Ceramics workshop
2025-06-30 - 2025-07-01, 2025-07-06 - 2025-07-07
Combine a pottery workshop at Åsgärdets Grönt och Skönt with scenic accommodation and good food with us!
We offer a unique experience with a balance between creativity and relaxation. Why not book this with good friends, for the bachelorette party, as a birthday present for someone special? Guaranteed to be a success!
The package includes
– One day course
– A light lunch
– 2-course menu for dinner
– Overnight stay at Stora Djupsås
– Breakfast basket
In the inspiring pottery workshop with the creative Maria at Åsgärdets Grönt och Skönt, you will learn how to shape beautiful and functional ceramic objects. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, Maria will guide you through the process, from creating your own sculptures to turning on the potter’s wheel.
The group is kept small so that everyone gets help through the different stages. Her rural workshop is also surrounded by a stunning garden.
Visit her inspiring account on Instagram: asgardetsgrontoch
When you’re done with your creations, relax with us and socialize with your fellow travelers at Stora Djupsås. There are several different accommodation options: luxurious glamping tents with hotel-standard beds, tree tents where you sleep floating in the trees next to Nossan, spend the night in our beautiful garden in your own tent or bring your motorhome to our beautiful parking lot.

Motor Tuesdays at Backavallen in Malma
2025-07-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Malma, 46591
Spontaneous meeting for all motoring maniacs!

Motortisdagarna på Backavallen is a nice spontaneous meeting organized at Backavallen’s sports field on grass from 18.00-21.00.
If there is a lot of rain, the meeting is canceled. Keep an eye on the Facebook event!
Address: Malma Backavallen 101, 465 91 Nossebro.
“Fika” in the coffee shop with homemade cakes and we grill hamburgers and sausages that are available for purchase!
Payment can be made in cash with even notes or via swish, coins are not accepted!
Tuesdays of odd weeks:
3/6, 17/6, 1/7, 15/7, 29/7 and closing 12/8.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1991189734626941/1991191647960083/
A warm welcome

Nossebro Market
2025-07-30 | Nossebro, 46582
Nossebro Market is more than 120 years old and attracts old and young, local and long-distance visitors. The market is Sweden’s largest and oldest monthly market with its 500 market places, 1500 stalls and 100,000 visitors annually.
Nossebro Market takes place on the last Wednesday of the month. Opening hours during 2025, are 08.00-13.00 but during June and July it is open until 14.00.

At the market you will find genuine crafts, locally produced ingredients and hand-picked goodies. We want to attract enthusiasts and creators in all forms to the market. Our hope is that it will be a meeting place with a focus on joie de vivre and quality!

Ceramics course
2025-08-05 - 2025-08-07
Ceramics course
During 3 days we spend time creating in clay with Agneta at Hillestorps Krukmakeri. Her pottery workshop is beautifully located in the countryside outside Tumleberg in Vara municipality. On this course you get to try several different techniques such as ringing, rolling, turning and tumbling.
The course runs for three consecutive days and the group is kept small so that everyone is helped through the different stages. The course is aimed at both beginners and those with previous experience of creating in clay.
Day 1: we start with an introduction where different techniques are shown and simple coffee. We go through rolling, tumbling, ringing and turning. There are 3 turning disks, 2 electric disks and 1 kick disk. Then it is free choice of technique. Turning is an art. The course leader Agneta sits next to you and helps you through the turning moments when you turn the first time. Then you will get help with centering so that you can get started, then you work independently on the turning disc and Agneta is there to give tips and advice.
Day 2: we work on and try different techniques.
Day 3: we take care of what we’ve already created; polish and “send” the turned and it is free to continue creating something based on the techniques we learned.
The hours are 10:00 – 16:00 on all three days.
What is included? 3 day course including clay firing, glazing and glaze firing of what you have made. It also includes coffee, lunch during the three days and supper and breakfast on two occasions. Accommodation of your choice for 2 nights. See below for information on accommodation options.
What do you need to prepare?
Bring casual clothes and shoes.
Prerequisites and age
No prior knowledge required. From 15 years old.
Cost of clay:
Clay (incl. glaze) costs 80:-/kg. It is weighed and paid at the end of the last day of the course.
After about 6-8 weeks, what you have made is ready to pick up at Hillestorps Keramik. If you live far away, your things are sent against the shipping cost.
With us you can stay either in luxurious glamping tents with hotel standard beds, in a awsome tree tent floating above the ground by the river Nossan, in your own tent, your own motorhome or caravan. Places are limited so first come, first served: maximum 6 people per session.
Prices
-Glamping tent: 6100:-/person (part of a 2-man or 4-man tent. Bed linen, towel and bathrobe included)
-Tree tent: 5100:-/person (part of a 2-man tent, sleeping bag with sleeping bag sheet, towel and pillow included)
-Tent site: 4900:-/person (no electricity, tent site for two people*)
-Pitch 4900:-/person (incl. electricity, pitch for two people*)
Do you have questions or want to book? Email us at info@storadjupsas.se or call Agneta regarding questions about the ceramics part 076-138 11 68. Register at least one week before the course starts. A warm welcome!
Cancellation through personal contact only: email or phone. Cancellation up to 2 weeks before the start of the course means that we charge an administration fee of 10% of the total cost. Cancellation later than two weeks before the start of the course means a charge of 50% of the total cost. Cancellation later than one week before the start of the course means full charge.
*For additional persons beyond two, SEK 250 per accommodation will be charged

