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The explosive Mr Pålsson

The explosive Mr Pålsson

Joel grew up in Gåsevik, not far from our hotel. He was fostered by his aunt Lotta and her husband, a stone mason and demolitionist called Karl, who taught Joel all about the volatile art he’d be associated with… Läs mer
Master Blacksmith Pettersson

Master Blacksmith Pettersson

Werner grew up at Repelia in Fiskebäckskil, where his father, Carl August, had a forge. His brothers, Johan and Axel, were both chief engineers on ships, while his three sisters, Alfhild, Ester and Hilma, in… Läs mer
Council Bigwig Julsén

Council Bigwig Julsén

A lifelong resident of Skaftö, Anders Julius Julsén was born at Fossa, near Rågårdsvik, and later moved to Grönskult farm. He served as a local councillor for 40 years. In 1952, when the smaller communities of… Läs mer
Iron Lady Efraimsson

Iron Lady Efraimsson

When Hulda (née Abrahamsson) and her sweetheart Henrik planned their wedding in 1911, they wanted to start a family. The pair decided to mark their union with a new name and settled on Efraimsson, after Henrik’s father Efraim. Läs mer
Salty Sea Dog Karlsson

Salty Sea Dog Karlsson

The son a deep-sea fisherman, Göthe Karlsson was only ten years old when his mother passed away. As his father spent too much time at sea to look after five children, Göthe and his siblings were split… Läs mer
Commander Johnsson

Commander Johnsson

Ossian’s first love was the ocean. He made a career at sea, which at the end of the 19th century brought him all the way to South America, where he became commander of the Chilean navy. As an… Läs mer
Jack of all trades Lindgren

Jack of all trades Lindgren

This particular Jack is actually a Jill. Or, to be more precise, an Anna-Stina. She grew up in the village of Lögås, on the mainland, with her mother and three half-brothers. At 21, she married Karl-Erik, a tailor’s son… Läs mer

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Welcome to your room. Make yourself comfortable on the bed, read what we’ve written about the person who inspired it and allow yourself to lose yourself in their story.

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