Saltsjöbadens sjukhus, hospital
Saltsjöbadens sjukhus is a hospital complex in Saltsjöbaden near Stockholm that began as a bathhouse in 1903. The main building features stone construction with towers and was later expanded with additional wings to accommodate its growing functions.
The building was designed in 1903 by Georg A. Nilsson and Ivar Nyqvist and founded by Clara Emilia Smitt, a nurse with advocacy interests. In the 1950s, Stockholm County Council acquired it and transformed it into a modern long-term care facility.
The name reflects the salt springs and bathing tradition that once drew people here for healing. You can sense this heritage in how the place is arranged and in the quiet way people move through its spaces.
The site is easily reached with a short walk to the Saltsjöbanan station and parking available for cars. The green spaces and waterfront access make it pleasant for walks and quiet moments during your visit.
The building was originally known for baths and electric light treatments, offering patients activities like rowing and barefoot walking for recovery. This holistic healing approach was revolutionary for its time and still shapes the calm, restorative feel of the place today.
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