digital Training Courses

Our partner, GoToHub, offers digital training courses. This fall, they are offering several sessions where participants can sign up to strengthen […]

Book Glasriket – a business-driven destination platform

BOKA Glasriket – a business-driven destination platform – not just a booking site. You can find Boka Glasriket on the Glasriket website, where you […]

Out on a Trip

We can't control the weather, and that's probably for the best. But... Glasriket always has something to offer, no matter the weather. […]

Contractors Wanted: Matrundan 2025

Register as a participant for Matrundan 2025

Be available for bookings—all year round!

Stronger Together – That’s Why Packaging Is the Way Forward for Glasriket

A Tour of Glariket – The Emigrant Region

Watch our wonderful film and experience nature and culture in the Emigrant Region

Glasrikedagen, March 20 – Theme: Packaging

A warm welcome to Glasrikedagen. Throughout the day, we’ll be inspired by how we can work together to create unforgettable experiences by combining […]

Glasrikemagasinet and the Map for 2025

This year's Glasriket magazine and map are starting to take shape. Just before Easter, this year's new magazine and map will be mailed out from […]

NOCTOURISM 2025 – Trend Forecast

NOCTOURISM: The Most Interesting Travel Trend of 2025 Welcome to 2025 and all its possibilities… It warms my heart when I read Lina Skandevall’s […]

New Laws and Regulations That May Affect You in 2025

At the turn of the year 2024/2025, several new laws and regulations will take effect that may affect you as a business owner. Here are […]

A warm welcome to us! We’ve added a new star to our lineup: Wilma Appelqvist. Wilma’s main role is to […]

Business Meeting in Mundekulla

Do you run a business in Glasriket? What a treat! Not only do you have the advantage of operating in a place with a […]

This weekend, Glariket's first arena will open!

Craft Arena is finally opening its doors in Kosta. Torsten Jansson’s goal is for Kosta to become the go-to meeting place […]

Thank you to everyone who contributed to "Glasriket Glöder 2024"

Hello! Destination Glasriket would like to extend a truly resounding and heartfelt thank you to everyone who made Glasriket Glöder 2024 a […]

Residents' Meeting on October 30

Accommodation Meetup at Café Blomstergläntan B&B If you have a place to stay and would like to attend Destination Glasriket’s accommodation meetup, […]

On the Go at Glasiket

Fall is here. The peak season is over, and things are starting to “calm down,” right? We’re wrapping things up by finishing our fall projects and […]

Now is the best time to visit our "Kingdom of Glass"

It’s glowing outside, it’s glowing in our cabins and in our hearts! From October 18 to 20, our mills are inviting […]

Nybro Municipality Launches “Experience Nybro”

If you're organizing an event anywhere in the municipality of Nybro, the digital event calendar "Upplev Nybro" is a great resource. The plan is […]

See you at Elmia next week!

Next week, Destination Glasriket will participate, along with companies at Elmia Husvagn och Husbil in Jönköping, the Nordic region’s largest trade show for […]

Our partners invite you to

Fall is always packed with conferences and training sessions. Here we’re highlighting two events offered by our partners. Visit Småland Day On […]

Food for a herbivore

Many people may find it difficult to easily serve a completely plant-based meal that is entirely free of […]

BIG GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION!

It’s not every week that we have a major opening ceremony in the Kingdom of Glass. On August 24–25, Orranäs Glassworks will inaugurate its […]

We will soon be offering a position at Destination Glasriket AB

Our colleague is going back to school, so we are now looking for a marketing communications specialist with a focus on digital communications and graphic design. As […]

Fall is here

Our peak season is now drawing to a close, and fall is making its entrance. Our glassworks and glassblowing studios might be perfect for […]

Summer Greetings

We’re now heading into the 2024 vacation season, which we hope will be fantastic. Our amazing businesses and attractions are ready […]

Tour with Glasriket's Communications Staff

This year's tour with our communications staff in Glasriket is now complete. We had a fantastic day with perfect weather and lots of new experiences. […]

"All for Sweden" filmed in Glasriket this weekend!

Anders Lundin and the entire cast of the hit series *Allt för Sverige* filmed at #Klasatorpet outside #Långasjö this weekend. It’s such a perfect fit […]

A new tourist attraction has opened in Glasriket!

The heart of the Kingdom of Glass is now officially open to visitors. At this location, situated just outside Målerås, three of the Kingdom of Glass’s municipalities meet […]

Meet León Patron

For eleven weeks, León is part of the team at Destination Glasriket AB. León is studying Event and Tourism Concept Development at IHM […]

Development for Eight Companies

Eight companies in Glasriket have implemented the Swedish Welcome program to develop better and even more sustainable guest experiences. “Swedish Welcome is […]

Kosta Lodge – First Meeting of the Housing Network

A big thank you to everyone who came to the housing network event at Kosta Lodge! We’d also like to thank Oliver, who took care of […]

Kosta Lodge Accommodation Network

  Destination Glasriket would like to welcome you to Kosta Lodge on March 26 at 3:00 p.m. Would you like to share your knowledge and experiences […]

Online Lecture – IT Security

Ransomware, phishing, and weak passwords—a lecture on IT security with Sven Dahlstrand. Has your company ever been the victim of a […]

Sign up for professional development

Destination Glasriket AB has a number of different activities planned for spring and fall. We’d like to know if you’re […]

The Kingdom of Glass Glows 2024

  The passion for craftsmanship, the excitement, and the show… Preparations for the 2024 Glasriket Glöder are in full swing, so get ready for […]

Projects are research; they drive development!

