Very nice service with outdoor dining. Several options for appetizer, entree and dessert. I was not…read morevery hungry but tired from traveling so I chose comfort food- the meatballs. Quite good. And then dessert which was a deconstructed passion fruit cheesecake. All with a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

The food was decent, but the owner made us feel very unwelcome. She wasn't helpful at all. We would…read morenot recommend that anyone visiting that area on an EF Tours trip patronize this business.

I have now stayed at several hotels in the Gränna area, and cannot say that Ribbagården compares…read morefavorably in most respects. On the plus side, there seems always to be a room available, when other hotels are filled... this is how I ended up staying there twice. Also, it is somewhat less expensive than comparable hotels, but it is also cheaper. If one is looking for a place to sleep, and not an experience, it is certainly adequate. Part of my disappointment stems from what Ribbagården could be. Parts of the house date back to the 1400s, and it has been operating as a hotel for over 100 years. The place is steeped in culture, and potentially quite beautiful. Unfortunately, the appearance of the place creates a strong impression that the management is committed to putting as little money back into the hotel as possible. Little effort has been made to preserve the historical feel that could potentially add to the experience (in contrast to Hotell Amalias Hus, just up the road). While not dirty, the place is clearly in a state of general disrepair. The modern additions are both incongruous with the potential historical feel, and also generally quite cheap. The place looks as if they have sold off the valuable antiques and replaced them with flea market purchases. In summary, this is not a place to avoid. I would happily stay here again, if no other hotel rooms were available in Gränna. However, if one wants more of a memorable experience, as opposed to just a comfortable bed and simple but adequate breakfast, there are better places within a few hundred feet.

What a special place! Håkan and Ulrika are extremely welcoming and warm, we felt right at home from…read morethe first moment. Every cabin is handmade and beautifully designed - simple and clean and natural, with everything we needed and nothing more. There's no electricity or water in the cabins, but the bathhouse is very nearby with gorgeous showers, toilets, a sauna. Inside the cabins are kerosene lamps and candles. We loved the clean, leaf-filtered air. We loved the quietness of nature at night, and the birdsongs that woke us each morning. We visited in July. The days were warm enough to swim and kayak (which we did several times a day). The nights were cool enough for sleeping, but not cool enough for a fire. Breakfast was served in the restaurant - a big Swedish breakfast with various homemade breads, jams, cheeses, fruit, yogurts, mueslis, juices, coffee, tea. So, so good! The restaurant, also constructed from wood, gets plenty of natural light through the irregular-shaped windows. You can see the farm on one side of the building, and the lake on the other. In the middle of the room is a huge fireplace made of clay and stone. I can only imagine how cozy it is during colder months, and trust me, I plan to find out one day :) For lunch and dinner, Håkan provided organic vegetables grown himself on the land. We also had the choice of fish or lamb (raised on the farm as well). We chose the latter and did not regret our choice. There's also good beer and wine available for purchase. We cooked our own meals in the outdoor kitchen with other guests staying at urnatur. By the end of our stay, we'd made several new friends. Even though we cooked different meals, it was amazing to share the space, the same open fire, the same pans and utensils, and of course the same dinner table. I absolutely love this concept and now dream of having my own outdoor kitchen. There's so much more I could say, but I'll stop here and urge you visit urnatur for yourself. It's a restorative place created by really wonderful people. We look forward to visiting again very soon, and thankfully, it's only a 2-hour train ride from our home in Stockholm.

Not sure if I should review the rest-stop or the historical Brahehus site?…read more Let's go for the view at the historic site. Simply amazing. If you stop here, go over to the other side of the road and check it out. It's unbelievable. We didn't eat at the rest stop so I can't really say more than it looked ok, it was super busy but still seemed pretty relaxed. It's hard to rate this. It gets a 5 for the view.

This rest stop is beautiful situated and has large green areas. It is actually not located anywhere…read morenear the ruins, for that you have to drive a different way. Many tables and they are placed with a lot of space between them. South bound rest stop has the sea view. There are toilets.