Countryside Hotels

Countryside Hotels: Historic Charm and Scenic Escapes in Sweden

For travelers who want to escape the concrete grid and experience the soulful, romantic side of the Swedish landscape, Countryside Hotels offers an incomparable journey. Rather than a standardized corporate hotel chain, Countryside Hotels is a highly curated association of independently owned properties, each chosen for its rich historical background, exceptional culinary standards, and stunning natural surroundings.

From ancient royal castles and majestic manor houses to coastal inns and rustic mountain retreats, this collection represents the absolute peak of authentic Swedish heritage and hospitality.

The Countryside Experience: What We Offer

• Living Architectural Heritage: Sleep in carefully preserved structures spanning centuries of Swedish history. Guests can choose to stay in 16th-century fortresses, elegant Art Nouveau palaces, or classic red-and-white lakeside timber lodges.
• From Farm to Plate Gastronomy: Exceptional dining is the core pillar of the Countryside brand. Most properties feature award-winning kitchens dedicated to sustainable, hyper-local gastronomy—serving wild game from nearby forests, fresh seafood caught hours prior, and organic produce grown right on the hotel grounds.
• Immersive Wellness & Spas: Unwind with traditional Nordic wellness routines. Many properties boast high-end lakeside saunas, outdoor wood-fired hot tubs, and holistic spa treatments utilizing natural, locally sourced ingredients.
• Active Nature Adventures: Step directly from your room into the great outdoors. Depending on the property, guests can enjoy championship golf courses, guided forest hiking trails, lake kayaking, or seasonal wildlife safaris.

The Countryside Footprint: Handpicked Destinations Across Sweden

Countryside Hotels boasts a diverse portfolio of around 50 unique properties distributed across Sweden’s most scenic regions, making it simple to curate a perfect rural road trip.

• Svealand (Central Region): Rich with historic estates situated just outside Stockholm. Highlights include the majestic Sundbyholms Castle on the shores of Lake Mälaren and Näsby Castle where roaring 1920s design meets modern luxury.
• Götaland (Southern Region): The densest concentration of properties, spanning from the rolling hills of Skåne to the dense woods of Småland. Features gems like Bjertorp Castle (Sweden’s youngest Art Nouveau castle) and Hestraviken Hotel & Spa nestled quietly along the flowing Nissan River.
• Norrland (The Wild North): Perfect for travelers seeking pristine silence, featuring historic summer residences like the Fryksås Hotel in Dalarna and remote alpine getaways like the Storsätra Mountain Hotel in the Grövelsjön mountains.