Driving from Gothenburg to Stockholm (or vice versa), you pass by perhaps Sweden's prettiest lake -…read moreLake Vättern. It's a gorgeously blue lake rimmed by hills. Gyllene Uttern (Golden otter) is a lovely hotel and café along the eastern shore and a perfect rest spot with a scenic vista to enjoy a Swedish fika (Jause in Austrian, coffee break in English). The café here serves up various teas and coffees along with your favorite Swedish sweets (think Kanelbullar). Of course there are more substantial dishes as well and the Räksmörgås (shrimp sandwich) is excellent. On a sunny day enjoy your treats on the open air terrace overlooking Lake Vattern. If it is too cool, don't worry. There are large picture windows in the café looking towards the lake. A stop at Gyllene Uttern leaves you completely refreshed and sufficiently refueled to continue on to Stockholm!

A very decent road restaurant, coffee stop and funky looking hotel. The best feature, and what…read moremakes it stop-worthy, are the stunning views over the lake Vättern. There's a full blown ala crate lunch restaurant and a cafe. We both had the pulled pork sandwich (served grilled with cheese and veggies) which was a very good light lunch alternative when wanting to move on with your travels. Nothing amazing but a very decent road stop.

People were friendly - much nicer than the restaurant on the waterfront that serves pastas and…read moresalad where we did not feel welcome. Thank you, Filet I Granna for being cordial.

Can't say I know as much about coffee as the Swedes. I heard they drink 4.5 cups…read moreper person! I do like the coffee at Fiket though. It's a bit tart but good. The cookies were awesome. Glad I can't bake like this. I wouldn't be able to fit into the kitchen! It was rainy outside so the nice cozy warm interior was perfect.

Even though it was a bit rainy there was still a view.Great location by the lake. Our server…read moreJohanna was nice and helpful. Food smelled great and tasted good. We brought his parents here for dinner and they loved it. Dining our way around Sweden. Can't wait for the next meal.