Scan Magazine – August 2018

78 | Issue 115 | August 2018

Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Top Autumn Experiences in Sweden

Spending time in nature contributes to increased good and wellbeing. At Brokamåla
Estate, visitors can explore nature, take part in outdoor activities such as hunting,
fishing, canoeing or kayaking, or simply relax for a while.

By Malin Norman | Photos: Brokamåla Gård

Sweden’s most southern wilderness of-
fers something that many of us lack, yet
desperately need — peace and quiet. At
Brokamåla Estate, in the western part
of Blekinge, guests have access to more
than 25 lakes, fabulous fishing and hunt-
ing opportunities, private beaches and
boats, and beautiful hiking routes. With
over 200 lakes, this area is also called the
Lake District of southern Sweden.

Owners Lars and Maria Sällström explain
that guests especially remark on the
peaceful setting and the opportunities it

offers for relaxing and recharging. “Here,

you can be on your own for a while,” Lars

says. “Our guests appreciate the silence

and the possibility for undisturbed time,

whether visiting with family or perhaps

for a company event. We are surround-

ed by forest and yet only one and a half

hours from Copenhagen’s international

airport.”

Simplicity with finesse

The concept for Brokamåla has devel-

oped gradually, inspired by trips and work

abroad, for example in Scotland, where

The essence of wilderness

the couple could see the potential of of-

fering something a bit special. Unsurpris-

ingly, it has become an incredibly popu-

lar concept and, some 27 years since its

humble beginnings, the estate has around

1,000 visitors per year, from places as

far away as Dubai, Ukraine and Brazil.

In fact, Brokamåla was one of only 15 at-

tractions nominated for Stora Turistpriset

(Sweden’s Big Tourism Prize) in 2016.

“Our clients are our best ambassadors,”

admits Lars. Many visitors come back,

and the owners listen to their feedback

and requests in order to develop the con-

cept even further. “We get so much en-

ergy and happiness from the people we

meet,” agrees Maria. “It’s such a privilege

to live in this setting and many visitors

come just to be a part of our everyday life.