About this business
Skytteholm Nordic Spa occupies a historic manor that traces its origins to the seventeenth century, standing on the shore of Lake Mälaren on the island of Ekerö just outside Stockholm. What began as a noble residence has evolved over four centuries into one of the most serene and elegantly appointed hotel and spa destinations in the Swedish capital region. A major renovation completed in 2014 integrated contemporary Nordic spa facilities into the historic buildings while carefully preserving their original character and proportions. The result is a property where centuries-old stone and timber meet the clean, calming aesthetic of modern Scandinavian design.
The setting on Ekerö is a defining element of the Skytteholm experience. Lake Mälaren stretches across the horizon from the manor’s waterfront position, and the island’s quiet forests and meadows provide a sense of natural seclusion rarely found this close to a major European capital. The surrounding landscape invites hiking, kayaking on the lake, and long walks through the woodland that frames the property. In the gentle light of Swedish summer evenings, the view across the water from the terrace becomes one of those enduring images of Nordic beauty that guests return to remember long after their visit.
The Nordic spa at Skytteholm is the heart of the retreat experience. Two traditional Swedish saunas, an outdoor pool, and relaxing hot tubs form the core of the bathing ritual, while the broader spa offering provides treatments and therapies rooted in Scandinavian wellness tradition. The spa overlooks the lake, allowing guests to move between the heat of the sauna and the cooler open air while remaining connected to the landscape around them. For wedding guests arriving from across Sweden or from abroad, an afternoon in the spa creates the perfect atmosphere of calm and celebration before or after the ceremony.
Weddings at Skytteholm unfold within a natural and historic setting that accommodates up to approximately 120 guests. The manor’s spaces are tailored for intimate celebrations where the emphasis falls on atmosphere, scenery, and personal attention rather than grand scale. The restaurant serves seasonal dishes rooted in Swedish culinary tradition, with ingredients drawn from the region and the surrounding landscape. The combination of a historic manor, waterside location, forest setting, and spa facilities provides everything a wedding party needs within a single, beautiful property just minutes from the bustle of Stockholm.
For couples who dream of a Nordic wedding that balances historic character with natural tranquility, Skytteholm Nordic Spa offers a setting of rare integrity. The seventeenth-century origins of the estate infuse every celebration with a sense of continuity and place, while the thoroughly modern spa and accommodation ensure that comfort is never sacrificed to heritage. Whether guests arrive by water, by road from the capital, or from farther afield across Europe, Skytteholm receives them into a world where Swedish nature and Swedish history converge at the edge of Lake Mälaren.