Ystad Saltsjöbad

Ystad Saltsjöbad is a seaside resort and spa hotel located on the coast of Ystad in Skåne County, Sweden. Established in 1897, it has grown into one of Scandinavia's most prominent resort destinations, combining historic charm with modern amenities. The property features 139 rooms, a conference department with 13 meeting rooms (the largest seating 324), multiple restaurants and bars, and a comprehensive spa. Its Lido Club & Spa includes indoor and outdoor pools, and the resort is known for its refined atmosphere, culinary offerings, and year-round activities. Situated just an hour from Copenhagen and 50 minutes from Malmö, it attracts both leisure and business guests. Since 2007, the operating company has been owned by ESS Hotell. The resort markets itself as "Scandinavia's Resort No.1" and emphasizes timeless elegance and signature experiences.

Ystad Saltsjöbad was founded in 1897 following a motion by Ystad pharmacist and local politician Salomon Smith and fellow resident John Tengberg, who proposed a hotel and meeting place by the sea in Sandskogen. The decision to build a bath hotel named Ystad Saltsjöbad was made that year. The chosen site was the same where the current main building was erected in 1927, though slightly closer to the sea. The original hotel was a three-story wooden building with 12 rooms, a dining room, and common areas, designed by architect Peter Boisen. It also featured verandas with decorative woodwork typical of the era. An annex containing warm and cold bathhouses was added. Around 1913, a fire broke out, leading to a temporary structure until a new main building was constructed in 1927, designed by August Ewe; this building now houses the restaurant and some hotel rooms. In 1936, a smaller restaurant extension was added. Since then, numerous additions have been made. In 2007, the operating company of Ystad Saltsjöbad was acquired by ESS Hotell. In 2012, the spa was expanded with a new section called The Creek experience. Today, the resort has 139 rooms, 13 meeting rooms, multiple restaurants and bars, and a full spa, positioning itself as Scandinavia's leading resort.

• 2012

  Spa expanded with new section: The Creek experience.

• 2007

  Operating company acquired by ESS Hotell.

• 1936

  Smaller restaurant extension added.

• 1927

  New main building constructed, designed by August Ewe; now houses restaurant and some hotel rooms.

• 1913

  Fire breaks out, leading to a temporary structure.

• 1897

  Ystad Saltsjöbad founded; original wooden hotel built with 12 rooms, designed by Peter Boisen.

• 1896

  Motion by Salomon Smith and John Tengberg to build a hotel and meeting place by the sea in Sandskogen.

Luxury seaside resort and spa, marketed as Scandinavia's leading resort with refined experiences and timeless elegance.

• Hotel rooms (139 rooms)

• Conference facilities (13 meeting rooms, largest seats 324)

• Restaurants and bars (Port, Gildas, Lido Lounge)

• Spa (Lido Club & Spa, The Creek experience)

• Pool club (indoor and outdoor pools)

• Experience packages and day experiences

1. 1Ystad Saltsjöbad official websiteysb.se
2. 2Wikidata entry for Ystad Saltsjöbadwikidata.org
3. 3Swedish Wikipedia article on Ystad Saltsjöbadsv.wikipedia.org