Sustainability

In 2023, Sweden celebrated 500 years, and this prompted Fredrik Åström, owner of Svenska Kulturpärlor, to ask himself an important question: What can Svenska Kulturpärlor , with Dufweholms Herrgård, Södertuna Slott and Gripsholms Värdshus , do to give our guests and visitors memorable royal experiences in cultural-historical environments close to the lake, even for the next 500 years? 

At Svenska Kulturpärlor we are proud to be one of Sweden's leading groups in the HoReCa sector. We are committed to providing high quality and sustainable services within our companies, for our employees, and in the preservation of our cultural properties, buildings, inventories and collections.

Working with our guests, suppliers and products is equally important to us. Since our inception, we have worked with local artisans in everything from cultural heritage to beverages and produce. Our gardens and Swedish nature provide the raw materials that enrich our guests' experiences and promote good health and a rich life. 

We believe in the power of partnerships and work with a number of schools, business associations, food clusters and tourism and industry organizations, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. We are convinced that these collaborations contribute to building a sustainable business and better society.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and we constantly strive to reduce our climate impact, while maintaining good work ethics with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Our vision for sustainability is clear. We are proud of the progress we have made in the past years 2023 and 2024 and are determined to continue working to be a responsible role model for responsible and ethical behavior.

Our ambition is to be as durable as the artist's fence we erected in 2023 at Sweden's oldest inn dating from 1609, made of corten steel with a lifespan of 500 years. We want our decisions to lay the foundation for future generations to enjoy our gems.

CEO/Owner Fredrik Åström May 20, 2024

You will soon be able to read our full 2025 Sustainability Report.