Image by Erik Olsson
09 Fäviken, Sweden
Magnus Nilsson’s restaurant in Järpen takes its diners, quite literally, into the wilds. The restaurant is about 80km away from the Åre/Östersund Airport, an hour’s flight from Stockholm. But if there ever was a restaurant worth travelling for, this is it. Fäviken is deep in the forests of Jämtland, where timberlands and mountain vistas hinder human interruption. At the end of your arduous journey is a magnificent tasting menu that changes depending on the season in Åre. Fäviken seats only 16, divided between five tables, each night, with an additional Gateleg Table that serves a party of eight. Most of what finally end up on the plate are freshly harvested from its own farm on the premise, while other ingredients are foraged daily. In the dark winter months, you’ll get the flavours of everything that has been collected during warmer climates, but preserved through drying, salting, jellying or pickling. They hunt wild game after the harvesting months to basically serve you the exceptional bounty that the mountain provides. favikenmagasinet.se
