Is there anything more delicious than freshly baked rolls and a cup of coffee in the sun? Or, a warm slice of local “hemvete” whole-wheat bread?
You’ll find all this at Hotel Grelsby Strand, beautifully located on a slope overlooking the lake Snäckviken glittering in the sun. The stone building from 1930 houses Johannas Hembakta, a stone-oven bakery and a café, together with the hotel reception. Here, you’ll find hearty sandwiches and the most delicious pastries. The bread is baked of organic flower from the Överängs Kvarn mill, and almost always of sourdough. The assortment varies according to season and the baker’s mood, ranging from sourdough ciabatta and mini pizzas to levain and rye bread. There are also freshly baked buns, cookies, and other treats. The bakery also bakes the bread for the hotel’s delicious Åland breakfast. Keep an eye out for Johannas Hembakta in the local grocery stores in Åland, and be sure to try their whole wheat hemvete-bread!
More to experience
On the verdant hotel grounds, there’s an inviting generous lawn. On the beach, there’s also a wilderness bath and a floating sauna with a lake view. Both can be rented even if you’re not a guest at the hotel.
Across from the bakery, there is the micro-roastery Rosterverket. Here, coffee lovers work hard to roast their way to the very perfect cup of coffee. The Stallhagen brewery with a popular gastropub is within walking distance. The hotel’s location in the middle of Åland is also perfect as a starting point for various excursions.