For two years, Glasriket participated in the “Climate-Smart Travel” project, under the theme “Matchmaking Bus Tour Operators in Glasriket.” The purpose of the project was to […]

Glasriket Day, March 14

Focusing on IoT, AI, and O-ringen 2024, we offer you an inspiring introduction to what IoT (Internet of […]

Hospitality Shines in the Kingdom of Glass

Spring and the summer season are fast approaching, and things are in full swing at Destination Glasriket. The production of the new magazine is […]

New map tool on glasriket.se

Glasriket has recently launched a new map tool that displays Glasriket’s attractions sorted by category. Among the development proposals that have been submitted to […]

Thank you so much for 2023!

We at Destination Glasriket AB would like to thank all our colleagues, partners, contractors, and friends of Glasriket for their excellent cooperation. Together, we have […]

The Kingdom of Glass Glows for Musikhjälpen

Musikhjälpen is coming to Småland, and Glasriket is heading to Växjö

Orranäs Glassworks Is Being Rebuilt

It was with great pleasure that we received the press release from the mill’s board of directors and owners on Tuesday. The reconstruction of […]

Småland helps you get noticed online

Småland helps you get noticed online—and it’s completely free! Through the Småland Partnership, we are now able to offer you and […]

The O-Ring is coming to the Småland coast in 2024

On November 8, Attraktiva Oskarshamn is inviting lodging facilities to a virtual meeting. At the meeting, participants will learn more […]

Weronica Stålered Named New CEO of Destination Glasriket AB

Destination Glasriket AB has had a new CEO since September 22. Weronica Stålered has taken over the role of […]

Glasriket at Elmia – Caravans and RVs 2023

There is a great deal of interest in mobile living in Sweden. Sweden ranks second in all of Europe in terms of […]

Welcome to Glasrikedagen

Theme: Destinations, Places, and Community Development Program: Olle Fack, a destination, place, and community developer, will lead today’s session. Over the past […]

Destination Glasriket AB coordinates Glasriket's information centers

Starting in the summer of 2023, Glasriket’s tourist information centers and Infopoints will be consolidated under Destination Glasriket AB. The goal is for us to […]

Updating Signs at RV Parks and Campgrounds

A recap of two wonderful and rewarding days spent visiting many of the Glasriket region’s campsites and parking areas. The goal was to replace the signs […]

Restaurant Owner Wanted

Eriksmåla Rest Area: We are looking for a restaurant owner who wants to run one of the restaurants in the Kingdom of Glass and who also wants to help develop […]

TOGETHER on a TOUR through the Kingdom of Glass

The purpose of our trip was to give the Glasriket tourist information officers a broader understanding of Glasriket as a tourist destination. But also to […]

Well-Attended Trade Shows – Glasriket Is in the Spotlight!

Well-attended trade shows where Glasriket was a major highlight!

The Kingdom of Glass is bursting with life

That time of year is approaching when we look out from our cozy homes and want to socialize, explore, and experience […]

Glasriket is attending two trade shows

It has now been confirmed that Glasriket will attend two trade shows in 2023. First up is the senior citizens’ trade show in Malmö on the 25th–27th […]

Event on April 12 in preparation for Glasriket Glöder 2023

Glasriket Glöder 2023 We’re looking for entrepreneurs in Glasriket! Information session on enhancing the existing Glasriket Glöder event […]

A Warm Welcome to This Spring's Glasrikedag

Glasriket Day is an event focused on the tourism industry and the region’s development. It serves as a meeting place for the business community, the public sector, and […]

Energy Office Southeast in collaboration with Glasbruk

Parts of the glass industry are launching a collaboration with Energikontor Sydost

Kurbits Kicks Off in Glasriket

Congratulations to the participating companies in Glasriket

Rent Recording Equipment

Being able to offer visitors a nearby bike or hiking trail can increase the destination’s appeal and encourage visitors to […]

Development of the Eriksmåla Rest Area

Today marked the groundbreaking for the Eriksmåla Rest Area project. An important hub in the Kingdom of Glass that welcomes travelers from our four […]

Accommodations and Restaurants

The event will take place at Ödevata Gårdshotell

Småland Day 2022

The three regional tourism organizations in Småland jointly invited everyone working in the tourism industry in Småland to a day of […]

Welcome, Tourist

Destination Glasriket invites you to a workshop that is the first part of a development initiative with the concept name – Welcome, Tourist! You […]

Hosting and Storytelling at Glasriket Day

On October 6, about 40 representatives from companies, municipalities, and organizations operating in Glasriket gathered to discuss […]

Sign up! Energy Services

Sign up for the webinar—Reducing Energy Consumption in the Hospitality Industry—by clicking on the link below. […]

Bowling Contractor Wanted

The Municipality of Emmaboda is looking for an entrepreneur interested in operating the bowling center in Emmaboda. The same facility as the bowling center also houses go-karting, paintball, and […]

Latest News from Nybro Glasbruk

We were pleased to learn that Nybro Glasbruk has new owners, marking the beginning of a new era. The new […]

Strengthened Hosting Capabilities for the International Travel Program SVIR

Destination Glasriket AB is a member of the steering committee for the project “Strengthened Hospitality for International Travelers” (SVIR). I, Weronica Stålered, represent DGAB […]

Glasriket's Tourist Guides on a Trip Through Glasriket

Today we took a tour with our tour guides in Glasriket. It feels like a great way to learn […]

Be a "photo model" for a day!

The appeal of working as a Business and Destination Strategist is that sometimes you get to do things that are a little out of the ordinary. Working as a model for […]

The RV project has been moving along

Report from the Glasriket Motorhome Project. A brief update on what's happened and what's coming up.