Sweden's new Michelin stars, old traditions and culinary discoveries

From cinnamon buns to lobster safaris, Sweden’s golden season on the plate

As the forests glow in fiery colours and cooler days set in, Sweden embraces autumn with flavours, festivals, and fresh hotel openings.

Sweet classic: cinnamon bun day

On October 4th, Swedes celebrate their beloved cinnamon bun. Around 10 million are enjoyed on this day alone. A perfect place to explore the tradition is Alingsås – Sweden’s “Capital of Fika” with about 20 cafés. Guided fika tours offer tastings of cinnamon buns, princess cake, and the “seven kinds of cookies”, along with insights into café culture and local history.

Culinary highlights from coast to south

• Lobster season in West Sweden: From September 20th, freshly caught lobster takes centre stage. Special menus and lobster safaris off Marstrand Island mark the start of the season.
• Royal Djurgården Apple Festival: Late September brings tastings of more than 100 apple varieties on one of Stockholm’s most scenic islands.
• St Martin’s Goose in Skåne: On November 10th, the south celebrates with traditional goose dinners, especially at Hotell Gässlingen and Skanörs Gässlinge Hotel.

New stays and gourmet news

• Dyröns Värdshus: A new inn on the island of Dyrön, run by Joakim and Ida Lager, combines seaside boathouse stays with local flavours and island hiking packages.
• Restaurant Signum, Mölnlycke: Awarded two Michelin stars and a Green Star, chef Thomas Sjögren’s restaurant highlights sustainable fine dining with West Coast seafood.
• Clasonska Gården, Uppsala: From November 2025, a historic 17th-century townhouse will host 13 themed suites – each designed to reflect a different century, turning history into a stayable experience.

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