Svabesholms Kungsgård

What Svabesholms Kungsgård does

Svabesholms Kungsgård is a 400-year-old historic farm estate located in Kivik, Österlen, in the Skåne region of southern Sweden, operating approximately 130 hectares of fields and forest. The estate has been family-owned since 1968 and has been held by Anders Thuresson since 1996. It functions as a multi-vertical visitor destination rather than a single-line hospitality business, combining accommodation (a Gårdshotell with 8 rooms/27 beds and a Pensionat with 8 rooms/21 beds, totaling 44 beds), a year-round café and restaurant branded Lantkök, 7 on-site retail shops, a paid English Garden (SEK 75 entry), and an equestrian facility with 21 box stalls. The operation is run by a lean team of 6 employees and is self-sufficient in energy via wood-chip and solar systems.

The estate's revenue model is diversified across at least seven distinct streams: nightly accommodation stays, café/restaurant sales, rental income from the 7 retail tenants, garden admission fees, individual wedding bookings (capacity up to 90 guests), conference bookings (capacity up to 70 guests at SEK 480 per person per day), equestrian services, and B2B sales/installation of the proprietary High Tide riding surface manufactured on-site. Since 2024, the estate has expanded into cultural programming by hosting the Kivik Art Centre on its grounds, and has introduced ring-making workshops at atelier Desirée, group packages, hen-party packages (running through June 2026), and EV charging infrastructure deployed with Voltiva/Northe. The customer base is fragmented across individual leisure tourists, regional Swedish visitors, group travelers, wedding clients, corporate conference buyers, and equestrian users, with no single customer or channel indicated to dominate the revenue mix.

Strategically, the business leverages its heritage provenance, prime Österlen location, and multi-vertical bundling to drive per-visitor spend rather than visitor count. Capital deployment is incremental and self-funded: there are no external funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no geographic expansion beyond the existing site. Operational investments in self-sufficient energy, EV charging, and product-line extension (High Tide commercialization, art and workshop programming) indicate a strategy of yield management and ecosystem buildout rather than scale expansion.

Name

Svabesholms Kungsgård

Legal name

Svabesholms Kungsgård

Website

https://svabesholm.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Svabesholms Kungsgård is a 400-year-old family-owned farm estate in Kivik, Österlen, Sweden, operating a diversified hospitality destination with 44-bed accommodation, a year-round café, 7 retail shops, gardens, equestrian facility, and venues for weddings and conferences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Tourism & Hospitality

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Historical Sites (712120)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAMADAH

Farm Stays & Agritourism Lodges

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Boutique & Unique Stays (Cabins, Tiny Homes, Treehouses, Yurts)

SECONDARYTHAGAHAG

Farmstay B&Bs & Agritourism Inns

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Bed & Breakfasts & Inns

SECONDARYTHAAAHAL

Agritourism Eco-Lodges & Farm Nature Stays

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Nature Lodges & Eco-Resorts

SECONDARYTHAMAAAI

Rural & Countryside Homes

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Whole-Home Vacation Rentals

Keywords

• Rural hospitality services
• Farm hotel accommodation
• Wedding and conference venue
• Visitor destination tourism
• Equestrian facility rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Kivik

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accommodation (Gårdshotell & Pensionat): Farm hotel with 8 rooms (27 beds) and adjacent Stenshuvud Pensionat with 8 rooms (21 beds). Bookable online and via email. Dogs welcome at additional fee.
2. Café & Lantkök (Restaurant): Year-round café and country kitchen serving lunch, sandwiches, and baked goods. Open 11:00-17:00 daily, kitchen closes 16:00. Seasonal summer menu and year-round offerings including Wallenbergare, fish dishes, vegetarian options, and kids' menu.
3. Shops & Retail Tenants: Seven independent tenant businesses on the property (Luis Delikatesser, KAOS Konsthantverk, Morfar Grön, Oriental & Vintage, atelier Desirée, Den Engelska Trädgården shop, Kivik Art Centre). Shops pay rent to operate on the farm.
4. Den Engelska Trädgården (English Garden): A visit garden of approximately 3,000 sqm open April–October. Entry fee 75 SEK, season pass 225 SEK. Free for guests staying at the farm.
5. Weddings & Events: Whole-farm rental for weddings from May–September (Fri–Sun minimum). Festlokal holds up to 90 seated guests. Additional paid add-ons include Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, and Sunday brunch. Off-season (October–April) can be tailored.
6. Conference Services: Day conference at 480 SEK/person (plus room rental). Two-day conference packages including accommodation, dinner, and activities available by quote. Up to 70-person capacity (optimal 10–40).
7. Group Packages: Garden package (285 SEK/person) and Art package (350 SEK/person) for groups of 15+ including lunch, entrance, and activities. Must be booked at least two weeks in advance.
8. Equestrian Facility (Stall & Arena Rentals): Horse stable with 21 box stalls, riding arena, and outdoor arena available for rent. Stall rental includes full service. Day box 400 SEK; daily rate 350 SEK (days 1-7). Riding arena rental at 50 SEK/horse/hour.
9. High Tide Riding Surface Sales & Installation: Proprietary riding surface 'High Tide' is sold and installed by the farm at their equestrian facility and presumably to external clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Svabesholms Kungsgård operates a 130-hectare historic farm estate in Kivik, Österlen, Sweden, functioning as an integrated visitor destination. The farm combines accommodation (Gårdshotell and Pensionat Stenshuvud totaling 44 beds), a year-round café and country kitchen, an English visitor garden, a sculpture park (Kivik Art Centre), seven independent on-site shops, a modern equestrian facility, and dedicated wedding and conference venues — all sold directly under one property.

