Sustainable Comfort in the Heart of Art and Nature
Relax in thoughtfully designed rooms, enjoy seasonal meals, and step straight into nature and an inspiring art experience.
Sustainable Comfort in the Heart of Art and Nature
Relax in thoughtfully designed rooms, enjoy seasonal meals, and step straight into nature and an inspiring art experience.
Welcome to Wanås Restaurant Hotel – a boutique stay in southern Sweden where timeless architecture, modern comfort and world-class art meet. Located in the heart of Wanås Estate, the hotel is set in two beautifully restored 18th-century barns, where rustic stone walls, vintage furniture and Nordic design come together in a unique blend of elegance and authenticity.
Once the site of border battles between Denmark and Sweden, Wanås Castle was rebuilt in 1556 and now stands as a peaceful, powerful reminder of the past. Today, the entire estate is organically farmed and deeply rooted in sustainability – a destination for conscious travelers, art lovers and those simply seeking stillness.
Every detail is thoughtfully curated – from sustainably sourced materials to the locally crafted furnishings that echo the landscape outside. Eleven individually designed rooms invite you to slow down and reconnect, with soft beds, natural textures and art around every corner.
Step outside and you're surrounded by magic. A medieval castle. A sculpture park with over 70 site-specific artworks by world-renowned artists. Majestic beech forests, open fields and seasonal exhibitions that change with the rhythm of the land.
Stone Walls, Soft Beds & perfect Stillness
Beautifully restored rooms with warm textures and rustic charm – a seamless blend of luxury and landscape.
Stone Walls, Soft Beds & perfect Stillness
Beautifully restored rooms with warm textures and rustic charm – a seamless blend of luxury and landscape.
With eleven carefully crafted rooms, the hotel offers a calm and personal stay. Nordic design and high-quality materials come together in timeless spaces built to last. Limestone floors, solid wood and local craftsmanship meet vintage furniture and contemporary art – all chosen to create comfort with meaning.
“This small hotel plays in a league of its own…
It’s beautiful, peaceful, inspiring, fun, generous – both timeless and contemporary at once. The food is fantastic (much of it grown on-site or sourced from nearby farms), and the wine selection is exciting.
Don’t miss Wanås Konst – give it a couple of hours, which really means taking a long walk through the sculpture park, enjoying the nature and being surprised by the artworks that appear along the way.”
“Wow! We were recommended Wanås and booked our annual training in Skåne here, choosing a great-value conference package (including accommodation, meals, and a meeting room).
The hotel rooms are lovely – airy, with comfortable beds and thoughtful details. The food – breakfast, lunch and a four-course dinner – has been an absolute delight.
The chefs and service staff have been fantastic. Their respectful treatment of excellent, local ingredients truly enhanced our experience.
Thank you! We’re already looking for an “excuse” to book our next visit.”
Fresh. Local. Full of Flavor.
From the farm, the forest and local producers at the plate in Wanås Restaurant
Fresh. Local. Full of Flavor.
From the farm, the forest and local producers at the plate in Wanås Restaurant
Game, vegetables, milk, and beef from our farm and forest are the foundation of our menus. We prepare all food from scratch with great love for the ingredients and care for the environment. We maintain high quality by controlling the entire process from forest and farm to plate.
Surroundings
Contemporary art meets timeless nature across the Wanås estate.
Surroundings
Contemporary art meets timeless nature across the Wanås estate.
Welcome to Wanås – home to an internationally acclaimed sculpture park, a medieval castle, and a modern organic farm. Experience contemporary art and cultural history on a walk through the beautiful, untamed beech forest.
The sculpture park was initiated by Marika Wachtmeister in 1987 and is now run by The Wanås Foundation – Wanås Konst. The permanent collection features more than 70 site-specific works by artists from around the world, displayed throughout the park, as well as in 18th-century barns and farm buildings surrounding Wanås Castle. The program also includes temporary exhibitions, performances, artist talks, workshops, and guided tours in both the park and the Art Gallery.
Wanås Restaurant Hotel in media around the world
Wanås Restaurant Hotel in media around the world
Luxury travel: Wanas, the Swedish hotel with its own art and sculpture park. By Sean Thomas, August 2019.
Wild dining: the vogue for feasting outside. by Gisela Wiliams, October 26 2019
Written by Clara le Fort, Gestalten 2019
Travel trends and destination inspiration for the modern adventurer. By Jeraly. Gerba and Pavia Rosati. Hardie Grant/Fathom Books 2019
Global Exeptionell nivå. Nytänd stjärna med snille och smak
November 2017, Travel Sweden Part 1, Wanas Hotel and Sculpture Park, by Lou Archell,
July 2017. A Guide to Sweden’s Charming, Relaxed Southernmost County: Skåne. By Matilde Wergeland.
June, 2017. Vacanza in Svezia, nel bosco segreto degli alberi parlanti, l'indirizzo di un hotel piccolissimo. By/av Maria Chiara Antonini.
May 2017. Hot 100. Scandi Chic in the Wood. By/av Jeni Porter.
A Swedish sculpture park with organic farming on historical grounds. By/av Alexandra Filippenko.
April 2017, Björn Solfors
October 2016. Castle on a Cloud, av/by Jeni Porter, foto/photo Magnus Mårding.
Visit & contact
Visit & contact
Wanås Restaurant Hotel
Wanås, 289 90, Knislinge
+46 (0) 44 253 15 81
We are located between Hässleholm and Kristianstad in Skåne, Sweden. 1,5 h from Malmö/Copenhagen. Travel to Wanås Kristianstad Österlen Airport, Ronneby Air Port, Malmö Airport or international Copenhagen Airport where trains link to nearby train stations Hässleholm and Kristianstad.
Book your table HERE or email restaurant@wanasrh.se
We are Cash free restaurant and hotel. We accept payment by card only, VISA, MasterCard and Amex.
Please email us at hotel@wanasrh.se
We are always looking for people who can enrich our team with a profound interest in hospitality.
Right now we are looking for 2 stars to join our Front of House team!
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Creating work opportunities in rural Europe, Wanås Restaurant Hotel is supported by The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Developement 2014 -2020.