Restaurang Sjöboden

Top choice in Southwestern Sweden


Three kilometres south of Läckö Slott is the turnoff to the tiny village of Spiken, home to this unmissable harbourside restaurant. Feast on the best and freshest things pulled from Vänern lake along with locally sourced produce, either a la carte or as part of a three- or four-course menu (545/655kr).


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