An island for meetings in the Roslagen archipelago.

Here's an interview with our marketing manager Bibi Rydbacken, published in Tid för Konferens (Time for Conference), a supplement in Dagens Industri, in autumn 2023. Text by Ingela Engblom.

Marholmen has been a place for meetings and relaxation for over a hundred years. Today, it's a modern conference facility offering archipelago experiences all year round. This autumn, "7° Bath & Sauna" is opening. Gather your colleagues for an energizing time with meetings, baths, and team-building activities.

Marholmen is an island in Roslagen near Norrtälje, connected to the mainland by a bridge. The island is full of exciting environments from different eras. One time you might stay and conference in a grand Art Nouveau villa from 1912, next in the modern hotel, or in the cozy cabins. During the warmer months of the year, glamping tents are available for the more adventurous guests.

”Syftet med mötet avgör vad som passar bäst. Oavsett hur gästerna bor är det alltid nära till havet. Naturen går som en röd tråd i allt vi gör genom hela verksamheten”, säger Bibi Rydbacken, marknads- och försäljningschef på Marholmen.

In recent years, we've started a big development journey, and we're already well on our way!

”Vi utvecklar Marholmen till en skärgårdsdestination där våra gäster skapar minnen året runt, samtidigt som öns själ, natur och historia varsamt bevaras”, berättar hon.

In the early 1900s, Marholmen was owned by the merchant Nils Berg and his wife Hanna. The couple were involved in social issues and donated the island to the labor movement (LO) to build a retreat for women working in factories. In the 20s, an adult education center was also started on the island, and that's how it all began. – Today, we're a meeting place that welcomes both conference and private guests for meetings, relaxation, Bath, and casual get-togethers.

One of Marholmen's strengths is that groups of all sizes feel right at home here. Smaller meetings can get their own villa, with Villa Berg being the largest, featuring 14 rooms. The historic Strandpaviljongen can be rented for private dinners or Christmas parties for up to 90 guests. Our biggest meeting room fits 180 people, while events and kickoffs with lots of attendees can rent the entire island, which has accommodation for almost 400 people.

”Naturen här på ön gör att vi har fantastiska möjligheter att skräddarsy olika slags möten. En stor fördel är att vi har ett eget proffsigt aktivitetsteam som skapar unika upplägg utifrån varje kunds syfte och behov”, säger Bibi Rydbacken.  

New this autumn is the outdoor Bath area ”7° Bath & Sauna” where groups of up to 50 people can enjoy warm outdoor Baths in tubs, saunas, cold dips in the sea, and comfy lounges. The idea is for guests to spend most of their time outdoors.

”Medeltemperaturen under året här på Marholmen är sju grader – därav namnet. Vi tror på massor av härligt brygg- och bastuhäng, året runt och i alla väder”, avslutar Bibi.

Facts about Marholmen

• 34 hectares of archipelago nature.
• An hour by car from Stockholm, Uppsala, and Arlanda.
• Meeting rooms for up to 180 participants
• 50 modern hotel rooms with a balcony or terrace
• 40 newly renovated cottages with a living room, sauna, and fireplace.
• A total of 200 rooms and 368 beds
• Our own activity team organizes things like Marholmen's Masters, Boat Orienteering, or Carpet Curling tournaments.
• We can serve your conference lunch outdoors around an open fire.
• Marholmen Spa with treatments, infinity pool, infrared chairs, hot tub, foot bath, and sun therapy