Dammhagen Eco Bed & Bistro
At Dammhagen, we aim to live in harmony with nature. Here, we measure success through the growing chorus of birdsong, the buzzing of insects, and our wealth of biodiversity.
About us
Dammhagen is run by Elisabeth Tollisen and Stein Leikanger, drawing on the efforts of many knowledgeable farmers and producers. We grow our own produce, but also source the best organic food we have come across in Sweden and other European countries.
We are members of Smaka på Västsverige (Taste West Sweden), Lokalproducerat i Väst (Locally Produced in the West), and Ekologiska Lantbrukarna (Organic Farmers of Sweden).
Dammhagen is also an official Slow Food Farm. Our organic cultivation at Dammhagen is KRAV-certified. Our hens eat gourmet food—they are fed sprouted peas, wheat and oats, mealworms, and vegetables, in addition to whatever they find while foraging freely. This results in eggs that are exceptionally delicious and wholesome. Our sheep roam freely on the pastures, though they are likely a bit envious of the hens, who get to wander through the vegetable patches.
At Dammhagen, we have an approved production kitchen and a bistro, along with a small farm shop. We can accommodate up to 6 overnight guests in the "Red Cottage" (*Röda stugan*) and the Annexe.
The 2022 Debio Award
Elisabeth Tollisen opened Mølleren Sylvia in 2015. The small shop next to the Royal Palace in Oslo quickly became a destination for many seeking organic food from producers who work in harmony with nature. Much has been written about the shop over the years.
In 2022, the shop received the coveted Debio Award from Debio Norway and Matprisen.
The jury’s rationale:
The Debio Prize is awarded to entities that go above and beyond in their work, whether in organic production, processing, or food service. Through seven years, the winner has, in both word and deed, steadfastly championed eco-friendly solutions, encompassing everything from the sourcing of raw ingredients and resource utilisation to sustainable packaging. In a market dominated by large-scale players, where small-scale operators are virtually non-existent, the winner provides a selection of high-quality, local, and seasonal produce. The winner serves as a vital source for delicious, Norwegian, organic, and biodynamic seasonal flavours in the capital.