The Central Nordics

The Central Nordics

with Fia Guillikson, Niki Sjölund and Lena Flaten

with Fia Guillikson, Niki Sjölund and Lena Flaten

Historic stone bridge over a river surrounded by greenery and buildings.
Group of people examining products at a market stall.

Meet the Curator

Fia Guilliksson

Fia Gulliksson Chef, Entrepreneur & UNESCO Gastronomy Advocate | Östersund, Sweden

Fia Gulliksson is a serial entrepreneur and chef whose life's work sits at the intersection of food, culture, and sustainable community development. Her Mission is to make the world better through good food ecosystems in a fun way. 

The driving force behind Östersund's successful bid to become a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Fia helped establish Östersund as one of the first cities ever named to the network in 2010, building its reputation on sustainability and small-scale craft. Her influence has since rippled across the Nordic region, inspiring cities including Bergen, Norway to follow suit.

Born into a family of culinary enthusiasts and raised in the Jämtland region of northern Sweden, Fia founded Jazzköket — a restaurant that went on to win a White Guide Award, Sweden's most coveted food accolade, and was voted the country's most sustainable restaurant in 2014. She also spent three years as the host of Swedish Radio's popular food programme, Meny. She calls herself a “Passionate Potato”, not a couch potato, nor a spectator, she always keeps her eyes peeled. 

In 2016, Fia was awarded an honorary doctorate by Mid Sweden University in recognition of her contributions to creative gastronomy and regional development. As CEO of Food In Action, founded in 2000, she has launched a number of successful sustainable brands that have catalysed the cultural and economic development of Jämtland, all while remaining debt-free and profitable.

Today, Fia travels the world inspiring others toward creative action, sustainable entrepreneurship, and social transformation through food. A passionate advocate for the Nordic region's extraordinary larder, she brings guests into an intimate, living relationship with the landscapes, producers, and food traditions of northern Sweden, an experience that is as much about place and people as it is about what's on the plate. 

 

Limited to 12 guests. Intentionally intimate. Designed for conversation, access and spontaneity.

Limited to 12 guests. Intentionally intimate. Designed for conversation, access and spontaneity.

The Details

Duration

12 Nights

Group Size

Max 12

Accommodation

Boutique Hotels and Farm Stays

Inclusions

Dining, experiences, transfers

Exclusions

Flights

The Nordic wilderness is the pantry. The forest floor offers up what the season allows, the seaweed rises to meet the warm waters and the fish move with the currents. The kitchen answers to the daily harvest with a patient, instinctive and deep respect of place.

Sample Itinerary

Where you’re going

Day One - Two

Stockholm Arrival

The journey begins in Stockholm, with two days to settle into the city before heading north. Guests stay in a gorgeous boutique hotel in the heart of the city, with time to wander its old streets, waterways and islands at an easy pace. A visit to Fotografiska brings a dose of contemporary art and photography, while a leisurely lunch at Stockholm's famous food hall offers a first taste of Swedish produce and provisions. In the evening, guests are treated to dinner with Niklas Ekstedt at his acclaimed restaurant Ekstedt, a fitting introduction to the fire led, ingredient driven cooking that defines this journey north.

Day One - Two

Stockholm Arrival

The journey begins in Stockholm, with two days to settle into the city before heading north. Guests stay in a gorgeous boutique hotel in the heart of the city, with time to wander its old streets, waterways and islands at an easy pace. A visit to Fotografiska brings a dose of contemporary art and photography, while a leisurely lunch at Stockholm's famous food hall offers a first taste of Swedish produce and provisions. In the evening, guests are treated to dinner with Niklas Ekstedt at his acclaimed restaurant Ekstedt, a fitting introduction to the fire led, ingredient driven cooking that defines this journey north.

Day One - Two

Stockholm Arrival

The journey begins in Stockholm, with two days to settle into the city before heading north. Guests stay in a gorgeous boutique hotel in the heart of the city, with time to wander its old streets, waterways and islands at an easy pace. A visit to Fotografiska brings a dose of contemporary art and photography, while a leisurely lunch at Stockholm's famous food hall offers a first taste of Swedish produce and provisions. In the evening, guests are treated to dinner with Niklas Ekstedt at his acclaimed restaurant Ekstedt, a fitting introduction to the fire led, ingredient driven cooking that defines this journey north.

Day Three - Four

Arrival and a Midsummer Sæter Feast

Your journey begins at Trondheim Airport with a private transfer by VIP mid-coach to Olsmedalssætra in Rennebu, where a 1640s living heritage farm awaits. Lena Flaten joins from the very first moment to cook an open fire welcoming feast beneath the midsummer sky.

Day Three - Four

Arrival and a Midsummer Sæter Feast

Your journey begins at Trondheim Airport with a private transfer by VIP mid-coach to Olsmedalssætra in Rennebu, where a 1640s living heritage farm awaits. Lena Flaten joins from the very first moment to cook an open fire welcoming feast beneath the midsummer sky.

