Concrete sculptures, fika, and Pia’s garden
Stroll around the garden, say hi to the tortoises, cast a concrete candlestick and have a fika in the garden with bread made with flour from Lockö Mill and jam from the Skafferiet in Hyssna.
About Your Host, Pia
I’m an optimistic retired teacher interested in nature, animals, gardening, cookery, baking and crafts. The garden is my oasis with space for my concrete garden sculptures, for meetings between people and animals, as well as training courses. I grow without using pesticides and make room for insects and pollinators. My husband is a jazz music loving technician.
Who this is for
Anyone interested in nature, gardens or cementing who is keen to know more.
When?
Anytime – the visit lasts about two hours.
Where?
The bus ride from Gothenburg takes around 1 hour. I’ll meet you at the Hyssna Handel bus stop. By car it takes about 40 minutes depending on where in Gothenburg you start from.
Price
100 SEK for the fika and cementing
Languages Spoken
Swedish and English good, and can get by in German, Danish and Norwegian too.
Tips from Locals
Pia’s four tips for things to see when you visit Hyssna:
- Örestens Fortress in Kinna – historic site
- Bageriet i Fritsla – a great local bakery
- Ramhulta Falls by foot or by boat tour on Isa af Lygnern
- Hyssnaleden hiking trail with lots of possibilities for things to see and overnight accommodation
Find more exciting tips about the area around Hyssna on the Mark Municipality website.
Reviews
My boyfriend and I were very excited to visit a local's garden in the Swedish countryside, but we had no idea how much fun was in store at Pia's Röda Stugans Njuteri. She and her husband met us at the bus stop, and we walked together while she explained the history of the area, on what used to be a textile factory. Pia says it like it is - the things she likes, doesn't like, and adores sharing stories of the local area and her life experiences. Each plant in her garden we got to see and learn about - in addition to meeting her 3 pet turtles, and her pet cat! She also laid out a fabulous fika spread - fresh gooseberries from the garden, local ingredients in everything, and STRONG Swedish coffee. Even with potential rain, we had a marvelous time chatting and enjoying local cheeses. We were even able to meet her neighbor Gun, who is also a "Local" and see her garden and furniture upholstery project - what a treat! There is also a beautiful church and historic logging mill that we were able to see, thanks to Pia's guidance on a walk. While we thought we were all through with fika, Pia surprised us by having prepared a second set of treats in the afternoon, including a homemade cake made with duck eggs. Each moment we spent in Pia's company was an absolute pleasure, and it was one of the best days of our travels because of her. I can't think of a better day in Sweden than enjoying a conversation with Pia and sharing her wonderful homemade treats. I can't wait to return to beautiful Hyssna to do some secondhand shopping - maybe with Gun as well - the next time I'm in town! Sam
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