Sweden has its first floating hotel thanks to the creative owners of Salt & Sill. Its stunning location is alongside the company’s popular restaurant on Herring Island in Kladesholmen.
Not only has Susanna and Patrick Hermansson created a stylish 46-bed accommodation, but the couple has done their best to keep impact on the surrounding environment to a minimum. Local materials were used in the construction and a lobster reef was built along side the structure from leftover rocks.
From your room or lounging on the deck, beautiful views of the Swedish landscape are bountiful.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Eco-friendly Hospitality
- The trend of using sustainable materials and minimizing environmental impact in hotel construction and operations.
- Floating Accommodation
- The trend of creating floating hotels and accommodations in unique and scenic locations.
- Local Sourcing
- The trend of using local materials and resources in hotel construction and design.
Where This Applies
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Opportunity for hotels to adopt sustainable practices and offer unique floating accommodation experiences.
- Construction and Architecture
- Opportunity for architects and builders to design and construct floating hotels using eco-friendly materials and techniques.
- Sustainable Development
- Opportunity for companies to promote and invest in sustainable tourism by supporting floating hotel projects that minimize environmental impact.
