Fredriksborg Hotel and Fortress

A hidden fort by the Baltic Sea

Varmdo

Fredriksborg Hotel and Fortress

Welcome to Fredriksborg Hotel, a historic hideaway overlooking the Oxdjupet Strait in the Stockholm Archipelago. Set in 18th-century buildings beside a grand fortress, our 15-room hotel offers comfort, character, and sweeping sea views. Just a short trip from Stockholm, it’s a peaceful escape with excellent food, warm hospitality, and easy access to island adventures, forest walks, and refreshing swims.
Jessika Cederholm
JESSIKA CEDERHOLM - OWNER
A large cruise ship sails past a grassy yard with a set dining table, wicker chairs, and a potted purple flower in the foreground.

Building: 1751

Fredriksborg is a place with stories in its stones—and a view that rarely sits still. Set beside the water in the Stockholm Archipelago, our hotel occupies a series of restored 18th-century officers’ quarters, once part of Sweden’s most formidable fortress. Built in 1735 to guard the sea route into Stockholm, the fortress watched over this stretch of coast for more than a century. Today, it’s a place for guided tours, events, or even weddings with a cannon-salute backdrop.

We have just 15 rooms, each modernised with care but keeping the character of the original buildings. You’ll find peaceful gardens, an airy orangery, sea decks for sunny days, and a sense of stillness you wouldn’t expect so close to the city.

Easily reached by car, bus or even RIB boat—around 45 minutes from Stockholm—Fredriksborg offers a different pace. Whether you’re watching the cruise ships glide silently past or settling in for a slow meal as the light changes over the water, it’s a stay that leaves a lasting impression.

Open: All year

Rooms: 15

From: €

90

Occasions to Remember

Some of the highlights of staying at our historic house

RESTAURANT

Our restaurant keeps things simple but thoughtful, with a focused à la carte menu of carefully prepared dishes, served in spaces that reflect the character of the place. Breakfast is always included, and dinner is available to guests in our cosy dining rooms, light-filled orangery, or out in the garden when the weather allows. For larger gatherings, the wedding tent or fortress can be booked from May to September. Thoughtful food, quietly done, in a setting worth savouring.

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Fredriksborg offers a setting like no other for weddings, events, and retreats. Choose from a grand 150 sqm tent, a light-filled orangery with space for dancing, or the 18th-century fortress itself—with soaring ceilings and extraordinary acoustics. Ceremonies can unfold on the sea deck, in the gardens, or even atop the watchtower. From intimate gatherings to 150-person conferences, our historic grounds offer space, atmosphere, and flexibility—just 45 minutes from Stockholm, yet a world apart.

PACKAGES

Whether you’re after a quiet escape or an active weekend, we offer packages to match your rhythm. Stay for a night—or settle in for a few—and enjoy sea views, forest air, and the calm of the archipelago. Choose from our Romance in the Archipelago stay, a cycling break along Värmdö’s scenic trails, or a golf weekend at nearby Norråva Golf Club. We’re happy to tailor your visit, with or without added activities.

SIGHTS AND ACTIVITIES

Experiences to add to your itinerary
  • Vaxholm Town
  • Norrava Golf course (15 min away)
  • Archipelago nature, forest, trails,
  • Vaxholm Fortress Museum
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
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