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! As a guest at Hotel Hasselbacken you can buy a ticket for a discounted price. Talk to the Front Desk at Hotel Hasselbacken for more information.
CONTACT US
HOTEL
E-mail: frontdesk@hasselbacken.com
Front Desk: 08-12 13 33 00
MEETING & EVENTS
E-mail sales@cirkusvenues.se
Meeting & Events: 08-12 13 32 99
RESTAURANT
E-mail: hov@hasselbacken.com
Book a table: 08-12 13 33 02
ABOUT CIRKUS VENUES
Cirkus venues contribute to developing Djurgården as one of the world’s most important and sustainable tourist destinations. With a handful of Stockholm’s most well-known spots combined with new contemporary brands, we are building a one-stop shop for urban travelers as well as picky Stockholmers.
By curating food, art, design, accommodation, recreation and pleasure we create extraordinary moments and an addictive vibe.
Cirkus Venues consists of Hotel Hasselbacken, Cirkus Arena och Restaurang, Backstage Hotel, Konsthallen, Pop Story and Gasometer at Djurgården in Stockholm.
Backstage Hotel Stockholm invites you to a theatrical stay behind the scenes. With a strong connection to the cultural community, Backstage Hotel invites you to a stay behind the scenes. In rooms, suites and lofts with distinctive design and intimate character, you get to experience the vibrant world of artists.
Backstage Hotel
Djurgårdsvägen 68, 115 21 Stockholm
frontdesk@backstagehotelsthlm.com
+46 8 502 541 40
backstagehotelsthlm.com
Konsthallen – restaurant, store and bakery all ¬under one roof and brand – is unique in an expressionistic, naturally spartan and beautiful kind of way. A culinary and artistic hub in Stockholm and a destination by its own right. Situated on the first floor and connected to Backstage Hotel, Konsthallen serves as the hotel’s restaurant and dining room for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Konsthallen
Allmänna gränd 2
konsthallen.com
Pop Story is an interactive POPpin’ world of food, design, music and art – inspiring you to play, sing, laugh, eat and drink.
Pop Story
Djurgårdsvägen 68, 115 21 Stockholm
info@popstory.se
popstory.se
Cirkus, located in the Royal Djurgården district of Stockholm, was inaugurated on May 25, 1892 to house the many prominent circus companies of the times. Over the years, Cirkus became an arena for all types of activities, including concerts, congresses, TV productions, and above all for theatre, musicals and shows.
Cirkus Arena & Restaurang
Djurgårdsslätten 43-45, 115 21 Stockholm
info@cirkus.se
08 – 587 987 00
cirkus.se