Are you planning a large conference, an event, or a meeting beyond the ordinary?At Hotel Skansen in Båstad, there’s space for big ideas and many participants – and if you need even more capacity, our sister hotel Hotel Riviera Strand is just a short trip away.
We’re happy to assist with the practicalities of your conference, such as booking transportation, meals, entertainment, and activities – for a complete experience beyond the ordinary.
Welcome to a meeting experience with the sea as your neighbor!
The perfect choice for large meetings and events
At Hotel Skansen in Båstad, first-class meeting facilities are combined with an inspiring seaside setting. Whether you’re planning a large conference, a corporate kickoff, or a grand event, we have the capacity, service, and experience to make it a success.
Our state-of-the-art event hall Gallerian accommodates up to 600 people, while the Kongresshallen one floor up holds up to 270. In addition, we offer 26 flexible conference rooms in various sizes. Add to that top-class hotel rooms and suites, extraordinary dining experiences, and a wide range of activities – and you have everything you need for a successful conference.
Two hotels, 1,000 beds, and endless possibilities
HOTEL SKANSEN + HOTEL RIVIERA STRAND
If all the rooms and meeting spaces at Hotel Skansen aren’t enough to meet your needs, you also have the option to stay and meet at our sister hotel, Hotel Riviera Strand. The two hotels are located at either end of Båstad’s fine sandy beach – close enough to cycle between, or we can arrange bus transport for you.
Together, our two hotels in Båstad offer 1,000 beds and 35 conference rooms. Not to mention five restaurants, several terraces, lounges and outdoor seating areas, a rooftop spa and cold bathhouse, a pool house, and a large outdoor pool with a pergola, pool bar, and mingling areas.
Our meeting venues
- New Gallerian – Event hall for up to 600 people, featuring the latest technology and great flexibility for exhibitions, conferences, and banquets.
- Kongresshallen – Seating for 270 people, ideal for lectures and presentations.
- Other conference rooms – Hotel Skansen offers 26 flexible spaces in various sizes.
- Hotel Riviera Strand – 9 rooms for 8–120 people, plus a banquet hall for up to 220 guests.
Accommodation capacity
- 172 hotel rooms with a total of 330 beds at Hotel Skansen.
- An additional 45 apartment suites with a total of 650 beds at our sister hotel, Hotel Riviera Strand in Båstad.
- High-standard accommodations, ranging from single rooms to suites and apartments.
Food, drinks & celebrations
- The option to book lunch, dinner, coffee breaks, and mingle packages.
- Exclusive menus created for conference guests.
- Opportunities for private dinners, custom menus, themed buffets, and special arrangements.
- Pepe’s Bodega, located next to Hotel Skansen, offers fantastic venues for those looking to gather and celebrate. Host a charter party à la Suntrip, throw a Sunset BBQ on the Loft’s veranda, or rent the entire nightclub.
Planning & service
Our conference team will assist you in organizing the entire event. With extensive experience in handling large groups, we ensure everything runs smoothly before, during, and after the event.
- We assist with logistics, such as transportation, meals, and accommodation bookings.
- The option to book entertainment, speakers, and activities.
- Technical support and conference hosts on-site.
Activities & experiences
- Relaxation at the spa & cold bathhouse.
- Sea adventures, wine tastings, golf, padel, RIB boat rides, beach teambuilding, and other group activities.
- Visits with wine tastings at the Bjäre Peninsula’s vineyards.
- Custom experiences for large groups.
Location & accessibility
- Hotel Skansen is centrally located in Båstad, by the sea and the harbor.
- Hotel Riviera Strand is situated in a peaceful setting by the beach, 2 km from Hotel Skansen.
- Easy access via motorway from Gothenburg (2 hours), Malmö (1 hour), Copenhagen (1.5 hours), and Stockholm (6 hours).
- Direct trains to Båstad Station from Gothenburg, Malmö, and Copenhagen.
- The nearest airport is in Ängelholm (20 minutes), with international flights landing at Kastrup (1.5 hours).
About Hotel Riviera Strand
Meetings at the water’s edge at Hotel Riviera Strand
Our sister hotel, Hotel Riviera Strand, is a high-class conference venue located 2 km further along Båstad’s sandy beach.
Under one roof, you’ll find 145 apartment suites with a total of 650 beds, nine conference rooms, a banquet hall with a sea view, a restaurant featuring Bjäre gourmet cuisine, and a spacious lounge bar. In the courtyard, there’s a pool house with warm baths and a sauna all year round, as well as a newly built outdoor pool area with summer-open pools, mingling spaces, and a pool bar.
The hotel’s modern interior is characterized by light and space, large lounges, and generous daylight. Outside your door, you’ll find calming, swaying pine forests, fine sandy beaches, and the sound of crashing waves.
Welcome to a place where you and your group take center stage.
