Knystaforsen

A meal at Knystaforsen is truly a delight and staying the night further enhances the experience. A former sawmill, it sits in a wonderful spot beside the river, surrounded by woodland, and nature really is at every turn, be that through the panoramic windows or on your plate. Superb ingredients are from the local area and traditional wood-fired cooking adds a smoky edge – one course is even served outside by the campfire. You might sample such delights as moose tartare, trout with lingonberries or duck hearts with wild garlic, which are paired with both wines and interesting non-alcoholic creations.

What makes it worth the detour

• Four-hour, fire-led pacing: dinner is built as an evening, not a quick meal.
• Outdoor moment: at least one course can land by the campfire.
• Sawmill setting: a former mill beside the river, with woodland in the windows and on the plate.

Ingredient stars

• Moose: Wild game shows up in precise, modern plates, including tartare.
• Trout: River-fish cooking that leans on smoke and Nordic acidity, lingonberries appear as a natural pairing.
• Wild garlic: Foraged greens used to lift richer cuts and offal.
• Wood fire: Not an ingredient, but the house signature, smoke and embers shape the flavour of the menu.

Format

• Terroir-led tasting menu served over roughly four hours, with cooking centred on open fire.

Pricing (tasting menu)

• Thu: 2,650 SEK
• Fri: 2,750 SEK
• Sat: 2,850 SEK

What to expect

• Wood-fired cooking used as seasoning, with a smoky edge through the meal.
• One course can be served outdoors by a campfire.
• Local game, river fish, and foraged ingredients drive the menu.