What is there to do in Småland in January?
January is a month that is often overlooked. Christmas is over, everyday life has returned, and many are already waiting for spring. At the same time, January is one of the most peaceful and authentic times to experience Småland. The pace is slower, the places are quieter, and experiences can take the time they need.
For those who live at Smålandstorpet, January is rarely about filling the days with activities, but rather about doing just the right amount – and doing it at a pace that suits the season.
Hiking in nature – when the landscape is at its most stripped down
Småland in January offers nature experiences without crowds. The forest is quiet, the marshes are open, and the light is softer. It is a time when hiking is not about distance or performance, but about presence.
Store Mosse National Park
A visit to Store Mosse National Park in January is completely different from a visit in summer. Here, you have space to hike at your own pace, stop often, and let the landscape take hold. The footbridges over the marsh, the horizon, and the silence make the hike a peaceful experience rather than an excursion.
Many choose to take shorter routes, while others return to the same route time and time again. In January, Store Mosse is a place for reflection.
Dumb Mosse
Dumme Mosse offers a different type of marsh landscape, but with the same low-key character. Here, too, January is particularly well suited for hiking, when the pace naturally slows down and it is easier to be alone on the trail.
Our own hiking trails
For those who don't want to travel far, there are opportunities to hike directly from Smålandstorpet. Our own hiking trails are used extensively throughout the year. The trail around the lake, which is six kilometers long, is ideal in winter.
Culture and design – relaxing excursions without stress
January is also a great month for cultural experiences. The pace is slower, there are fewer visitors, and there is time to take in the impressions in peace and quiet.
Vandalism in Värnamo
A visit to Vandalorum is perfect for a January day. Here you can view current art and design exhibitions without crowds, take the time to talk and let your impressions sink in.
Many visitors combine their visit with lunch in the museum restaurant, which is a natural break in the middle of the day.
Coffee breaks and short excursions in the surrounding area
January in Småland often involves shorter excursions that do not take up the entire day.
Vaggeryds Farm Café
Vaggeryds Gårdscafé is a popular stop for those who want to enjoy coffee and cake in peaceful surroundings. In January, the pace slows down here too, and it becomes a natural break rather than a destination in itself.
Hok – Christmas lights – Shop and café
In nearby Hok, you can visit the Julljus shop and café. Here you can buy beautiful Christmas decorations and enjoy a snack. It's a pleasant outing that's perfect for the first month of the year!
Local flavors and small shops
Hagshultskossornas farm shop
For those who appreciate local products, a visit to the Hagshultskossorna shop is a nice addition to your January stay. Shopping locally, in peace and quiet, fits in well with the pace of the month.
Birch soda in Sonarp
Björksoda in Sonarp is a small, local company that processes birch sap into a beverage. The birch sap is carefully tapped during the spring and turned into a light, natural beverage with clear ties to the nature of Småland. A visit or a taste test at Björksoda provides a nice insight into how local raw materials can be utilized in a simple and sustainable way. There is also a farm shop where you can buy many other things besides Björksoda.
Sauna and warmth – extra important in January
After a walk or hike in the cold, warmth is especially appreciated. Rent Smålandstorpets wood-fired sauna by a quiet lakeside for an unforgettable evening!
January isn't about doing everything
What all these outings and experiences have in common is that they don't require a packed schedule. In January, one thing a day is often enough—sometimes none at all.
Smålandstorpet then becomes not a base for activities, but a place to return to. For rest, conversation, sauna, and tranquility.
Småland in January – a conscious choice
Traveling to Småland in January is rarely a spontaneous decision. It is often a conscious choice. A choice to start the year slowly, to make room for nature, culture, and relaxation.
And perhaps that is precisely why January here becomes something to remember—not for what you did, but for how it felt.