Motortisdagar at Backavallen in Malma - conclusion!
2025-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Malma, 46591
Motortisdagarna på Backavallen is a nice spontaneous meeting organized at Backavallen’s sports field on grass from 18.00-21.00.
If there is a lot of rain, the meeting is canceled. Keep an eye on the Facebook event!
Address: Malma Backavallen 101, 465 91 Nossebro.
Gofika in the coffee shop with homemade cakes and we grill hamburgers and sausages that are available for purchase!
Payment can be made in cash with even notes or via swish, coins are not accepted!
Tuesdays of odd weeks:
3/6, 17/6, 1/7, 15/7, 29/7 and closing 12/8.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1991189734626941/1991191647960083/
A warm welcome

A long weekend filled with charitable activities
2025-08-22 08:00 - 2025-08-24 17:00 UTC | Stora Djupsås, Stora Djupsås 401, Nossebro
This package offers relaxation, mental and physical care in the form of various sessions as well as good food and accommodation in a fantastic natural and beautiful environment.The package includes– Gong bath, cocoa ceremony*, yoga and gong meditation spread over three days. Cacao ceremony and yoga are led by Anna at Vandra Mjukt, other activities are held by Majvor at Majas Massage – Afternoon coffee on two occasions– Lunch on Saturday– 2-course menu for dinner both nights– 2 nights accommodation at Stora Djupsås– Breakfast basket both Saturday and SundayWith us you can stay either in luxurious glamping tents with hotel standard beds, in a awsome tree tent floating above the ground by the river Nossan, in your own tent, your own motorhome or caravan.Registration by 15/8-25. Places are limited so first come, first served.Prices-Glamping tent: 5200:-/person (part of a 2- or 4-man tent. Bedding, towel and bathrobe included)-Tree tent: 4300:-/person (part of a 2-man tent, sleeping bag with sleeping bag sheet, towel and pillow included)-Tent pitch: 4100:-/person (no electricity, tent pitch for two people**)-Pitch 4100:-/person (incl. electricity, pitch for two persons**)-Day package: 3500:-/person (all but accommodation included)You arrive at Stora Djupsås at 14:00. If you are staying with us, you check in and prepare for the first session, gong bath, which starts at 15:00. Gong bathing is a relaxation method that uses the sounds of gongs to create balance and vitality. By 18:00, your two-course dinner is ready.After dinner, around 20:00, yoga is offered. At 08:30 on Saturday, your breakfast basket is ready to be enjoyed. In the morning we have a yoga session, after this we have lunch. In the afternoon we enjoy a cocoa ceremony: this is done on an empty stomach and we drink a high quality cocoa drink. Besides the fact that raw ceremonial cacao is full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and proteins such as muscle relaxing magnesium, the brown bean also supports the secretion of the happiness hormone serotonin. In general, cacao ceremonies are about learning to live from the heart, daring to follow your intuition and navigating life with an open mind.
Dinner is served around 18:00, after which we gather around an open fire in the garden and enjoy a yoga session with gong.
Sunday morning we start with gong meditation at 08:00. Breakfast is waiting when the session is finished. Check-out at noon. 11:00. It will be possible to book tarot readings at certain times during these days, booking and payment of this is done on site. This is offered as an option and for a symbolic sum of SEK 200. We will have all sessions outdoors but in less suitable weather we will gather indoors.
Do you have questions or want to book? Email us at info@storadjupsas.se
A warm welcome!
Cancellation through personal contact only: email or phone. Cancellation by 6/8-25 means that we charge an administration fee of 10% of the total cost. Cancellation between 7/8-25 and 14/8-25 means a charge of 50% of the total cost. Cancellation later than 14/8-25 means full charge.
*You should not drink ceremonial cocoa if you have high blood pressure, heart problems, are pregnant or taking antidepressants
**For additional persons beyond two, SEK 500 per accommodation will be charged

