Absolut Experience Center

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Åhus is home to the Absolut Vodka distillery, where half a million bottles are produced daily. Free tours run six times daily on weekdays from late June to the end of August (call ahead or check online for times). The tour bus departs from outside the factory entrance, 400m southwest of Åhus Turistbyrå. At all other times, tours must be booked in advance.


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