A cozy Småland Christmas, with handmade gifts, a festive atmosphere, and food featuring the flavors of Christmas.
Take a seat at the table and enjoy a Småland Christmas buffet. In Glasriket, you’ll find both classic Christmas buffets and a festive version of Glasriket’s own national dish, Hyttsillen. With the flavors and aromas of Christmas and the Småland atmosphere both indoors and outdoors. What could be more Christmassy than seeing red cottages with white gables, as well as picket fences and stone walls, on your way to the Christmas buffet?
We can't promise snow, but we can definitely promise Christmas.
Experience a warm and personal Christmas in a rural setting, where hospitality, togetherness, and good food take center stage. Enjoy a generous Christmas buffet featuring homemade classics, game from the forest, desserts, and Christmas treats. Upon arrival, mulled wine and gingerbread await you for an atmospheric start.
A hearty, festive lunch at Målerås Bistro. Here, many of the classic dishes are served to create that authentic Christmas feeling in the middle of the day. Homemade dishes set the Christmas mood in an industrial setting, where glassware naturally plays a central role in the table setting.
Here, a traditional Småland Christmas buffet is served in a unique, glass-inspired setting. The classic flavors are served on the beautiful glassware that has made Kosta famous far beyond Sweden’s borders.
A classic smelt dinner, but with an extra touch of Christmas spirit and entertainment. The table is set right here in the smelt house, and while you enjoy the “Glasriket” national dish, you’ll be entertained by Robert Wells and his trio. December 4 and 5—An evening to remember.
"Hyttsillen," the national dish of the Kingdom of Glass, along with Christmas favorites. On November 19 and 20, the festivities will be extra special as Tennessee Tears livens up the party and turns the evening into a delicious and lively experience.
Starting on November 21, the Christmas spirit fills Kosta all the way through New Year’s Eve. There are small stalls selling treats to take home, carousels, performances, and, of course, the snowy walk to Santa’s house.
And perhaps best of all… all the lights that create a warm, cozy atmosphere… and if you’d like to get even warmer, you’re more than welcome to step inside the glassworks to watch the skilled artisans shape the molten glass.
In Glasriket, you'll also find that slightly more intimate Christmas atmosphere—but with all the Christmas spirit.
In the cozy cabin, you’ll find authentic crafts, glassblowing, and Christmas treats. Local vendors offer unique, personalized gifts.
Experience a classic Småland Christmas atmosphere at Rugstorp Farm. Take a stroll around the farm and then stop by the farm café, where you can enjoy a coffee break and pick up some treats to take home. Held on December 12 and 19.
On November 29, you'll find 17 artisans showcasing local crafts in a cozy setting.
Delicious cakes and homemade Christmas treats. A cozy atmosphere for young and old alike. They also sell beautiful wreaths and Christmas decorations.
Every Advent, we hold contests on our Facebook page where you can win a piece from Glasriket. It’s a chance to win some authentic handcrafted items made by skilled artisans right here in Glasriket.
It’s easy to find that perfect Christmas gift in Glasriket—a gift crafted by skilled artisans. An experience that gives you butterflies in your stomach or where you try your hand at shaping the molten glass. A gift that brings relaxation or a present from days gone by that’s perfect for reusing. There’s plenty to choose from, so be sure to soak up the Christmas spirit yourself and treat yourself to a coffee break or two during your shopping trip in Glasriket.
Give the gift of a truly hot experience where, with guidance, the recipient gets to try their hand at shaping molten glass. Getting to create something you can then take home is a much-appreciated activity. And hot… about 800 degrees.
In Glasriket, you’ll find several places to shop for antiques, retro items, and flea market finds. Some places offer carefully selected items from the past, while others have everything under the sun. Finding a beautiful or practical gift that also has a story behind it adds an extra dimension.
Do you know anyone who loves that thrill in the stomach? Or someone who would appreciate a gift that combines both excitement and nature? If so, we recommend Europe’s longest zipline, located in Glasriket. Adventure and nature all in one.
Handmade glass is always appreciated. A classic lantern, beautiful drinking glasses, or a sculpture that really makes a room. All of our glassworks and studios have their own artistic style, so we can confidently promise that you’ll find glassware here to suit everyone’s taste.
A peaceful moment at the Kosta Boda Art Hotel, where you can combine dining, relaxation, and a visit to a spa that doubles as an exhibition of glass art. Here you’ll also find the bar where “feeling blue” feels like a good thing.
Tadah Coffee Roastery in Glasriket presents this year’s Christmas coffee, Rudolph. A smooth, aromatic coffee with notes of chocolate, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon—perfect for the coffee lover in your life.
A gift that gets more beautiful with time. Leather has that very quality, and whether the gift is an apron or a bag, it will both last and become more beautiful over time.
During the days off around Christmas and New Year’s, it can be nice to do something calm and peaceful. Get out into nature or take a leisurely stroll and check out a beautiful exhibition. Just be and actually feel like you’re on vacation.
A short walk in nature can really be relaxing. And in the winter, it’s a little extra peaceful and quiet. Perfect for just being in the moment. For a little while.
Strolling through an exhibition or museum is both relaxing and educational. Don’t miss Bertil Vallien’s longest boat, the *Voyage Grande*, which you can admire at the Kosta Boda Art Gallery.
In Glasriket, there are two parks where you can, among other things, observe moose up close. But both Kosta Safaripark and Glasrikets Älgpark also feature other animals to discover. Take a guided tour or explore in your own vehicle. It’s up to you!
Feel free to check out our Events Calendar. Here you can find more things happening, both with and without a Christmas theme.