There is no shortage of cultural experiences on Öland during the golden season. A large number of art studios and craftsmen are open. Here are tips on glass experiences from north to south during the autumn. Take the opportunity to make one or more stops with a café or restaurant visit along the way.
The Glass Round
Glass Gallery Beautiful things
See the gallery's website for opening hours. It is also possible to book private appointments on 070-653 89 96.
How to get to Västra Kyrkogatan 24, Borgholm.
At Borgholms torg you will find the gallery and shop Vacker Ting with unique and limited art glass by Orrefors and Kosta Boda's foremost designers; Bertil Vallien, Kjell Engman, Anna Ehrner, Lena Bergström and others.
Vida Museum & Art Gallery
See Vida's website for opening hours.
Find Landsvägen Halltorp, Borgholm.
At VIDA there are two permanent museum halls, three larger and one smaller art gallery, a children's corner and a shop, all on a total of 2000sqm. At VIDA we can always take part in the two permanent exhibitions by Bertil Vallien and Ulrica Hydman Vallien. In addition to these, we can take part in Per Fhager's exhibition and the Artrium Gallery where several different artists exhibit.
Gallery the Glass Box
Opens for visits, call 073 536 00 59
Find your wayStorgatan 13, Mörbylånga.
In the heart of Mörbylånga is the glass artist Betina Huber's gallery. Take advantage of her art glass, lamps and jewellery by booking an appointment for a personal opening of the gallery.
Kastlösa Glashytta
See the glassworks' website for opening hours.
Find Kastlösa 140, Mörbylånga.
In the glassworks, which opened its doors in 2000, you will meet Poul Jörgensen and Lena Olsson. Their self-designed glasses for ornamentation and for utility purposes are made on site according to old, Swedish craftsmanship.
Oldergaard Glassworks
See Oldergaard's website for opening hours.
Find Oldergaards Glashytta.
In Triberga, on this cozy old family farm dating back to the 1800s, the artist Robert Oldergaarden runs the glassworks. Here you can see live glassblowing and view art glass in the gallery as well as utility glass in the mill shop. You can also try glassblowing yourself during a glassblowing course. You can also view handmade jewelry/sculptures & paintings.