About this property

This design hotel is a former fortress and lies by the Baltic Coast, just outside the town of Fårösund and 1.2 mi from the ferry terminal to Fårö island. It offers fine dining, free Wi-Fi and private parking. Some of the guest rooms are housed in 19th-century vaults, while others are found in the modern wing. All rooms have carefully selected furniture and products. Other facilities at Fårösund Fortress include a sauna, a hot tub and an indoor swimming pool. The restaurant will be closed from 29th of May to 18th of June.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kate
    Sweden Sweden
    Nice vibe of the hotel and great surrounding areas to explore
  • Nancy
    United States United States
    Very tranquil and relaxing setting. Wonderful breakfast.
  • Kudzai
    South Africa South Africa
    Anders & Teza & their staff are great hosts!
  • Swart
    Sweden Sweden
    The staff are very pleasant and attentive. The food and wine are excellent, as are the beds and rooms. We slept very well. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for something different.
  • Jesse
    Sweden Sweden
    I loved the building itself, and I enjoyed the comfy bed. Breakfast was delicious, and the person running things was pleasant.
  • Henrik
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A unique experience to stay in an old fortress. A boutique hotel with on site restaurant, boule court, pool table and swimming pool + sauna. Rooms were air conditioned. Staff was super friendly. A great stay and can really recommend to others.
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is in a gorgeous location and is very interesting, staff are super friendly
  • Tomas
    Sweden Sweden
    It was small and by the water. It is also in an historical building. The staff was exceptionally welcoming.
  • Maria
    Finland Finland
    Comfy beds and clean room. Big plus having a sauna and a bbq night during our stay.
  • Pontus
    Sweden Sweden
    Dinner menu is limited but has some really nice food and wine. Breakfast is amazing. The hotel overall clean and nicely fitted out with an unusual setting.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • food by us
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Fårösunds Fästning

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Strollers
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/out
    • Packed lunches
    • Express check-in/out
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safe

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Indoor swimming pool
    Free!

      Spa

      • Public Bath
      • Sauna

      Languages Spoken

      • English
      • Swedish

      House rules

      Fårösunds Fästning takes special requests – add in the next step!
      Check-in
      From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
      Check-out
      From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Cancellation/ prepayment
      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
      Children & Beds

      Child policies

      Children of all ages are welcome.

      Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

      To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

      Crib and extra bed policies

      0 - 3 years
      Extra bed upon request
      SEK 500 per child, per night
      Crib upon request
      SEK 150 per child, per night
      4+ years
      Extra bed upon request
      SEK 500 per person, per night

      Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

      The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

      All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

      No age restriction
      There's no age requirement for check-in
      Pets
      Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
      Accepted payment methods
      VisaMastercardCash

      The fine print

      Must-know information for guests at this property

      Please inform Fårösunds Fästning of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

      FAQs about Fårösunds Fästning