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Culinary Discovery of Gothenburg and Its Archipelago

(A Taste of Gothenburg, Sweden plus Seafood Safari in the Archipelago)

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$4,798 USD *
(For One Person, Double Occupancy)
* Plus taxes. Tours sold on an availability basis.
7 days | 6 nights

Insider’s Culinary Exploration of Gothenburg
Sweden's Culinary Capital plus Seafood Safari

Sweden’s gastronomical reputation has experienced a renaissance in recent years, with chefs giving traditional ingredients a unique twist in modern recipes. Terms such as "locally-sourced" and "foraged" are featured on almost every menu. Nowhere can this be found more evident than in Gothenburg, the city for which the title “Culinary Capital of Sweden” was bestowed by the nation’s rural governmental ministry. Your culinary vacation to Sweden’s second largest city was designed to provide an introduction to the wealth of culinary and cultural treasures this destination has to offer. On this tour you will explore Sweden’s west coast, its history, its cooking, its cuisine and its breathtaking landscapes. Go out with a skipper to haul in his lobster or crab catch, cruise the waterways of the archipelago, trek the cobblestone streets of old town, visit the “Fish Church” and its fishmongers… and learn the mysteries of the Fika, as only the Swedes can turn into a true art form. Isn’t it time that you had a taste of Sweden?
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VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
Please note: Tour inclusions can change depending upon seasonality and weather conditions.
4 Nights Accommodations in Gothenburg
2 Nights Accommodations in Hönö
Round-Trip Airport Transfers
Round-Trip Gothenburg- Hönö Transfers
Swedish Breakfast Buffet Each Morning
Walking Tour of Historic Gothenburg with Fika
6-Course Swedish Heritage Tasting Dinner
Hands-On Cooking Class with Chef
Three-Course Dinner after Instruction
Foodie Tour of Old Town with Lunch
Dinner Cruise in the Archipelago of Gothenburg
Saluhallen Market Shopping Visit
Seafood Safari with Cooking Class & Dinner
While our tours are designed as soft adventure experiences, walking, climbing stairs, and in rare cases mild hiking may be required. If you have mobility issues, you should speak with one of our culinary travel specialists to determine if this tour is appropriate for your situation.
AVAILABLE DATES
Based on your travel dates. Submit request for your desired dates, and we will try to accommodate.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Please note: Actual itineraries are subject to change due to seasonality.
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Day 1
Airport Transfers | Arrival & Check-In
Welcome to Gothenburg! Your excursion to this city on the west coast, in southwestern Sweden, begins when your driver greets you at Landvetter Airport. After a quick orientation of the city, you will enjoy a leisurely drive to your hotel located right in the heart of the city. After checking in, relax or enjoy a stroll along the canals. This evening is free for your own exploration.
Day 2
Swedish Breakfast Buffet
Each morning, relax and enjoy breakfast as you await the day's activities. The hotel serves a delicious Swedish and International breakfast buffet, featuring a wide variety of fresh fruits, cheeses, cold meats, yogurts, breads, pastries and cooked items. Just what you'll need to energize you for the day ahead.
Walking Tour of Historic Gothenburg | Fika
This tour is designed especially for Edible Destinations, and provides an insider's view of historic Gothenburg. Your private tour will take you through the city center where you'll discover some of the City's most famous sites, and some not so famous. You will encounter landmarks such as the Feskekôrka, Gustav Adolfs Torg, Domkyrkan and Kronhuset. One of the highlights of this tour will be to visit the Haga district, one of Gothenburg's oldest areas, where you will indulge in a traditional Fika (a serious coffee break enjoyed with friends…and a pastry or two). Rumors have it that this is where you'll find the world's largest cinnamon bun!
Six-Course Swedish Heritage Tasting Dinner
This evening you are in for a real treat at Restaurant SK, where Swedish culinary tradition is presented in close proximity to the open kitchen (no walls here). You will directly experience the fragrances and flavors as you watch Master Chef Stefan Karlsson's extremely talented culinary team prepare your exquisite, six-course tasting dinner. Each dish is designed around the season with locally-sourced ingredients, all served with Swedish food heritage in mind. This evening's dining experience requires an investment of at least 2 hours, so bring inquisitive taste buds and your sense of adventure!
Day 3
Swedish Breakfast Buffet | Free Time to Explore
Each morning, relax and enjoy breakfast as you await the day's activities. The hotel serves a delicious Swedish and International breakfast buffet, featuring a wide variety of fresh fruits, cheeses, cold meats, yogurts, breads, pastries and cooked items. Just what you'll need to energize you for the day ahead. After breakfast, you will want to plan a day of exploration, relax with optional spa treatments, or simply lounge by the pool.
Hands-On Cooking Class with Chef | 3-Course Dinner
