SMAKBYN - Key Persons

Michael "Micke" Björklund is one of the best known chefs in Scandinavia. His home is the Åland Islands, a breathtakingly beautiful archipelago between Sweden and Finland. Michael became famous for his unique brand of culinary talent already in the 1990's, when he first appeared on popular TV cooking shows. Michael is also a highly respected restaurant owner and champion of local food, who has enjoyed success in the famed Bocuse d'Or competition as well as in Finnish and Swedish Chef of the Year competitions. On Åland, local folk and thousands of guests have come to know Michael as a gracious restaurant owner and exceptional chef.