Day Three - Four

Arrival and a Midsummer Sæter Feast

Your journey begins at Trondheim Airport with a private transfer by VIP mid-coach to Olsmedalssætra in Rennebu, where a 1640s living heritage farm awaits. Lena Flaten joins from the very first moment to cook an open fire welcoming feast beneath the midsummer sky.

Day Four - Five

Coastal Life at Stokkøya

A morning hike to a rewarding viewpoint where the colours of the landscape fill you with energy. To compliment the silence, enjoy hot coffee and freshly baked treats. Following our descent, a hearty brunch before we head to the norwegian Coast. We will drive through the picturesque landscape before arriving at Stokkøya Strandhotell. Highlights include a private fishing expedition and seafood dinner with Roar Svenning as well as wild kelp harvesting and a coastal foraging walk with Lena that ends in a beautiful outdoor lunch by the sea cave.

Day Four - Five

Coastal Life at Stokkøya

A morning hike to a rewarding viewpoint where the colours of the landscape fill you with energy. To compliment the silence, enjoy hot coffee and freshly baked treats. Following our descent, a hearty brunch before we head to the norwegian Coast. We will drive through the picturesque landscape before arriving at Stokkøya Strandhotell. Highlights include a private fishing expedition and seafood dinner with Roar Svenning as well as wild kelp harvesting and a coastal foraging walk with Lena that ends in a beautiful outdoor lunch by the sea cave.

Day Four - Five

Coastal Life at Stokkøya

A morning hike to a rewarding viewpoint where the colours of the landscape fill you with energy. To compliment the silence, enjoy hot coffee and freshly baked treats. Following our descent, a hearty brunch before we head to the norwegian Coast. We will drive through the picturesque landscape before arriving at Stokkøya Strandhotell. Highlights include a private fishing expedition and seafood dinner with Roar Svenning as well as wild kelp harvesting and a coastal foraging walk with Lena that ends in a beautiful outdoor lunch by the sea cave.

Day Six

Into the Mountains via Sweden

We travel inland along with a wild foraged lunch at Flammans Skafferi and a scenic stop at Tännforsen Waterfall for waffles and fika. In Storlien Sweden's celebrated foraging master Niki Sjölund joins the tour and we close the day with an exclusive dinner at Åre Nature Studio before checking in to Hotell Granen in Åre.

Day Six

Into the Mountains via Sweden

We travel inland along with a wild foraged lunch at Flammans Skafferi and a scenic stop at Tännforsen Waterfall for waffles and fika. In Storlien Sweden's celebrated foraging master Niki Sjölund joins the tour and we close the day with an exclusive dinner at Åre Nature Studio before checking in to Hotell Granen in Åre.

Day Six

Into the Mountains via Sweden

We travel inland along with a wild foraged lunch at Flammans Skafferi and a scenic stop at Tännforsen Waterfall for waffles and fika. In Storlien Sweden's celebrated foraging master Niki Sjölund joins the tour and we close the day with an exclusive dinner at Åre Nature Studio before checking in to Hotell Granen in Åre.

Day Seven

The Grand Culinary Convergence

The day opens with fika at Fävikens Lanthandel and a private cultural visit to Jamtli Museum in Östersund before we check in at Hotell Gamla Teatern. That evening Lena and Niki join me to host a once in a lifetime hands on masterclass and dinner at my own Boathouse in Ope on the shores of Lake Storsjön.

Day Seven

The Grand Culinary Convergence

The day opens with fika at Fävikens Lanthandel and a private cultural visit to Jamtli Museum in Östersund before we check in at Hotell Gamla Teatern. That evening Lena and Niki join me to host a once in a lifetime hands on masterclass and dinner at my own Boathouse in Ope on the shores of Lake Storsjön.

Day Seven

The Grand Culinary Convergence

The day opens with fika at Fävikens Lanthandel and a private cultural visit to Jamtli Museum in Östersund before we check in at Hotell Gamla Teatern. That evening Lena and Niki join me to host a once in a lifetime hands on masterclass and dinner at my own Boathouse in Ope on the shores of Lake Storsjön.

Day Eight - Nine

The Alpines

Our journey continues to Fjällnäs. Established in 1882 with spa rituals at Mii Gullo and high alpine foraging walks with Niki Sjölund. A private excursion to the UNESCO town of Røros and an exclusive dinner at Skoogs Krog in Funäsdalen complete this spiritual mountain component.

Day Eight - Nine

The Alpines

Our journey continues to Fjällnäs. Established in 1882 with spa rituals at Mii Gullo and high alpine foraging walks with Niki Sjölund. A private excursion to the UNESCO town of Røros and an exclusive dinner at Skoogs Krog in Funäsdalen complete this spiritual mountain component.

Day Eight - Nine

The Alpines

Our journey continues to Fjällnäs. Established in 1882 with spa rituals at Mii Gullo and high alpine foraging walks with Niki Sjölund. A private excursion to the UNESCO town of Røros and an exclusive dinner at Skoogs Krog in Funäsdalen complete this spiritual mountain component.