Since the West Coast of Sweden is known for its incredible seafood and shellfish, there is no better way to fully appreciate the bounty of this region than to learn, side-by-side with professional chefs, how to prepare these extraordinary dishes. You'll develop your cooking skills at one of Gothenburg's top restaurants, where you will help create a three-course dinner, learning more about the raw ingredients and cooking methods during your instruction. Then you will all sit down to enjoy your culinary efforts while the sommelier demonstrates the wines that marry perfectly with the food. This is another incredible experience that is destined for the pages of your travel diary.
Day 4
Swedish Breakfast Buffet
Each morning, relax and enjoy breakfast as you await the day's activities. The hotel serves a delicious Swedish and International breakfast buffet, featuring a wide variety of fresh fruits, cheeses, cold meats, yogurts, breads, pastries and cooked items. Just what you'll need to energize you for the day ahead.
Foodie Tour of Historic Old Town with Lunch
In the late morning you will join the group for a lively trek through the markets, such as the indoor fish market of the Feskekôrka ("Fish Church"), so named due to its resemblance to a Gothic church. Learn about both the history and the evolution of Gothenburg's food scene through the wonderful bakeries and fine food shops located in the City's oldest neighborhood. Discover popular food favorites while getting a taste of Gothenburg's rich history and culture. You'll be introduced to places the locals love, and immerse you in the culinary experiences that have made Gothenburg the Food Capital of Sweden.
Dinner Cruise in the Gothenburg Archipelago
This evening you will be welcomed aboard the M/S Göteborg for a multi-course dinner. The evening begins in style with a glass of sparkling wine on the upper deck, and continues in the ship's dining room on the lower deck. Lean back and enjoy the stunning scenery and first-class service as you cruise through Gothenburg's Archipelago, and past well known islands, including Styrsö, Donsö and Brännö. This evening's experience is specifically designed to give you a different perspective of the City as it is viewed from the water.
Day 5
Swedish Breakfast Buffet
Each morning, relax and enjoy breakfast as you await the day's activities. The hotel serves a delicious Swedish and International breakfast buffet, featuring a wide variety of fresh fruits, cheeses, cold meats, yogurts, breads, pastries and cooked items. Just what you'll need to energize you for the day ahead.
Saluhallen Market Visit
Located right in the city center lies Gothenburg's largest market hall which was constructed in the late 1800s. This culinary sanctuary is a sight to behold, as it is as beautiful on the outside as it is on the interior, offering a true taste of Sweden. There are nearly 50 vendors located in this market, offering a wide range of Swedish and International fare. You will also find Saluhallen Market an excellent place to do that souvenir shopping you've been putting off. A small taste of Sweden is naturally the best souvenir you can take back home at the end of a culinary tour.
Check-Out | Afternoon Transfer to Hönö | Hotel Check-In
Once you have checked out of your hotel, your driver will escort you to Hönö, approximately one hour to the west of Gothenburg. There you will check into your dockside lodging, and rest up for adventure, a proper description of the day that follows. This evening you will enjoy some leisurely time, and dinner on your own. The restaurant at the hotel is quite nice, and this evening would be a great time to try it out. Of course, there are several other great restaurants within a very short walk.
Day 6
Swedish Breakfast Buffet
This morning, relax dockside and enjoy breakfast as you await the day's activities. The hotel serves a delicious Swedish breakfast buffet, featuring a wide variety of fresh fruits, cheeses, cold meats, yogurts, breads, pastries and cooked items. Just what you'll need to energize you for the day ahead.
Seafood Safari | Cooking Class | Dinner
Shellfish on the west coast of Sweden is among the best in the world, likely due to its icy cold waters. If you are traveling to Sweden in late September through October, your seafood safari includes a lobster hunt (black gold as the locals like to say). If your travels bring you to Sweden in the spring, then your seafood safari will include crabbing and/or a mussel expedition. On a lobster safari, you'll head out to sea to haul up lobster pots with the careful guidance of a knowledgeable skipper. The crabbing season offers a very similar experience. During mussel season you will visit yet another area to learn how mussels are harvested. Regardless of which crustacean is the subject of today's catch, your expedition will last approximately 3 to 4 hours, at which time you'll head back to shore and receive a cooking lesson on how to prepare the delicious delicacies. Depending upon weather, that could even be over an open fire in salty seawater spiked with white wine. Add in some freshly baked bread and a dollop of regional aioli, and you'll think you have discovered a gastronomic paradise (…and you have!).
Day 7
Swedish Breakfast Buffet | Check-Out
This morning, relax dockside and enjoy a Swedish breakfast buffet prior to check-out. Time flies when you're having so much fun, but alas…it is time to check out and depart this delicious, "Edible Destination."
Transfer Back to Gothenburg | Departure
Once you have checked out of your hotel, your driver will escort you to the Landvetter Airport for your return home, or journeys onward (slightly over one hour drive time). If you wish to spend more time in Gothenburg, simply let your culinary travel specialist know, and we can make arrangements on your behalf.
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