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Project Baderskan
Gripsholm värdshus spa facility
January 26, 2026
Article in Besöksliv
In a new article inBesöksliv, Fredrik Åström, CEO of Svenska Kulturpärlor, talks about the family business's journey from Dufweholm to today's three gems in Sörmland, about the hospitality that drives the business, and how we empower young people throughthe Summer Jobber of the Year award. He also shares news aboutBaderskanat Gripsholms Värdshus, where the exterior is scheduled to be completed by the summer and the interior will be finished afterwards. The article covers award-winning hospitality, a living cultural heritage, and a clear idea of sustainability and long-term thinking that will last for generations.
08/10 2025
Article in Eskilstuna-Kuriren
Eskilstuna-Kuriren has drawn attention to the renovation of the 100-year-old building on Strandvägen.
The renovation has been delayed by the pandemic and inflation, but now the work has finally started.
- It feels good to be up and running, says Fredrik Åström, CEO of Svenska Kulturpärlor, which runs Gripsholms Värdshus.
In Baderskan, a new spa and several suites are now emerging - part of the effort to create a holistic experience with accommodation, food, history and recreation.
Building heritage expert Stellan Ridderstrand has designed the building, which combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design and harmonizes with Mariefred's cultural-historical environment.
TadasBygg is leading the work with a new facade, carpentry from Gripsholm's carpentry and a veranda facing the water, built in sustainable materials such as lime plaster, natural stone and wood with timeless details in copper and glass.
27/6 2024
Article in Strengnäs Tidning
Fredrik Åström gives a tour of the premises and talks about the renovation work for Strengnäs Tidning
21/9 2023
An eventful summer at Baderskan
During the summer, Strängnäs municipality has completed the repair of the shoreline around Baderskan and erected a new wooden deck along the water. At the same time, we have carried out the non-demolition work required to be able to start renovations and development of the property in the future. The next step in the work will be to start excavation and earthworks.
14/11 2022
Work in progress
Finally, we have started with the first "groundbreaking". Internally, we are cleaning the property, which means that we are removing interior and exterior complementary parts that have been added since the original construction of the house. In addition, the municipality is now working on reviewing the shoreline around Baderskan and is also working on renovating the promenade.
29/12 2021
Building permit granted
The building permit for Baderskan has now been granted. We now look forward to moving forward in the process of creating a spa in the old Strandrestaurangen in Mariefred. This means that the building will return to the splendor it had in the early 1900s when Baderskan was a hot bathhouse.
We promise a place for long-distance guests who want to relax in our beautiful city and - not least - for all spa-hungry Mariefred residents!
Read more in the article in Strängnäs newspaper.
1/10 2021
New construction drawings
We can now publish the first drawings submitted for the building permit case linked to Baderskan. The goal is to create a new type of spa experience in a classic setting in one of Mariefred's best locations!
6/2 2020
Detailed planning work may begin
The municipality decided yesterday that the detailed planning work can begin. We will exhibit for consultation after the summer when we also present complete plans.
12/9 2019
Summary for the fall
It has been a little more than a year since the project with Baderskan started. During the year, Strängnäs municipality has asked us to have a dialog with Sörmlands museum and the County Administrative Board where we received positive reactions to our proposal. A week ago we had a follow-up meeting with the Public Works Department, which will begin work on zoning changes in the fall. We have a good dialog with all parties and are hopeful that in late autumn we will be able to announce how the work will proceed.
20/6 2018
Waiting for detailed plan
The municipality is currently working on the detailed plan for the area. We are waiting for the detailed plan to be finalized and gain legal force.
8/5 2018
The keys handed over
There was a big turnout and many curious people were on site when we visited Baderskan after we received the keys. We have secured the interior and exterior so that there will be no more burglaries and more vandalism, and covered all the windows and cleared a little in the garden. Now the house will be a little winterized until we are done with detailed plans and other things. We have big plans!
Check out an interview with Fredrik Åström and Johanna Battaroff in Strängnäs Tidning.
5/5 2018
Swedish Cultural Heritage expands
It is now clear that we at Svenska Kulturpärlor are buying Strandrestaurangen in Mariefred. Our CEO Fredrik Åström expects that it will take about four years before the beach restaurant is ready to be used.
23/3 2018
The municipal council decides!
Today, the municipal council took the decision that the land purchase will also go through. After that, there is a four-week period for any appeals. After that, we can start our work!
17/3 2018
Buyers and sellers agree!
Great news! The price for the Baderskan property has now been decided and the purchase agreement signed. This agreement is signed with the company Smock förvaltning AB. However, the purchase will only go through if the municipality also decides to sell the land on which the house stands.
Read more in Strängnäs Tidning!
1/3 2018
Svenska Kulturpärlor plans to expand its activities
Svenska Kulturpärlor plans to buy Strandrestaurangen in Mariefred.
