Timeline
13:47
Pick up a whisky tasting or a light bite at the Mackmyra Bar & Bistro. The bar is just one minute from the distillery entrance, making it the perfect starting point. Note that on Fridays and Saturdays, the bar stays open until 22:00, so you have plenty of time before the evening rush.
14:47
Walk around the Mackmyra Whiskyby campus. Use the remaining half hour to find a quiet spot near the seven-storey gravity distillery. The architecture is striking, and the open space west of the building offers clear views toward the southwest.
15:17
Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the SW at 15:17. The golden light starts around 13:35, so you have a warm, amber glow illuminating the distillery's facade as the day ends. Raise a glass to the first Swedish single malt.
Local tip
The distillery is open for visits on Fridays and Saturdays. If you arrive outside opening hours, the bar may still be accessible, but check the route and current hours before you go.
Check before you go
- Mackmyra Bar & Bistro hours: We,Th 11:00-15:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; PH off.
Worth knowing
- Mackmyra Bar & Bistro is open at 13:47 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa
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