Skansen’s Classic Conference
Skansen’s Classic Conference
A conference package with a perfect combination of work and enjoyment.
Read moreBetween the beach and the harbor, each with fantastic views of the sea, find a meeting place buzzing with life and movement. Here you will find equal parts historical atmosphere and modern meeting technology. Here, you can combine efficient work with well-deserved relaxation. Lovely environments, different experiences, delicious food and world-class hospitality.
In the Congress Building, we have created a new and unique meeting space, strategically located next to the center court. With a capacity of up to 600 people, cutting-edge technology, and great flexibility, the venue can be fully tailored to your company’s needs and tone of voice. The perfect place for conferences, parties, and events.
Hosting a big group? We’ve got the venues and the possibilities to match. With several spacious facilities and unique settings, we can arrange trade fairs, events, and conferences that make a lasting impression. Here are a few suggestions!
#1: The New Galleria – A newly inaugurated event hall for up to 600 people, integrated with the center court and equipped with a premium atmosphere and the latest technology. Ideal for congresses, trade fairs, shows, and parties.
#2: The Congress Hall – A banquet and event venue for 270 guests, offering sweeping sea views.
#3: 1,000 Beds in Båstad – Together with our sister hotel, Hotel Riviera Strand, we can provide accommodation for up to 1,000 participants. Additionally, there are 108 more comfortable beds available at Torekov Hotel.
There’s something special about arriving on the Bjäre Peninsula in Skåne. As you step off the bus or out of the car onto the cobblestone street outside the hotel, you’re met by fresh sea breezes, a peaceful setting, and a hotel that welcomes you with open arms. Gaze out over the horizon and let your shoulders drop. It’s a perfect start for fresh thinking and stronger teams.
The film was produced in collaboration with our sister hotels, Hotel Riviera Strand and Torekov Hotel. You’re welcome to contact GRAM Group’s conference booking team to learn more about conferences in our part of Skåne.
Explore our virtual world. Move around using the arrow keys on your keyboard, or use the menu to jump straight to different parts of the hotel, including our guest rooms and conference facilities.
The Bjäre Peninsula is often called Sweden’s pantry – and we make sure to honor that. Here, you’ll find a wide variety of restaurants – and meals you won’t soon forget.
Our standard conference menu also offers plenty of choice, with several dishes always available. In addition, we have a large selection of themed menus and buffets. Venues that suit everything from cocktail parties to banquets or BBQs. And if you have special requests, we’re more than happy to help bring your ideas to life.
While you’re here, take the opportunity to explore some of Båstad’s top restaurants. We’ll gladly guide you to the best culinary experiences!
Sand – breathtaking sea views and modern cuisine in the hotel’s restaurant
Mr G – cocktails, classics, and a cosmopolitan vibe in the hotel’s lounge and cocktail bar
Papas – sunsets and Mediterranean gastronomy at our lovely neighbor on the beach
Mamas – Italian family-style dining by the harbor
Pepe’s Bodega – relaxed and festive with crispy stone oven-baked pizzas
Our beloved neighbors, the nightclub Pepe’s Bodega and the restaurant Papas, offer fantastic venues for those looking to gather and celebrate. In winter 2024, the entire building was fully renovated and redesigned – including the Papas restaurant, the LOFT nightclub, and the legendary Kristallbaren. Host a Suntrip-style charter party, throw a Sunset BBQ on Loft’s veranda, or rent the entire nightclub and make your kickoff one for the books.
Travel abroad – to Pepe’s Bodega! Tapas, pizza slices, sangria, and lively Spanish music. Add: Suntrip outfits – T-shirts, hats, beach bags, sandals. The Suntrip band greets guests at the door and plays all your favorite singalong holiday hits.
FACTS: Pepe’s Bodega Terrace | April–October | 50–200 people
A delicious BBQ on Pepe’s Bodega’s new rooftop terrace with magical sea views over the beach, ocean, and sunset. Sample party themes: Gatsby, Gala, Ibiza, Sailing Mystique, Summer Celebration, Oscars, Tennis, or the Suntrip Charter Party.
FACTS: The Large Balcony | April–October | 50–200 people
In Båstad, it can feel like summer 365 days a year. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind day or night with a signature Party at Pepe’s Bodega! Add: Food/buffet. Theme ideas: Mediterranean, BBQ, whole roasted pig, paella, Swedish summer, Christmas buffet. DJs, dancers, musicians, jesters, live bands – you name it.
FACTS: Pepe’s Bodega | Year-round | 50–1000 people
Next to the center court is the Congress Building. Here, you’ll find a gallery on the ground floor where up to 500 people can gather for events, conferences, and exhibitions. There are also a couple of smaller meeting rooms, 37 beautiful hotel rooms, and at the very top, a banquet hall for 270 people, offering a generous view of the sea. As if that weren’t enough, there’s also a private terrace overlooking the center court on the roof.
Like a small private hotel of its own, the Tennis Pavilion stands just across the street. It’s the perfect option for larger groups who want to stay and meet comfortably in their own building. The Tennis Pavilion includes 54 hotel rooms and two meeting rooms with a total capacity of 90 people. The lounge, complete with a fireplace, invites spontaneous, informal meetings – perhaps the best kind of all.
Hotel Skansen is located right on the sea, just next to Båstad Harbour on the idyllic Bjäre Peninsula in northwestern Skåne.
Capacity for hotel accommodations:
172 hotel rooms with a total of 330 beds
60 rooms in the main building
54 rooms in the Tennis Pavilion
37 rooms in the Congress Hall
7 detached villas
8 apartments
Additional 660 beds at Hotel Riviera Strand (2 km away)
Capacity for conferences and events:
26 flexible conference rooms in various sizes
The largest room is 900 square metres and accommodates 450 guests
Banquet hall with a sea view for 270 people
All the hotels within GRAM Group are certified by the Nordic Swan Ecolabel and Swedish Meetings, which is a guarantee for you as a customer that we meet high-quality requirements and work towards a sustainable society.
In addition to tennis (naturally), Yoga, and a variety of culinary experiences, we have created, together with the Spirit Event activity company, a wide array of activities for your meeting group to participate in.
We have both low and high intensity activities that you can do on either land or sea, so it’s easy to pick something that works for your group. All of our activities are designed to bring your team together like never before.
Prepare a workshop, presentation, or travel together to plan the day’s agenda while minimizing emissions for your conference trip. For those looking to book a conference in Skåne, there are many advantages to traveling by train, and our conference venue is easily accessible with smooth connections throughout Skåne. Direct trains depart once an hour from Malmö, Copenhagen, Helsingborg, and Gothenburg, among others.
Hotel Skansen actively and systematically follows the environmental certification criteria of the Swan label to reduce the hotel’s consumption of natural resources and optimize operations. Learn more about our sustainability efforts.
Welcome to contact us with your inquiry about meetings and events at Hotel Skansen.
Tel +46 431-55 82 88
info@gramgroup.se
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