-Stockholm Archipelago -
Thousands of islands, cool waters, rustic retreats and sailboats.

Gotland Island
Viking traders once thrived here. Filmmaker Ingmar Bergman lived on a small island off Gotland.

Fabriken Furillen
Lärbro
Furillen, Gotland, Sweden
T: +46 498 223-040. 15 rooms. US$ 290-
www.furillen.nu
Mid-century handmade furnishings combined with high end amenities are found in these "industrial chic" beachside cabins located on the site of a former chalk factory on the tiny deserted islet of Furillen.

Wisby Hotel
Visby, Gotland, Sweden
T: +46 498 25 75 00. 134 rooms. US$ 185-
www.wisbyhotell.se
Recently renovated to bear witness to its medieval roots, the Wisby Hotel is located within the ring wall of World Heritage site Visby.


Oland
This warm water Baltic island was the summer resort choice of Swedish kings.

Halltorps Gästgiveri
Borgholm 38792, Sweden
T: +46 485 850 00. US$ 125-
www.halltorpsgastgiveri.se
Charming 17th century inn with water views located nine miles outside of town and known also for its food.


Grythyttan
Three hours by train and taxi from Stockholm is this wilderness escape with world-class appeal.

Grythyttan Inn
2 Prästgatan
Grythyttan, Sweden
T: +46 581 63300. 60 rooms. US$ 170-
www.grythyttan.com
Very charming 367 year old inn popular with gourmands. Rooms are tastefully and eccletically decorated with period antiques, modern textiles and quaint floral wallpapers. The 60 individually decorated rooms are spread among 22 buildings.

Grinda Island
Take a one hour ferry ride from Stockholm harbor to this peaceful and traffic-free summer resort island.

Grinda Wärdshus
Grinda Island, Sweden
T: 08-542 49 491. 30 rooms, plus 4 guesthouses. US$ 205
www.grindawardshus.se
Originally built as a summer house for the director of the Nobel Committe, this art nouveau villa has been converted into an award-winning restaurant and cozy inn. Boaters welcome here.

Stockholm
Where the Baltic Sea meets Lake Mälaren, a beautiful blend of Bauhaus, modernism, medieval old-town influences, canals and harbor views.

Esplanade
Stockholm, Sweden
T: +46 8 663 0740. 34 rooms. US$ 164-
www.hotelesplanade.se 
1910 family-owned Art Noveau hotel furnished in Jugendstil decor. Centrally located with water views. Nearby steamer makes day trips to the Archipelago.

Lady Hamilton Hotel
Storkyrkobrinken 5
Stockholm, Sweden
T: +46 8 506 40100. US$ 180-
www.ladyhamiltonhotel.se
Located in Old Town, the former wealthy merchant's home dates back to 1470. It contains bits of Swedish and English history, along with antiques and a 1330's wishing well.

Lydmar Hotel
Blaiseholmshamnen 2
Stockholm, Sweden
T: +46 8 223 160. 46 rooms. US$ 275-
www.lydmar.com
Located between the Grand Hotel and National Museum of Art, this Swedish boutique hotel has water views on both sides.

Hotel Skeppsholmen
Skeppsholmen Island, Stockholm
T: +46 8 407 23 00. 81 rooms. US$ 140-
iwww.hotelskeppsholmen.se
Located waterside on a small island near city center, this former 1699 military barracks was built by Swedish architect Nicodemus Tessin the Younger - most famous for Stockholm's Royal Palace. It was recently converted into a boutique hotel and brought up-to-date with current Swedish modern sensibilites by the Claesson Kolvisto Rune design firm.

Mariefred
A picturesque medieval village of wooden homes, quaint cafes and handicraft shops. Located south of Stockholm, Mariefred can be reach by a short drive or boat ride down Lake Mälaren.

Gripsholms Värdshus
Mariefred, Sweden
T: +46 159 374 50. US$195
www.gripsholms-vardshus.se
Dating back to 1609, the hotel claims to be Sweden's oldest inn. It overlooks Gripsholms Castle which houses Sweden's National Portrait Gallery.

Södertuna Slott
Gnesta, Sweden
70 rooms. US$ 450, includes all meals and activities.
www.sodertuna.se
A private home for many centuries, in 1985 this yellow 18th century manor house overlooking Lake Frösjön was converted into a hotel. Located 50 miles south of Stockholm, the low-key resort features canoeing, fishing, tennis and hiking.

Arctic Circle, Northern Sweden
We've a soft spot for destinations found at the ends of the world.

The Tree Hotel
Brittas Pensionat
Harads, Sweden
T: +46 928 104 03. 6 tree houses. US$ 555+
www.treehotel.se
Located in the Boreal Forest just 40 miles south of the Arctic Circle, this devotedly eco-friendly hotel consisting of architecturally designed tree houses. More like upscale camping than luxury hotel, you'll access by rope and ladder and shower in a tree sauna a five minute walk away. Check-in and dine at the Brittas Pensionat restaurant.