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
THE NAME HASSELBACKEN WAS COINED
It wasn’t until the 1760s, that the name “Hasselbacken” was coined, becoming well known in Stockholm’s restaurant circles.
1760
THE GLORY DAYS BEGINS
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
THE BELLMAN STATUE
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
HASSELBACKEN BURNS DOWN AGAIN
In 1923, Hasselbacken burned down again (for the seventh time in the order) and a new building was completed in 1925. Today this building contains a restaurant, conference and banquet hall.1923HASSELBACKEN RESTAURANT ACADEMY
From1947 to 1969, a restaurant academy was run at Hasselbacken. and over the years, Hasselbacken began to lose its former glory.1947-1969POTATO Á LA HASSELBACKEN
In 1953, the famous Hasselback potato was created by Leif Elisson from Värmland who was one of the restaurant’s trainee chefs.1953RESTORATION AND RENOVATION
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
HASSELBACKEN BECOMES A PART OF POP HOUSE SWEDEN
On February 7th the ownership of Hasselbacken’s operations on Djurgården in Stockholm was passed from Scandic Hotels to Pop House Sweden. Pop House Sweden was founded in 2014 and consists of ABBA The Museum, Pop House Hotel and Cirkus. With the takeover of Hasselbacken, Pop House is one step closer to its vision of becomingone of the world’s leading entertainment establishments.2019RENOVATION
Hasselbacken renovated the restaurant, the lobby, the front desk and the conference rooms. This was made in a step to bring Hasselbacken back to its glory days.2020
CASHLESS
Hasselbacken is a cashless venue. It’s safer and more efficient for our visitors and for our staff. You’re welcome to pay with credit card, We accept most credit cards, including VISA, MasterCard and American Express
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