The first restaurant at Hasselbacken was called Dunderhyttan, which opened in the mid-1700s. Back then, it was an establishment with five tables and some twenty chairs.
HOTEL HASSELBACKEN
HISTORY
It wasn’t until the 1760s, that the name “Hasselbacken” was coined, becoming well known in Stockholm’s restaurant circles.
1760
In 1816, a half-timbered building was built in the finest Gustavian style, which over the years became known as “Gubbhyllan” (literally Old Man’s shelf). It’s glory days began when the well-known confectioner Jacob Wilhelm Davidson opened the doors of “Restaurant Hasselbacken”. The year 1853 was the start of a golden era for the restaurant thanks to good food, Swedish punch songs and singing.
1816
Speaking of singing, on August 16, 1872, a Bellman statue was erected in the garden and can still be seen today. Alfred Nyström was the name of the sculptor and August Strindberg was his model. That same year, a ferocious fire, lasting eight days, burned the entire building to the ground. Just two years later, a new building rose from the ashes and quickly became the preferred choice of venue for locals of all classes – nobility as well as ordinary people.
1872
In 1984, extensive restoration and renovation began. On the back of the restaurant, a new hotel building was built and in 1992 Scandic Hasselbacken opened a hotel, conference and restaurant on site.
1984
ABBA THE MUSEUM
Experience ABBA The Museum – an interactive exhibition located at Pop House Hotel (just across the street from the hotel)! As a guest at Hotel Hasselbacken you can buy a ticker for 195 SEK (regular price 250 SEK). Talk to the Front Desk at Hotel Hasselbacken and they will help you.
CONTACT US
HOTEL
E-mail: frontdesk@hasselbacken.com
Front Desk: 08-12 13 33 00
MEETING & EVENTS
E-mail sales@pophouse.se
Meeting & Events: 08-12 13 32 99
RESTAURANT
E-mail: hov@hasselbacken.com
Book a table: 08-12 13 33 02