SLOW TOURISM
Slow Tourism is the opposite of the conventional mass tourism. Instead of as much sightseeing as possible and as much activity as possible in a short amount of time travelling slowly is focused on taking time for each activity and connect with a place to create meaningful moments while exploring.
WHAT
IS
SLOW?
Cambridge Dictionary
"moving, happening, or doing something without much speed"
The conventional ways of travelling include:
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transportation with high carbon dioxide emissions
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visiting multiple tourist attractions
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food mostly for standard diet
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accomodation in resorts or hotels
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shopping and luxury
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little time
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noisiness and stress
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being passive
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prepared programmes
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little educational benefits
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staying in the bubble without real touchpoints with the local culture
Slow Travelling instead includes:
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using alternative transportation methods (train or bus)
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taking time and focus on some attractions
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food more individual (special diets)
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accomodation in more personalised places
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adventures
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long time spent at one place
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relaxation and stress-relieving compensation
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being active
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flexibility
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learning about culture and getting educated
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contact with locals and connecting with the culture and the place
Slow Tourism means taking time and travelling at your own pace. It's not about rushing through activities and doing as much as possible but rather about finding some acitivities and enjoying them to the fullest without any hurry. It is about about purposeful experiences and connections.
Get to know the locals and the culture, try traditional food or listen to the national music - enjoy a trip that will bring you peace and joy while educating yourself and creating meaningful moments!
This way of travelling is not only a stress-relieving experinece that can support your mental health but also a more sustainable way of travelling.
Travel slowly through
Småland
Småland offers several cycling trails to guide you through the province. Whether you prefer cycling through forests or along the coast, find the perfect trail for you here.
Explore Småland by
BIKE
Småland's nature offers the perfect environment for a backpacking trip. The "Allemansrätten" gives you the right to explore the land, allows wild camping, strolling through nature and picking food. Read more about the Swedish Right of Public Access here.
Explore Småland by
BACKPACKING
Train tickets are discounted for all travellers under 26 and over 65. Find routes and book tickets here or visit a Pressbyrån store to buy a ticket there.
Explore Småland by
TRAIN
The "Allemansrätten" is the Swedish Right of Public Access and allows everyone to access land (except private residences), pick berries and even put up your tent and camp. Nature reserves are often an exception as well but the Allemansrätten gives you the right to explore almost every part of Småland. Find out more here.
Explore Småland by
TENT
The coastline in the east makes it possible to reach Småland by boat. Several guest harbours welcome you and guarantee a safe arrival or you can choose to anchor at a spot that you like. Read more about what to keep in mind here.
Explore Småland by
BOAT
Småland offers more than 5,000 lakes and rivers and also the coastline. There are a lot of possibilities to explore Småland from the water and experience the wildlife. Read more here.
Explore Småland by
CANOE
You can either visit a Pressbyrån store to buy a ticket or buy tickets online on the train platform SJ where you can both find train and bus jorneys. Plan your journey here.
Explore Småland by
BUS
Cycle on old unused railway lines with a draisine and choose between different starting points on the Smalspåret line (Hultsfred/Målilla/Virserum/ Åseda/Triabo) or start in Strömsnäsbruk and cycle to Axhult.
Find more information here.
Explore Småland by
Draisine