At Reuterdahls in Österlen, the apple takes center stage. On a sun-drenched hillside in Kivik, overlooking the sparkling waters of Hanö Bay, Ulla and Per run a charming small-scale family business featuring their own apple orchard, farm shop, and cidery.
In their on-site press house, apples from the family orchard are carefully transformed into pure juice and artisanal cider—crafted gently, traditionally, and in small batches. Here, the fruit never travels far: the apples go straight from tree to press right on site in Kivik. The result is pure, vibrant drinks with an authentic sense of apple variety, season, and terroir.
Reuterdahls apple juice is made solely from their own estate-grown apples, completely free of additives. They craft both single-variety juices and harmonious blends, allowing the flavor profile to range from crisp and tangy to rich and rounded depending on the apple variety and harvest date. The juice is offered in several expressions—still, sparkling, and lightly carbonated—and several of their creations have won accolades at the Swedish Apple Must Championship (Must-SM).
Their craft cider is pressed from 100 percent pure apple juice, allowed to ferment slowly and mature over a long period. The style is dry, crisp, and fruity, with a character reminiscent of fine white wine, yet with a lighter alcohol content. Perfect alongside a meal or savored on its own, several of the farm’s ciders have been honored at the Swedish Cider Championship (Cider-SM).
If you wish to immerse yourself deeper into the craft, you can book a guided tour of the farm. A visit can include a walk through the orchard, a look behind the scenes at the press house, captivating stories about cider making, and a tasting of their juices and ciders. Reuterdahls offers both shorter and more comprehensive tours, tailored to group size and interests.
In the cozy farm shop, you will find the farm’s range of juices, honey from apple blossoms, and other local treats to bring home. The shop operates on a self-service basis and is always open, accepting payment via Swish—making it the perfect stop to pick up a delicious taste of Österlen’s apple kingdom.