Nossebro Market: Energy and Recycling
2025-08-27 | Nossebro, 46582

Neighborhood culture in Vara
2025-08-28 | Vara, 53431
Kvarterskultur spreads culture throughout Vara Småstad!

Kvarterskultur is a small town festival that takes place at the end of the summer in Vara Småstad. A festival area will be filled with a local food market, art, food trucks, music and taster stations for all kinds of culture. Plenty of local culture to enjoy and children’s activities.
When: August 28 until 20.00 in 2025
Where: in Vara small town.
The event is free of charge and it is possible to buy food and refreshments on site.

The full program for the event will be published on the website and on social media, follow Köpmännen i Vara Småstad!
Kvarterskultur is organized by Köpmännen i Vara Småstad, but associations, schools and several other local actors contribute to making the event an inspiring, fun and memorable cultural experience for both Vara residents and visitors from outside.

Corn maze
2025-08-29 00:00 - 2025-09-28 00:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Tråvad, 53492
In the middle of nowhere, you’ll find the majestic Corn Maze stretching as far as the eye can see. Many have tried their luck here and maybe you have what it takes to complete one of our challenges. Once inside, the adventure of a lifetime begins and be sure to follow the map… You don’t want to get stuck!
In the middle of the countryside outside Vara are our pig farms Stommen Long and GP Farm, both run by me Marie-Louise and my husband. Here you will find our 9-hectare corn maze (equivalent to 18 football fields). Every year we draw up a completely new design so visitors can come year after year.
Choose between going the long way round, the short way round or looking for letters!
We are open in the Corn Maze on Friday, Saturday & Sunday: August 29-31 and throughout September, 11-18
Our Café cart is open! There are sausages with bread and coffee to buy on site every day!
The farm shop is open every day 08-20

Nossebro Market: Hunting and Fishing
2025-09-24 | Nossebro, 46582

Autumn market in Vara
2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Vara, 53431
Traditional fall market in cozy Vara Småstad

Varaslätten’s local food artisans, farmers and smallholders sell this year’s harvest in a bustling, well-stocked market. You can also buy food and refreshments to enjoy on site, children’s activities, competitions, music and a cozy small-town feel. Merchants have great offers in their shops and market stalls around the town.
When: Saturday, September 27, 10am-2pm, 2025
Where: Stora Torget and around the shops.
The event is free of charge and is organized with the support of the Vara Lantmannaskola promotion.
See the full program on Köpmännen’s website varasmastad.se and follow on social media: kopmannen_i_vara_smastad

Nossan Light Festival in Grästorp
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-10 | Grästorp, Grästorp, 46731, Sweden
Nossan Ljusfestival is a health-promoting event with exciting and pleasant elements for both body, soul, eye, ear and mouth. The surroundings of the Nossan watercourse will be spectacularly illuminated along a stretch of just over two kilometers. Along the walking trail, in addition to the various light objects, you will also meet ghosts in the ghost forest ….
In the idyllic Forshall, entertainment and refreshments are offered every evening. On the large and small stages, this year’s guest artists perform while the restaurateur offers an interesting menu with full rights.
All work before and during the festival is carried out voluntarily by the nearly 200 members of the Grästorp Future Association. The event is mainly financed by sponsorship revenue from local businesses, lotteries and a symbolic entry fee.
Preparations for the big party in the fall have started! We will update the pages on our website as they are finalized. Keep an eye out
A warm welcome to you.

Ghost walk in the corn maze
2025-10-03 00:00 - 2025-10-12 00:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Tråvad, 53492
Our regular courses have now been temporarily transformed into a ghost walk with Bingo. Here you will get to go ghost bingo in a predetermined course so you do not get lost.

For the bravest of the brave, you can choose to enter the scary path where you are sure to meet dead people!
We want everyone to have as much fun as possible with us, so parents think twice before you bring your children in, the loop is not possible to leave or regret once you have entered.
If you are under 18 years old, you go with an adult. The reason for this is that we want both visitors & staff to have a fun evening.
Just show up, no pre-booking required!
There may be a queue but we let you in on a rolling basis.
Creepiness level: Very creepy
3-4 Oct & 10-11 Oct
Kl. 19:00-21:00

Nossebro Market: Locally From the Countryside - Locally Produced
2025-10-29 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Nossebro, 46582

Nossebro Market: Christmas
2025-11-26 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Nossebro, 46582

Christmas market in Vara
2025-11-30 13:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Vara, 53431
Cozy Christmas market with spectacular Christmas displays in Vara Småstad

Cozy Christmas display in Vara Småstad. The shops in Vara are well known for their ambitious Christmas window displays. Experience the magic of Christmas and our cozy small town feel, take a tour of the well-stocked Christmas market and see all the inspiring Christmas signs of the year.
Merchants of Vara Småstads Christmas signage 2025
When: November 30 at 13-17
Where: In Vara Småstad. Christmas market and children’s activities on Lilla Torget and Torggatan.
Cost: Free of charge
Children’s activities, Christmas market, Christmas music, Lucia procession and warming food from food trucks are some of the things you can enjoy on this day!
The full program is available on Köpmännen’s website varasmastad.se and in social media @kopmannen_i_vara_smastad
Christmas opening hours for the shops in Vara Småstad differ from shop to shop. But all merchants are open from 13-17 on November 30th and until 20.00 on Christmas Eve.
Merchants of Vara Småstad wish you a merry Christmas!

Medial workshop & Afternoon Tea at Djupsås
2026-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Stora Djupsås, Stora Djupsås 401, Nossebro
Welcome to an atmospheric afternoon at Djupsås with a media workshop and classic afternoon tea in a beautiful setting.
Together with Ulrika Viidas from HealaDig you are invited to a soft and exploratory workshop with a focus on intuition, energy and inner presence.
After the workshop, we enjoy a simple but generous afternoon tea buffet with sandwiches, snacks and sweet treats.
Contents
– Intuitive and medial energy exercises– Oracle card interpretation– Lighter meditation– Group healing– Space for group requests– Afternoon tea
Practical information
Date: March 22Time: 14.00-16.00Location: Stora DjupsåsPrice: 400 SEK/personNumber of places: Max 8 peopleLast registration: March 15
📩 Registration is via email: info@storadjupsas.se

Nossebro Market - Sports & Outdoors
2026-03-25 | Nossebro, 46582
Welcome to Nossebro Market – a meeting place for shopping, inspiration and experiences!
You will find a wide range of traditional market products, handicrafts, delicacies and tailgate sales/recycling. Each market we also offer a themed area highlighting exciting exhibitors and inspiration on a variety of topics.
The market is open between 08:00-13:00, except during June and July when we have extra opening hours until 14:00.
All this year’s theme sites can be found in the market area opposite ICA in Nossebro.
Themes and dates for the year:

March 25: Sports & Outdoors
March 29: Plants & Nature
May 27: Health & Wellbeing
June 24: Summer market (open until 14:00)
July 29: Summer market (open until 14:00)
August 26: Circular, Recycling & Sustainability
September 30: From farm to fork
October 28: Crafts & Creative
November 25: Christmas market

In the themed area, you will have the opportunity to meet exhibitors who will provide tips, inspiration and products on the theme of the month – whether it is health, sustainability, food or creative crafts.
Tired legs or hungry for something good? Food trucks or coffee/food service by the association are on site, and there are several nice restaurants and cafés around Nossebro.
Phone: 0512-570 17E-mail: nossebromarknad@essunga.seWebsite: Nossebro Marknad – Essunga municipality

