Peaceful Sweden countryside stay near Lake Vattern

Hotel Gyllene Uttern, Grånna, Småland, Sweden

Superior room with lake view
Superior room with lake view
Röttle Vattenfall
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Superior room with lake view
Superior room with lake view

Property details

Experience Sweden’s famous hospitality, delicious cuisine and stunning scenery from a cosy and traditional Småland hotel near the shores of Lake Vattern – includes breakfast
  • Lakeside idyll: Situated in the natural paradise that is Småland, Hotel Gyllene Uttern offers its guests the opportunity to relax and unwind in the fresh air, freedom and stunning surroundings that rural Sweden provides in abundance. The homely, traditional hotel has beautiful views over neighbouring Lake Vattern and its island, Visingso; stay here and explore the local craft village, pedal around the lake, take a boat trip or tee off with a round of golf.

  • Elegantly accommodated: The hotel’s sweetly appointed rooms are stylish and contemporary, with patterned wallpaper, wonderfully comfortable beds, modern en suite facilities and all the expected amenities like hairdryers and televisions. Many have views over the lake shimmering in the distance. Work up to a good night’s sleep in the hotel’s indoor and outdoor gyms or relax achy muscles in the sauna.

  • Historic restaurant: Since the hotel opened in the 1930s it has been a renowned local destination for dining. Sample fresh and flavoursome Swedish cuisine made with produced sourced from the surrounding area and cooked in the traditional style. Breakfasts feature freshly baked bread and pancakes plus all the Scandi-style favourites, while lunches and dinners have all the classic dishes like meatballs and Toast Skagen – yummy.

How to get there

Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport is about a one hour and 45 minutes’ drive away, while Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport is about three hours and 20 minutes away. Nearby Huskvarna has a station – about 20 minutes’ drive from the hotel – which connects to Gothenburg through the town of Falkoping. If you’re coming by car, the hotel offers electric charging points and parking.


Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Lakeside idyll: Situated in the natural paradise that is Småland, Hotel Gyllene Uttern offers its guests the opportunity to relax and unwind in the fresh air, freedom and stunning surroundings that rural Sweden provides in abundance. The homely, traditional hotel has beautiful views over neighbouring Lake Vattern and its island, Visingso; stay here and explore the local craft village, pedal around the lake, take a boat trip or tee off with a round of golf.

  • Elegantly accommodated: The hotel’s sweetly appointed rooms are stylish and contemporary, with patterned wallpaper, wonderfully comfortable beds, modern en suite facilities and all the expected amenities like hairdryers and televisions. Many have views over the lake shimmering in the distance. Work up to a good night’s sleep in the hotel’s indoor and outdoor gyms or relax achy muscles in the sauna.

  • Historic restaurant: Since the hotel opened in the 1930s it has been a renowned local destination for dining. Sample fresh and flavoursome Swedish cuisine made with produced sourced from the surrounding area and cooked in the traditional style. Breakfasts feature freshly baked bread and pancakes plus all the Scandi-style favourites, while lunches and dinners have all the classic dishes like meatballs and Toast Skagen – yummy.

How to get there

Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport is about a one hour and 45 minutes’ drive away, while Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport is about three hours and 20 minutes away. Nearby Huskvarna has a station – about 20 minutes’ drive from the hotel – which connects to Gothenburg through the town of Falkoping. If you’re coming by car, the hotel offers electric charging points and parking.


Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Location and what's nearby

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Hotel Gyllene Uttern, Gyllene Uttern 1, 563 92 Gränna, Sweden

The hotel nestles on the south-eastern shore of Lake Vattern, Sweden’s deepest and second-largest lake. Waterside attractions include lounging on beautiful beaches, taking in the views of the water and hiking in the surrounding countryside. The lake is so large it creates its own microclimate: the eastern shore is famous for its apple trees, while the enveloping forests and valleys are verdantly green. Hire a bike to explore the west coast in greater detail or hop onto the island in the middle of the lake – Visingso – to pedal around the 25-kilometre-long cycle trail.

The wider region of Småland is a stunning place brimming with diverse landscapes and exciting experiences in nature. Savour an authentic taste of Småland with a berry or mushroom foraging experience, take your pick from a number of hiking trails to see the area from a unique perspective, or for something truly unique, head to a moose park and see these wonderful animals up close. For a dose of culture, there are top-class museums and art galleries, too.

The towns of Huskvarna and Jonkoping offer cosy restaurants, picturesque streets and beautiful parks, with the spectacular countryside of Småland tantalisingly close by.
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Need additional help with your booking? Call our Concierge team on + 44 2039 807 013 (Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm).