Kaffestuga
Welcome to Kaffestugan Alunbruket, a classic destination on Österlen. Here you will find Skåne’s oldest traditional coffee cottage, beautifully situated in the heritage village of Alunbruket, surrounded by lush woodland and the scenic Verkeån nature reserve.
The charming half-timbered cottage was built as workers’ housing back in the early 18th century. Since 1930, guests have been served freshly brewed coffee and home-baked treats in this historic setting. Today, the tradition lives on with genuine craftsmanship and personal hospitality, now lovingly carried forward by the fourth generation.
Everything is baked completely from scratch—no shortcuts, no semi-finished products. Just exceptional pastries crafted on-site with care and quality ingredients. The classic tiered cake stand featuring recipes from founder Hilda’s era is still proudly served, alongside creative new flavor combinations. For those with an appetite for something savory, hearty open-faced sandwiches on homemade bread are also available.
Kaffestugan Alunbruket is a cherished stop for hikers, cyclists, and all lovers of good living seeking an authentic Swedish fika in a historic environment. When the weather is fine, take a seat in the idyllic garden, though indoor seating is just as welcoming and cozy.
The Garden
“Creating a garden is like setting the stage for a performance that unfolds over centuries.”
The garden at Kaffestugan Alunbruket has been continuously evolving since 1930, when Hilda Nilsson first opened her doors. Today, it forms a lush, vibrant part of the visitor experience, overflowing with dense flower beds, nostalgic cottage-garden favorites, roses, perennials, shrubs, and mature trees.
The philosophy is to allow plants to fill every available space in the borders. This keeps weeds at bay, helps the soil retain moisture, and above all creates a rich, dynamic garden where varying colors, textures, and bloom times work in harmony.
Here you will find peonies mingling with lavender, roses paired with lamb’s ears, blue corydalis, and giant lady’s mantle. The borders also feature monkshood, garden phlox, hollyhocks, dropwort, sea holly, and Bowman’s root. Among the trees and shrubs are Chinese dogwood, Korean dogwood, mulberry, walnut, magnolia, and panicle hydrangea.
Roses hold a special place in the garden, with varieties such as Ghislaine de Féligonde, New Dawn, Madame Plantier, Rose de Rescht, Queen of Sweden, and the historic apothecary’s rose.
Many of the plants are propagated directly on-site for use in the garden. Surplus plants are sold in the small nursery, where the selection varies throughout the season. Additional plants are sourced from Kjell Eriksson’s plant nursery near Christinehof Castle.
“A great plant combination is like a lively party with just the right number of guests, where everyone is given time and space to shine.”
Sit back with a cup of coffee amidst buzzing bumblebees, butterflies, and blooming borders, with the murmuring Verkeån river and the nature reserve right next door. Dogs are also very welcome to enjoy this tranquil setting.
B&B
Alunbrukets Bed & Breakfast offers charming accommodation on Österlen, right in the heart of the Verkeån nature reserve. Here you stay in an idyllic historic mill village, with the forest as your closest neighbor and the Verkeån stream babbling gently just outside.
With immediate access to popular hiking and cycling routes—including Skåneleden, Backaleden, and Sydostleden—Alunbrukets B&B is ideal for nature lovers, hikers, and cyclists alike. The location makes it easy to combine a tranquil stay in nature with day trips to Österlen’s picturesque villages, sandy coastlines, and farm shops.
Guests enjoy comfortable beds, attentive personal hospitality, and a generous breakfast buffet featuring homemade bread. Each guest room is individually styled and carefully maintained. In addition, guests have access to a spacious communal living room with a dining table, comfortable sofas, and a cozy wood-burning stove, as well as a fully equipped kitchen complete with stove, oven, fridge, and freezer.