Nossebro Market - Plants & Nature
2026-03-29 | Nossebro, 46582

Parent training - Infant massage
2026-05-13 09:30 - 2026-06-24 11:30 (Europe/Stockholm) | Stora Djupsås, Stora Djupsås 401, Nossebro
One touch at a time
Give your baby security, closeness and love through soft and conscious touch. During this course in infant massage, you as a parent will learn techniques that strengthen the connection and deepen the interaction between you and your child.
Infant massage is the loving touch of a baby’s skin, the body’s largest sensory organ. It is not a treatment, but a moment of presence, contact and calm – completely on the child’s terms. Through the massage, you develop your ability to read your child’s signals and build security in your relationship.
During the course you will:

Learn the different strokes of the massage
Deepen interaction and communication with your child
A quiet moment of presence, just for the two of you
Community with other parents in a safe environment
Sandwiches and drinks at each session

Some parts of the massage, such as the abdominal massage, can help to relieve stomach aches and gas.
Practical information
Course start: Wednesday 13 May
Dates: 13/5, 20/5, 27/5, 3/6, 10/6 and 17/6.
(The course is held six Wednesdays)
Time: 09.30-11.30Reserve day: 24/6Suitable age: approx. 1-8 months (before the child starts to crawl)Maximum number of participants: 8 childrenCost: 2 095 kr per childRegistration open: April 6 – April 27
Both parents are welcome to attend with their baby.
Course leader: Erika Kylén, Erika’s Massage

Nossebro Market - Health & Wellness
2026-05-27 | Nossebro, 46582

The potato festival in Alingsås
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-13 | Alingsås, Alingsås
The potato festival in Alingsås June 12-13, 2026
In June, Alingsås is transformed into a vibrant meeting place when the popular Potato Festival takes place. The festival has its roots in the town’s history as a potato town and today offers a wonderful mix of market, local delicacies, music and activities for both young and old. Here you can stroll between stalls, discover local flavors and enjoy a summery festival atmosphere in a charming urban environment.
For those who want to experience the festival but at the same time have the opportunity to retreat to the tranquility, Stora Djupsås is a perfect choice. Here you live close to nature and peaceful, with forest and open landscapes around, while you only have about 30 minutes by car to central Alingsås.
With us, you can choose from several different types of accommodation, ranging from luxurious rooms at our Bed and Breakfast, simple pitches and tent sites to more experiential options such as glamping and tree tents. No matter how you want to stay, you’ll have a relaxing base to land in after a day filled with impressions.
This makes it easy to combine the hustle and bustle of the festival with the tranquillity of the countryside, a holistic experience that offers the best of both worlds.

Nostalgia Festival & Motor Saturday 2026 - Now in Nossebro!
2026-06-13 | Nossebro, 46582
In 2026, something big is happening: the Nostalgia Festival and Motor Saturday are moving together and becoming one mighty event in Nossebro! On June 13, shiny Americans, hot rods, European classics and motor enthusiasts of all ages will gather for a day filled with nostalgia, engine sounds and great atmosphere.
In addition to impressive vehicles, there is a large vintage and retro market, competitions, music and experiences. A must for the whole family, and for anyone who loves cars, retro and a great festival atmosphere.
Practical info

Drivers of exhibition vehicles: free admission (entry 07:00-10:00)
Children under 13 accompanied by a parent: free admission
Visitor parking: free

Nossebro Market - Summer market
2026-06-24, 2026-07-29 | Nossebro, 46582

Strawberry Day
2026-06-26 - 2026-06-27 | Vara, 53431
Welcome to Strawberry Day 2026

Strawberry Day is one of the most beloved summer events in Vara! The strawberry takes center stage, the festival atmosphere is at its peak and the activities are many. The event is free.

Here’s what you can look forward to:– Dance band night on Friday– Great artist performances on Saturday– Free strawberries with ice cream– Market stalls and funfair in the square– Children’s activities in Badhusparken

Programs and bookings will be presented in the spring.

Strawberry Day is organized by Vara municipality in collaboration with Vara Konserthus, together with local associations, restaurateurs and our fantastic strawberry growers.

See you at Stora torget in Vara on June 26-27!

Nossebro Market - Circular, Recycling & Sustainability
2026-08-26 | Nossebro, 46582
