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NWG // GIFTS & HOME FURNISHINGS
Destination Kosta
Kosta Boda Art Hotel
Kosta Boda Art Hotel in Kosta is the wKosta Boda Art Hotel in Kosta is the world ' s first art glass hotel . The hotel is a living showroom for art glass and showcases a heritage since 1742 . With its 102 rooms , conference facilities , indoor and outdoor pools as well as a large spa and relaxation area , the hotel has contributed to Kosta becoming a tourist destination . This provides a fantastic economic boost and the number of visitors throughout the region has increased . Restaurant and a bar , with different food concepts , create the prerequisite for providing guests with a choice of desired dining experiences . In 2023 , the hotel received the Travelers ' Choice award from Tripadvisor . The award means that during the past year , the hotel has received consistently positive and high reviews and ratings from its guests and is ranked in Tripadvisor ' s top 10 % best and most popular accommodations in the world . The hotel is unique in its kind , originating from the art glass which is designed for the experience .
Kosta Lodge
At Kosta Lodge , accommodation is offered in hotel rooms or cottages . Kosta Lodge also rents places for visitors who want to spend the night in their own mobile home . The hotel has a restaurant , conference room , pool area with two heated pools , a large sun deck , jacuzzi , wood-fired hot tub , sauna , adventure golf and a seasonal ice cream bar with Småland ' s largest ice creams . At the nearby Kosta Wilderness Camp , groups of friends and conference groups can challenge themselves and each other in different sporting activities . Fishing , crayfishing and hunting are also offered at the wilderness camp . Here it is also excellent to experience nature on your own . Fishing equipment , canoes and bicycles can be rented at the Kosta Rental Center .
Kosta Safari Park
Here the visitor takes his own car and goes on a safari in 200 hectares of Småland primeval forest to meet moose , bison , mouflon sheep , fallow deer , red deer and wild boar in their natural environment . There is also the possibility to experience the animals from the mountain bike track that leads around the park or from some of the adjacent parking places .
In 2023 , three new accommodations with hotel standards were inaugurated in the park . The exclusive glass houses are built among the treetops four meters above the ground and are equipped with a kitchen and a toilet .
Kosta Delikatess
At Kosta Delikatess there is both a restaurant and a shop with delicacies from forest , land and sea . Locally produced food and drink are also offered here , such as charcuterie from Kosta Safaripark , bread from Kosta Bakery , beer from Kosta Brewery or Gin from Kosta Distillery . Here you can also find one of Sweden ' s largest gin bars with over 385 different types of gin . The store has a wide range of delicacies , including from its own businesses . Fresh fish and shellfish , charcuterie , cheeses , oils , spices , coffee , tea and chocolate are some of the items found in the range .
Kosta Outlet
At Kosta Outlet , 20 000 m 2 of branded shopping is offered in 14 stores , with everything from clothes to hunting accessories , books , toys , flowers and interior design . Here you can also eat or drink something good at one of the various restaurants . Next to Kosta Outlet are the factory stores for Orrefors and Kosta Boda , where it is possible to buy the glass whose production can be seen at the glass factory .
Kosta Brewery
Kosta Bryggeri produces beer and soft drinks of the best quality . Among other things , Hyttpilsner , Modern English and Kosta Amber are produced here . The beer is served in the company ' s own restaurants and is also available for sale at local System companies and via System company ' s sales range .
Kosta Destillery
Production of Gin for own needs at Kosta Boda Art Hotel , Kosta Delikatess and Kosta Lodge . It is also available for sale at local Systembolaget and via Systembolaget ' s assortment .
Kosta Hyttgin , Kosta Bruksgin and Kosta Kristall are three varieties that are produced and all received a silver medal at the Gin & Tonic Festival 2023 .
Kosta Hyttsill
This activity is an old tradition in the Kingdom of Glass that dates back to the time when the cabin was the meeting point of the area . It offers genuine Småland food prepared in the cooling ovens , drinks , entertainment and glassblowing at the master level . Those who are interested also have the opportunity to try glassblowing .
Kosta Förlag
Kosta Förlag runs a publishing house aKosta Förlag runs a publishing house and the shop Books & Toys in Kosta . The publishing house publishes books that in various ways highlight the Group ' s other brands such as Craft , Kosta Boda Art Hotel and Brasserie 1742 . The publisher has also published a number of books with designers from Orrefors and Kosta Boda .
Lågprisvaruhuset
This is a discount department store with a wide range of food , dairy products , household items , home furnishings , clothes , toys , leisure items , car care , tools and barbecue etc . The department store buys leftover stock and goods at a discount from all over the world . Everything here is offered at a very favorable price that is very noticeable to the consumer .
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