Kurrebo — Farfars Bakeri & Lakeside Guesthouse

A lakeside compound reborn

Kurrebo occupies a collection of painted wooden houses descending to the edge of Lake Åsnen, given new life in 2022 as a small-scale cultural and hospitality project. The site combines a café and vegetarian restaurant called Farfars Bakeri, a modest bed & breakfast and hostel, a farm-style shop and a plant school focused on organic fruit trees. Wooden porches, garden beds and a view across reeds and islands to the dark, mirror‑like water give the place its restorative character.

The cafe, food and local produce

Farfars Bakeri anchors the experience: daytime service features coffee, house‑baked cakes and a vegetarian buffet drawn from local, seasonal ingredients. Indoor seating in a bright yellow villa contrasts with outdoor tea tables on the lawn where you can listen to birds and the soft slap of waves. The adjoining farm shop and plant school stock seedlings, orchard trees and regional produce that reflect the small-scale, regenerative approach the owners emphasise.

Staying here — rooms with a simple Swedish charm

Accommodation is split between cosy B&B rooms in the main houses and budget hostel-style beds in the outbuildings, offering overnight options for families, small groups and independent travellers. Rooms are practical rather than luxurious: expect painted woodwork, shared facilities in places, and a community‑minded atmosphere where guests trade stories over morning coffee. The setting is particularly well suited to visitors who value access to nature and low-key hospitality.

Outdoor life and gentle activities

The slope to the lake invites easy outdoor pursuits: short swims from the grassy shore, canoe and kayak outings among Åsnen’s many islands, and cycle rides on nearby backroads. Seasonal programming can include guided nature projects, workshops from the plant school and occasional local events or festive dinners. The landscape is characterised by scattered pines, open meadows and water views that change quickly with light and weather.

Community, sustainability and small-scale commerce

Kurrebo positions itself as a locally rooted project: the plant school sells fruit trees with a practical guarantee, the café emphasises vegetarian and homemade fare, and the shop highlights regional crafts and foods. The site’s revival reflects a shift toward sustainable rural enterprises that combine hospitality, education and small‑scale agriculture while preserving the timber buildings and lakeside setting.

What to expect on arrival

Atmosphere at Kurrebo is relaxed and slightly eclectic — a mix of family groups, day visitors and overnight guests. Facilities are straightforward: a warm café interior for chilly days, garden seating for summer, and simple visitor amenities. The appeal lies less in polish and more in the slow rhythms of lakeside life: morning mist lifting off Åsnen, kettle steam on the café table and the creak of wooden floors in houses that have been lovingly refurbished.