Kosta Travel Guide

 Trekki Says:  Visiting the Kosta factory was different compared to my other glass factory visits. Maybe my expectations were too high because of their famous name or maybe they just didn’t make any exciting stuff. On the other hand, the factories are not there to entertain us but to work... 

 Sjalen Says:  A relatively new hotel where I have never stayed but only had lunch (see restaurant tip) so it does have a restaurant too. It is known for using glass in the interior design and it is as close as you can get to the glassworks, a two minute walk. 

 Sjalen Says:  To be ctd. You can meet the real thing not only in the forest but also in Grönåsens Moose Park just outside the village (signposted from the Lessebo crossing) if you're visiting summertime - see "other" link below. 

 Sjalen Says:  The tiny private railway line which once existed here is long gone, but fear not, if you don't have a car (still the easiest if you want to visit several glassworks) you can get here by bus from Växjö and Lessebo. You are in a region where public transport is worse than in... 

 Trekki Says:  Without doubt, Kosta has the biggest selection of glassware to buy in the whole Kingdom of Glass. Moreover, Kosta is not only a real Swedish village but also a tourist village. They have cottages, camping, a swimming pool of the size you find in public swimming pools. For... 

 Sjalen Says:  The best thing to do is to visit during an "Open day" when glassblowing is shown to the public a bit more than usual. Check the website below for a calendar as then you might also get to meet one of the famous glass designers whose names are widely known throughout the World...