Day Ten

The Central North Nordics

A private transfer returns guests to Trondheim Airport with easy onward connection to Narvik for our next adventure. Northern Sweden and Sami Culture. You will transfered to Niehku and again into the wilderness.

Day Ten

The Central North Nordics

A private transfer returns guests to Trondheim Airport with easy onward connection to Narvik for our next adventure. Northern Sweden and Sami Culture. You will transfered to Niehku and again into the wilderness.

Day Ten

The Central North Nordics

A private transfer returns guests to Trondheim Airport with easy onward connection to Narvik for our next adventure. Northern Sweden and Sami Culture. You will transfered to Niehku and again into the wilderness.

Day Eleven - Twelve

Niehku Mountain Villa

Perched on the border of Sweden and Norway in Riksgränsen, this award winning lodge takes its name from the Sámi word for dream. In the endless light of midsummer, we will spend days hiking across the fells on both sides of the border, immersed in Sámi culture and the wild beauty of the high Arctic, before returning each evening to a table built around the forest, fish and seasonal ingredients of the surrounding mountains.

Day Eleven - Twelve

Niehku Mountain Villa

Perched on the border of Sweden and Norway in Riksgränsen, this award winning lodge takes its name from the Sámi word for dream. In the endless light of midsummer, we will spend days hiking across the fells on both sides of the border, immersed in Sámi culture and the wild beauty of the high Arctic, before returning each evening to a table built around the forest, fish and seasonal ingredients of the surrounding mountains.

Day Eleven - Twelve

Niehku Mountain Villa

Perched on the border of Sweden and Norway in Riksgränsen, this award winning lodge takes its name from the Sámi word for dream. In the endless light of midsummer, we will spend days hiking across the fells on both sides of the border, immersed in Sámi culture and the wild beauty of the high Arctic, before returning each evening to a table built around the forest, fish and seasonal ingredients of the surrounding mountains.

Day Thirteen

And That's a Wrap

A private transfer back to Narvik for your onward journey. You could explore the Lofoten Islands, fly to other Scandinavian destinations or into may other European hubs.

Day Thirteen

And That's a Wrap

A private transfer back to Narvik for your onward journey. You could explore the Lofoten Islands, fly to other Scandinavian destinations or into may other European hubs.

Day Thirteen

And That's a Wrap

A private transfer back to Narvik for your onward journey. You could explore the Lofoten Islands, fly to other Scandinavian destinations or into may other European hubs.

The tour experience

What you can expect

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Accommodation

Across this journey, accommodation is chosen as carefully as the meals themselves. Guests begin in a genuine 1640s living heritage farm in the Norwegian mountains, move to architecturally distinct coastal houses on the shores of Stokkøya, and continue inland to a warm alpine hotel in Åre. In Östersund, a heritage hotel set within a former theatre brings the creative pulse of the city into the stay, before the journey concludes at a historic high alpine retreat dating back to 1882, complete with spa rituals and sweeping mountain views. Niehku Mountain Villa is an award winning boutique lodge in Riksgränsen, set in the beautifully restored roundhouse of the historic Iron Ore Railway, combining contemporary Scandinavian design with spectacular mountain scenery. Each property has been selected not simply for comfort, but for the story it tells about the place it sits within.

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The tour experience

What you can expect

01.

Accommodation

Across this journey, accommodation is chosen as carefully as the meals themselves. Guests begin in a genuine 1640s living heritage farm in the Norwegian mountains, move to architecturally distinct coastal houses on the shores of Stokkøya, and continue inland to a warm alpine hotel in Åre. In Östersund, a heritage hotel set within a former theatre brings the creative pulse of the city into the stay, before the journey concludes at a historic high alpine retreat dating back to 1882, complete with spa rituals and sweeping mountain views. Niehku Mountain Villa is an award winning boutique lodge in Riksgränsen, set in the beautifully restored roundhouse of the historic Iron Ore Railway, combining contemporary Scandinavian design with spectacular mountain scenery. Each property has been selected not simply for comfort, but for the story it tells about the place it sits within.

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The tour experience

What you can expect

01.

Accommodation

Across this journey, accommodation is chosen as carefully as the meals themselves. Guests begin in a genuine 1640s living heritage farm in the Norwegian mountains, move to architecturally distinct coastal houses on the shores of Stokkøya, and continue inland to a warm alpine hotel in Åre. In Östersund, a heritage hotel set within a former theatre brings the creative pulse of the city into the stay, before the journey concludes at a historic high alpine retreat dating back to 1882, complete with spa rituals and sweeping mountain views. Niehku Mountain Villa is an award winning boutique lodge in Riksgränsen, set in the beautifully restored roundhouse of the historic Iron Ore Railway, combining contemporary Scandinavian design with spectacular mountain scenery. Each property has been selected not simply for comfort, but for the story it tells about the place it sits within.

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