Knislinge, Sweden

Wanås Hotel

The Nordics • Stay • Wanås Hotel in Knislinge, Sweden

What is the hotel in a nutshell?

Welcome to Wanås Hotel, a boutique sanctuary that intertwines art, history and Nordic charm within the rustic walls of two 18th-century barns in Skåne, Sweden. Boasting a lineage steeped in medieval tales and war-soaked annals, Wanås Hotel marries vintage aesthetics with contemporary elegance. The vibrant traces of its past unfold in its organic, sustainable practices and a famed sculpture park, home to over 70 site-specific installations. An ideal destination for art enthusiasts and serenity seekers, this unique gem is a mere one and a half hour’s journey from Malmö or Copenhagen.

What are the rooms like?

Each of the eleven rooms, including three Junior Suites, offers an individually tailored experience that blends rustic charm with Nordic design sensibilities. Echoing the hotel’s commitment to sustainability, the inviting spaces are graced with bespoke furniture and materials sourced locally or from the estate. Vintage pink-tiled bathrooms, generous beds, limestone and oak floors contribute to an atmosphere of sophisticated relaxation. A stay in any of these rooms, brimming with natural light, is to surrender to the allure of a bygone era punctuated by modern comfort.

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What else?

Wanås Hotel encourages you to savour the bounty of Skåne with meals prepared from organic, locally sourced ingredients, a feature that solidifies the hotel’s commitment to sustainability. Step into the acclaimed Wanås Restaurant, housed in a historic stable block, to enjoy culinary delights from their forest and on-site farm. In addition to the gastronomic delights, hotel guests are given complimentary access to the renowned Wanås Konst sculpture park, where art and nature marry in a stunning visual symphony. Whether you spend your time lounging by the fireplace, exploring the sprawling estate, or indulging in the seasonal menu, Wanås offers an intimate immersion into the heart of Swedish art, culture and natural beauty.

What’s the region like?

Skåne doesn’t try to compete with Sweden’s north or centre – it doesn’t need to. Down here, the land softens, the pace steadies and the Danish influence lingers in everything from dialect to architecture. The cities – Malmö, Lund and Helsingborg – carry their weight, but the real rhythm is rural: broad fields, Baltic light, beaches that stretch without interruption. Skåne feeds the rest of the country, literally. Seafood, root vegetables, berries, game – all of it shaped by a farm-to-table culture that predates the phrase. Art is quiet but present. Design leans functional. It’s not the Sweden of snow and fjäll. It’s something gentler. And far more interesting than it lets on.

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