Three decades by the canal’s edge – and centuries of history
From smokehouse to summer venue — 30 years in constant motion.
30th anniversary — the entire venue is open
Now we are celebrating three decades of smoke, flavor, friends, family, and summer memories. The entire venue is open for more relaxed times by the canal’s edge — with seriously good salmon, a wonderful atmosphere, and the people who make this place come alive.
King Carl XVI Gustaf arrives for a "Better salmon lunch" at the Brasserie
Sometimes the best ideas come from our guests. "Better salmon lunch" becomes an expression of exactly what we like most: simplicity, quality, and seriously good salmon.
We are moving into the new Brasserie
A perfect fit with more space, more pulse, and even more possibilities. The Brasserie is growing, but the feeling by the canal’s edge remains the same.
The launch of the old Brasserie
Lars makes the brave decision to "swim against the current." In the carefully preserved mechanical workshop of the abandoned paper mill, he launches Håfveruds Rökeri, with the simple vision of offering one of the world's most delicious smoked fish.
Lars and his partners from Håveruds Herrgård buy the smokehouse
This is where the journey begins. A place by the canal, an idea about truly great smoked ingredients, and a strong passion for the craft.
Royal anglers
When the paper mill is founded, two fishing enthusiasts buy shares in the company — with the sole purpose of securing the rights to salmon fishing in the stream every summer. Local rumors in the mill community say that these gentlemen were, in fact, royals.
The dam and the new falls
An ironworks is founded and a dam is built above the forges. The water level rises by four meters, stopping the salmon's migration. Instead, the falls become a world-famous gathering place for dedicated anglers.
The salmon against the war
A highly profitable trade in gigantic mast trees for naval and merchant fleets takes off in Dalsland. Log driving the 30-meter-long logs through the Håverud rapids constantly clashed with the rich salmon fishing and gave rise to bitter disputes.
The salmon in the rapids
As early as the 16th century, the historian Olaus Magnus described how the wild salmon migrated up the Upperud River. It was caught using spears and then sun-dried, smoked, or boiled by the Dalsland residents of of ancient times.
