Buustamons hotel and restaurant: Culinary experiences on the slopes

Buustamons hotel and restaurant sits in the middle of the ski slope. At the highest located hotel in Åre, guests can enjoy delicious food in a genuine and charming environment, and taste what the in-house distillery has to offer.

The history of Buustamons dates back to the 18th century when it was used as a site for resting when herding cattle. In 1952, the charming old timber cottage was moved from a nearby village to an altitude of 732 metres and quickly became known as the best place to enjoy coffee and waffles when exploring the beautiful surroundings.

Photo: Viktor Ohlin

These days, visitors can stop by on their way down the slope or get picked up with a tracked vehicle where the mountain road ends, to enjoy the curated gastronomic experiences at Buustamons. “Everything is made in-house and we put a lot of care into choosing the best local produce in Jämtland,” says hotel manager Lotta Florin. “Our passionate team serves a five-course menu, and some small surprises.”

An appreciated package is the Gourmet Getaway which includes 2 nights, a four course dinner and a three course dinner, plus activities. Since 2000, Buustamons also has an in-house distillery. At 40 square metres, this is probably Sweden’s smallest distillery with a production of around 1,000 litres of vodka per year. Curious guests are welcome to take a look at the distillery and learn about the old Swedish tradition of distilling vodka.

Photo: Viktor Ohlin

The hotel itself is small with 12 double rooms and a couple of cottages of simple but genuine mountain standard. Many guests come for the peace and quiet and can relax after a day on the slopes in the spa with sauna and hot tubs. “People often say that it feels like coming home,” says Lotta. “With our personal service and peaceful environment, guests feel comfortable right away.”

In December, visitors can also book a table for the popular Christmas buffet with this season’s spiced snaps and homemade mulled wine to complement the delicious food. “Our Christmas buffet is one of the biggest and most appreciated in Jämtland,” adds Lotta. “We pick up guests with a tracked vehicle and welcome them to our cosy, festive setting. The food is fantastic, and of course everything is made in-house. It’s a treat for hard workers to come here and just enjoy – for many it marks the start of Christmas.”

Photo: Viktor Ohlin

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Buustamons is open every day from the middle of December to the end of April, during summer and autumn holidays, and for pre-bookings of special occasions such as weddings and conferences.