Villa Solbacken, Kalmar

Villa Solbacken is a stone mansion situated on the heights of Svensknabben, featuring tall facades with Renaissance castle elements, decorative anchor bolts, and animal-shaped water spouts. The building displays ornamental details that reflect classical European architectural influences.

The original wooden villa was replaced by a stone mansion in 1901, and architect Carl Bergsten undertook major renovations from 1915 to 1916. These changes shaped the building's appearance as it stands today.

The rooms inside reflect different periods of design and decoration, from Baroque dining spaces with coffered ceilings to rooms with light blue walls and Gustavian style details. These contrasting interiors show how the house gathered different artistic influences over time.

Since 2012, the villa functions as a venue for conferences and events, offering spaces for business and social gatherings. Visitors should check in advance about access, as availability depends on the event schedule.

The upper floor features a cross-vaulted ceiling decorated with a hand-painted depiction of Midgårdsormen, the serpent from Norse mythology. This detail blends European architecture with Scandinavian mythological symbolism.

Location: Kalmar Municipality

Architects: Carl Bergsten

GPS coordinates: 56.68822,16.36700

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08