33 years of innovation in Sweden’s visitor economy – here are this year’s nominees

Among the nominees are everything from small and large events to gastronomic experiences, living cultural heritage, innovative museums and magnificent nature experiences. 

The award is being presented for the 33rd consecutive year and is awarded to an organisation that contributes to developing Sweden's visitor economy in an innovative and sustainable way, while actively sharing knowledge in the field.

The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth is responsible for the Foundation for the Advancement of Knowledge in Tourism, which presents the Grand Tourism Award and works to share knowledge with stakeholders in tourism and the visitor economy. The 21 candidates have been nominated by their respective counties. The award will be presented on 1 December in Stockholm.

The nominees from each county:

Jokkmokk Market, Norrbotten
Blå Huset, Västerbotten
High Coast Open-air Theatre, Västernorrland
Swedish biathlon, Jämtland Härjedalen
Trolska Skogen, Gävleborg
Tällnäsgruppen, Dalarna
Borgvik Farm, Värmland
Alfred Nobel's Björkborn, Örebro County
Miniature Kingdom, Västmanland
Kustvy, Uppsala County
Lidingö Race, Stockholm County
Smögen Art Light Festival, Västra Götaland
Osprey Farm Studio, Södermanland
Museum of Work, Östergötland
Pastamakarna Fårö, Gotland
Hotel Slottsvillan, Jönköping County
Skrea Backe, Halland
Linnaeus's Råshult, Kronoberg
Solliden Palace, Kalmar County
Albinsson & Sjöberg, Blekinge
Norrviken Gardens, Skåne