Last updated: 29 July 2023
Those seeking rural tranquility and locally sourced food should consider Ängavallen. Ecology and gastronomy work in harmony here as the only end-to-end farm in Europe.
The internationally recognised Ängavallen takes pride of place in the outskirts of Södra Håslöv village, 20km south of Malmo in southwest Sweden. As a family run enterprise, Rolf Axel Nordström overseas the farm with sons, Niclas managing the hotel and events while Mathias’ main focus is agronomy and animal breeding.
Ängavallen sits on a generous 230 hectares of land and full of plump content animals. Strolling the grounds amidst the cows mooing it quickly reminds you this is definitely not a city break. White washed timber, terracotta tiles on the floor and exposed metal beams is the epitome of the country life.
They’re famous for their Sunday brunch so be sure to stay the weekend to make the most of this glorious feast. Brunch is 100% organic with sausages, cold meats, meatballs, fruits all available at the farm. Don’t miss the opportunity to try their stone-baked organic sourdough and variety of cheeses made from the farms produce.
Stay at Ängavallen
Each room notably named after the farm animals or those surrounding the garden, aptly named after the herbs in the herb garden. Each room blends itself with sleek modernity with the buildings more of a notable cottage like structure. Exposed beams, barn like doors and entry ways. The bathrooms are kitted out with rainfall shower heads and a modern curved glass shower screens for some extra space. Luxury additions of cloud-like king sized bed, fresh sparkling water provided in room and heated floors in the bathroom reaffirm the tranquility of Ängavallen.
Ängavallen – The Restaurant
Serving their onsite sourced produce, the paddock to plate concept couldn’t be clearer here. The animals at Ängavallen have a lifespan four times greater than that of other farms. They graze slowly and live a happy vegan life. The average life of a cow is five years, however at Ängavallen they can live to twenty.
Alongside meat, the farm uses milk from the cows is used to create 15 different varieties of cheese and yoghurt. On average, 70% of the produce used in the restaurant, the rest is sold in the farm shop. Growing fruit and vegetables on the farm ensures that the only produce brought in is spices, black pepper, salt, beer and wine, all organic of course.
Patrons come from far and wide to dine at Ängavallen. Featuring three, four and five-course dinners with wine pairings, ensure you’re in no rush. Embrace the slow pace here and savour the tasty and delicate meats, pork with beetroot and mustard seeds, organic spicy sausage, pudding and palate cleansing courses are all divine and a treat for your senses.
A savoury tasting platter featuring six cheeses accompanied with membrillo, pastes and jellies paired with wines ensures a drawn-out dining extravaganza.
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Nearby and local area
Ideally you’d want a car to explore this part of the world. Train stations aren’t close, buses are infrequent, while it’s not impossible to reach Ängavallen without a car, your own transport will enable you to explore the surrounding areas.
Don’t miss experiences at Ängavallen
Ängavallen offers a safari experience as a part of Sunday brunch and to all guests staying onsite. The safari includes a tour of the farm and the elements that make this a unique farming experience. Explore the crops, the greenhouse and the animals. Remembering the cows freely roam the property under the open sky, we found them after trekking through a few paddocks to locate them. Hope for nice weather and you might be lucky enough to a cuddle with a piglet or two in the piggery.
The Essentials | Ängavallen
- Address: Norra Håslöv, Ängavallens väg 17-9, 235 91 VELLINGE, Sweden
- Website
Disclaimer: I visited Ängavallen as a part TBEX with thanks to Visit Sweden and Malmotown. As always, all opinions are my own.
