Swedish fika

Buns fragrant with cinnamon, hearty open sandwiches or freshly-baked raspberry muffins. Tempted? Having a coffee break Swedish-style is definitely something not to be missed, so here are some ideas for cafés where you can get the full experience.

ESPRESSO HOUSE
They’re passionate about their coffee here. A great hang-out in the centre of town serving lots of goodies.

SKÄRGÅRDSVÅFFLAN
Enjoy a sweet or savoury Belgian waffle while you explore Oxelösund archipelago. Open summer only.

FÅFÄNGANS KULTUR & TRÄDGÅRDSCAFÉ
Try Hållet nature reserve for vegetarian dishes and homemade buns and cakes. You can also enjoy performances by up-and-coming musicians, listen
to storytellers in the garden, see some theatre or watch a film. Open summer only.

HELLMANSKA GÅRDEN
A café housed in an old mews building, specialising in locallysourced, organic food, cakes and pastries.

OHLSONS BRÖDBOD
A pleasant café in Öster on the eastern side of the town centre offering traditional Swedish cakes and pastries. Fresh bread available first thing in the morning.

MEKKA
A ‘50s-style rendezvous in Öster serving yummy prawn sandwiches, cakes and pastries.