A new Marholmen ready to welcome visitors

From a conference center to an archipelago destination.

After several years of intensive development toward the goal of becoming a natural year-round destination, a new Marholmen will Marholmen this summer. In June, the doors will open following the largest phase of construction—the newly renovated main building. Here, guests will find a brand-new lobby with spacious social areas and a new restaurant & bar. In mid-July, the newly renovated Marholmen will open. All work has been carried out with care and with the guest experience in mind.

In May 2025, work began on the largest phase of Marholmen’s development plan: an extensive renovation and expansion of the main building, the heart of the island. It has been four decades since Kommunal took over the island, and now Marholmen is Marholmen for another 40 years of modern solutions and guest experiences.

“With all the progress we’ve made here in recent years, we’re now ready for Marholmen its full potential and realize our vision—to become Sweden’s best archipelago destination with cuisine worth the detour. We’re now looking forward to writing the next chapter in our long and wonderful history,” says Fredrik Utheim, CEO of Marholmen.

The renovation was carried out with the aim of preserving and highlighting Marholmen’s long history, and was completed in several phases to ensure that operations could continue uninterrupted. Sustainability has been a central theme throughout the project, and Marholmen implemented both large-scale and smaller initiatives to contribute to a circular economy and reduce its environmental impact.

• The completely renovated and expanded Hermans Veranda, Dining Room & Bar is now open, and the kitchen has been redesigned to enhance the dining experience across the entire island year-round.

• In June, the doors will open to the new lobby, which has been expanded by several hundred square meters and will provide more space for friends, families, and colleagues to socialize—something that was previously lacking.

• New gardens are being established on the island to grow herbs, vegetables, and other edible produce for the restaurant. The kitchen’s compost is also being put to good use there.

• By mid-July, Marholmen will be ready to welcome visitors following a complete renovation of its facilities, the addition of a new infinity pool, and an expanded range of services—an experience that complements the island’s other aquatic attractions perfectly.

Facts – A Year of Change

Hermans Veranda, Dining Room & Bar – a new dining experience
Earlier this year, Hermans opened its doors—a brand-new restaurant that reflects Marholmen’s rich history and rural surroundings. Here, the new, larger spaces work together to provide a dining experience for both small, private gatherings and larger conference groups. Another new feature is that the bar now offers a light bar menu in addition to drinks.

The brand-new kitchen is designed to offer a variety of dining experiences, not only in the restaurant but throughout the island and all year round. The focus has been on details that aren’t immediately visible but make a big difference—both for the staff’s work environment and efficiency—as well as on sustainable solutions such as new ventilation, eco-friendly grease traps, and a composting machine.

Fun fact: The restaurant is named after Herman Lindqvist, who served as president of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO) in the early 1900s, when parts of the island were donated to the LO by its then-owners, Nils and Hanna Berg.

From Table to Flower Meadow and Kitchen Garden
Food waste from the new kitchen is now being converted into topsoil used for flower cultivation in Beda’s flower meadow, making the facility self-sufficient in cut flowers year-round. The soil is also used for the new kitchen garden, which is being established to supply the kitchen with herbs and vegetables. As a complement, a larger vegetable garden is also being established just a stone’s throw from the island, where vegetables such as fennel, pointed cabbage, and onions are grown by the same team that tends the gardens and vegetation on Marholmen.

Common social areas (completion in June)
The main building will gain a total of 600 new square meters of common social areas featuring inviting seating areas, fireplaces, a lobby bar to complement Hermans Bar, and comfortable lounge spaces for socializing. This major change will enable year-round socializing, even between meals and activities.

Marholmen – one of many bathing options (opening in mid-July)
Marholmen is located in the main building and is undergoing a complete renovation, including the addition of an infinity pool with ocean views, infrared chairs, and foot baths. In addition, the range of services will be expanded and a more extensive spa menu will be introduced.