Experience art and nature at a small boutique hotel in Skåne.
Experience art and nature at a small boutique hotel in Skåne.
Welcome to a Nordic restaurant and a boutique hotel in 18th century historic buildings on the Wanås Estate in Skåne in the south of Sweden. Wanås Hotel has eleven individually decorated rooms combining Nordic design and sustainability with locally sourced materials. Kitchen with organic and locally sourced produce from the forest and the on-site farm. Take a walk in the majestic beech forest and explore the renowned sculpture park on site. Lounge with fireplace, mudroom equipped with boots and rain jackets, starry winter nights and long Scandinavian summer nights. Wanås, pronounced "Vanoos" is situated in the south of Sweden 1,5 h from Malmö/Copenhagen.
Warm Welcome to Wanås
Nordic simplicity and contemporary elegance in a peaceful setting
Nordic simplicity and contemporary elegance in a peaceful setting
Wanås Hotel is a peaceful reflection of Wanås estate and characterized by contemporary elegance.
Vintage furniture and contemporary art coexist with natural materials, limestone floors, wooden details and meter-thick stone walls, which create a journey through time with personal references to a place, a time and a family.
Awarded on the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List & This year’s fab by White Guide Hotell & Bar
JANUARY 2025
Open weekends
Valentine’s Day February 14th 2025
Celebrate love with our Valentine’s Day package – an overnight stay, a romantic three-course dinner, and magical moments at Wanås.
Spring concert with Roland Pöntinen March 8th
We are delighted to welcome the internationally acclaimed pianist Roland Pöntinen! With his technical brilliance and poetic expression, he has captivated audiences around the globe. Pöntinen is a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music and a recipient of the royal gold medal Litteris et Artibus for outstanding artistic achievement. In 2024, he was awarded the Royal Academy of Music's Interpretation Prize.
Get the full experience by booking our special concert package.
SPRING 2025
MARCH - MAY
Spring is something extra special at Wanås, and we invite you to experience nature as it awakens.
The sculpture park fills with light and color, and the budding greenery invites you to take long walks and find moments of reflection.
Enjoy lovely spring flavors and refreshing spring drinks on our terrace in an atmosphere that inspires you to embrace new beginnings.
Let us create a memorable stay for you during this magical time of year.
SUMMER 2025
JUNE - SEPTEMBER
Summer, and Wanås shines in the golden light of the sun. The sculpture park bursts with colors and life, while our terrace beckons you to unwind during lazy summer evenings. Here, we serve refreshing summer cocktails, perfect to sip under the open sky as nature puts on its finest show.
In our kitchen, we celebrate summer’s vibrant ingredients with a menu full of flavors that capture the essence of the season. Think juicy berries, crisp vegetables, and freshly picked herbs – all crafted to create an unforgettable culinary experience.
At Wanås, summer is more than a season – it’s an opportunity to celebrate life.
We don’t offer vegan dishes
Read more about our offers under BOOK YOUR STAY.
Art at Wanås Hotel by Igshaan Adams, Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg, Rafael Gomezbarros, Niko Luoma, Ylva Ogland, Roxy Paine, Ann-Sofi Siden and many more.
From the farm, the forest and local producers at the plate in Wanås Restaurant
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. Both staying and non-staying guests are welcome to our restaurant and we are very proud to be mentioned on 360 Eat Guide for Sustainable Gastronomy.
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WANÅS SEASONAL DINNER
Seasonal menu of 5 servings 795 Sek per person
Wine pairing 690 Sek per person
Valentine’s Day February 14th 2025
Celebrate love with a luxurious 3-course dinner
600 SEK per person
Spring concert with Roland Pöntinen March 8th 2025
Welcome to an evening together with world-renowned artist- Roland Pöntinen, ending with a 3-course dinner
900 SEK per person
We don’t offer vegan dishes
Wanås Restaurant Hotel is cash free. We accept payment by card and Swish.
Inspiring meetings and events in a unique environment.
Inspiring meetings and events in a unique environment.
Our meeting and event rooms with views of the surrounding sculpture park and nature of Wanås invites you to a unique environment for all types of events - from exclusive board meetings, creative workshops to private parties and weddings. With eleven individually decorated double rooms, with generous beds and contemporary art, gives you the possibility to rent Wanås Restaurant Hotel exclusively. The kitchen is influenced by the site- the farm’s organic primary products and the wild foraged in the woods. We are in tune with the seasons and proud to offer meals cooked from scratch with ingredients from close by.
There is also the opportunity for inspiring guided tours and workshops in the internationally renowned sculpture park Wanås Konst.
The Large Studio 12–110 p, projector
The Small Studio 2–11 p large screen
Book the Wanås Experience
Book the Wanås Experience
The Wanås Experience – Dining in the Wild, includes an outdoor feast, meals, accommodation and a private tour of the sculpture park. Read about it in Financial Times How To Spend It and please get in touch with us for a bespoke experience of nature, food and artworks in the acclaimed sculpture park Wanås Konst.
Photo by Charlie Drevstam shot in the sculpture park Wanås Konst at Wanås. Site specific art work by South African artist Hannelie Coetzee, Old sow between trees/Ou sog tussen bome, 2015. Wanås Konst is run by the not-for profit Wanås Foundation.
Where past and present meet
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Where past and present meet
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Wanås Restaurant Hotel opened in 2017 in two 18th century barns at the heart of Wanås. It is characterized by contemporary elegance – mixing vintage furniture, contemporary art, natural materials and rustic walls. In the hotel Nordic design meets sustainability, with materials and furniture sourced from the region. Wanås Estate is located in Skåne in the south of Sweden and easily accessed from Copenhagen. Wanås Castle has a history that goes back to medieval times and is today surrounded by a renowned sculpture park with an international collection. Wanås, pronounced "Vanoos" is situated 1,5 h from Malmö and Copenhagen. Travel to Wanås to Kristianstad Airport or to the international Copenhagen Airport where trains link to nearby Hässleholm. Nearest train stations are Hässleholm and Kristianstad.
Wanås Castle is situated on what was once the border between Sweden and Denmark and was a site for battles during the Danish-Swedish Wars in the 16th and 17th centuries. The castle burnt down, but was rebuilt in 1556. The Wanås Estate is organic and sustainable and Wanås is a sustainable destination.
The sculpture park was initiated by Marika Wachtmeister in 1987 and is today run by The Wanas Foundation – Wanås Konst. The permanent collection includes more than 70 site-specific works by artists from all over the world and is housed in the park, 18th century barns and farm buildings that surround Wanås Castle. In addition, there is a program with temporary exhibitions, performances, artists’ talks, workshops and guided tours in the park and in the Art Gallery.
The Wanås Foundation, Sweden
Courtesy the artist.
Photo: Thiebault Jeansen
The Wanås Foundation.
Photo: Mattias Givell/Wanås Konst
The Wanås Foundation, Sweden
Photo: Wanås Konst
The Wanås Foundation, Sweden
Photo: Anders Norrsell
The Wanås Foundation, Sweden
Courtesy the artist.
Photo: Peripixel
The Wanås Foundation, Sweden
Courtesy the artist.
Photo: Anders Norrsell
Contact
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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