Part of the
Swedish cultural gems
Svenska Kulturpärlor is owned and operated by the Åström family. A family that has worked for tourism and hospitality in Sörmland since the mid-80s. Today Fredrik Åström is CEO of Svenska Kulturpärlor - a company with several pearls in Sörmland; Dufweholms Herrgård outside Katrineholm, Gripsholms Värdshus and Gripsholms Bed and Breakfast in Mariefred and Södertuna Slott outside Gnesta.
History
The legacy of good hospitality
In the 1980s, Göran and Emmy Åström, Fredrik's father and mother, took over the old disused military hospital Plevnagården. Plevnagården was then renovated into a conference hotel, including the largest house move ever. Göran had Greta Garbo's green summer house moved there, which not only gave extra room to Plevnagården but also started a collection of historic buildings that still characterize the family today.
Today Johanna Battaroff and Fredrik Åström run Svenska Kulturpärlor. They are passionate about historical things and places and Fredrik has had a great interest in historical collections since childhood. This interest is reflected in all the pearls, where you are met by historical charm and beautiful things. Among other things, you can view several of Fredrik's collections and museums.