Product overview

Svabesholms Kungsgård is a multi-faceted visitor destination and event venue in Österlen, Skåne, operating as a coordinated portfolio of hospitality and leisure services. The core offerings include accommodation at Gårdshotellet (8 rooms, 27 beds) and Pensionat Stenshuvud (8 rooms, 21 beds), totaling 44 beds; a full-service Café & Lantkök restaurant open year-round; and dedicated venues for weddings (up to 90 guests) and conferences (day and overnight packages). On-site attractions include Den Engelska Trädgården (English Garden with plant shop), multiple retail shops (atelier Desirée, Luis Delikatesser, KAOS Konsthantverk, Morfar Grön, Oriental & Vintage), Kivik Art Centre sculpture park, and a modern horse facility with riding arena. Additional services encompass group packages (garden, art, and dining packages), hiking/nature experiences along Skåneleden, electric car charging via Northe app, and events programming including exhibitions and workshops. The property is self-sufficient in heat (wood chip burning) and electricity (solar cells), with approximately 130 hectares of fields and forest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gårdshotellet (Farm Hotel) Countryside hotel on the farm with 8 rooms (27 beds) offering nature-inspired accommodation with themed rooms and apartments for leisure travelers and tourists visiting Österlen.
• Pensionat Stenshuvud Guest house located 200m from the main farm with 8 rooms (21 beds), offering rooms with private and shared bathroom facilities for overnight guests.
• Café & Lantkök Year-round restaurant and café in the former pig stable, serving homemade dishes with local ingredients including sandwiches, hot lunches, afternoon fika, and seasonal menus. Open Monday-Sunday 11:00-17:00.
• Wedding Venue (Bröllop) Full-estate rental for weddings during May–September, including the banquet hall (Festlokal) for up to 90 seated guests, 7 rooms with 23 beds, catering kitchen, and mobile bar.
• Conference Services (Konferens) Day and multi-day conference packages in a rural setting, including meeting facilities, meals (fika, lunch, dinner), overnight accommodation, and optional add-ons such as jacuzzi and guided hikes for corporate groups.
• Den Engelska Trädgården (The English Garden) A 3,000 sqm visitor garden with plant shop inspired by English gardens, featuring rose garden, woodland, meadow, pond, greenhouse, and kitchen garden. Open April 30 – October 5 with entrance fee.
• Kivik Art Centre Sculpture park and art gallery working at the intersection of sculpture, architecture, and nature. Located at Svabesholms Kungsgård since 2024. Open daily year-round with entrance fee from June 28.
• Equestrian Facility (Hästverksamhet) Modern equestrian facility with stables, 21x60m indoor riding arena, 33x66m outdoor arena, 600m grass gallop track, and heated tack rooms. Offers stall rentals, day boxes, and arena hire to horse owners and riders.
• On-site Shops (Butiker) A retail village of multiple independent shops including atelier Desirée (art, ceramics, jewelry), Luis Delikatesser (delicatessen), KAOS Konsthantverk (local crafts), Morfar Grön (home décor), Oriental & Vintage (clothing), and the English Garden shop.
• Group Packages (Grupper) Pre-packaged group experiences including the Garden Package (285 SEK/person) and Art Package (350 SEK/person) for groups of minimum 15 persons, plus lunch and fika-only options.
• Breakfast Buffet (Frukostbuffé) Breakfast buffet served 8:00-10:00 at 145 SEK per person, available to overnight guests and external visitors by advance booking, served almost every week year-round.
• Electric Car Charging (Elbilsladdning) EV charging station at the red riding hall parking lot, operated via the Northe app at 5 SEK/kWh or 25 SEK/hour, providing 8-11 kWh depending on vehicle.
• Events & Workshops (Evenemang) Events program including exhibitions in the banquet hall, photography exhibitions, and creative workshops such as ring-making workshops at atelier Desirée for visitors and groups.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Soho Farmhouse: UK countryside retreat combining accommodation, multiple restaurants, spa, riding, and curated experiences on a single estate — the international benchmark for the multi-experience rural destination model Svabesholms Kungsgård operates.
• Babington House: Soho House's UK country house hotel offering rooms, dining, spa, weddings, and member programming on a heritage estate — a broader-incumbent conceptual comparable for integrated rural hospitality.

Direct peers

• Wallby Säteri: Swedish heritage estate hotel with restaurant, weddings, and conferencing on a rural property with a long history — a directly comparable Swedish estate-hospitality concept.
• Wanås Konst: Skåne sculpture park and art destination on a historic estate with hotel, restaurant, and shop offerings. Directly comparable for combining cultural/heritage content with hospitality on a rural Skåne property.
• Kronovalls Slott: Historic Skåne castle estate operating as a hotel, restaurant, and event venue with weddings and conferences — directly comparable for the heritage-property, event-driven hospitality model in southern Sweden.
• Tosterö Gård: Swedish countryside estate hotel offering accommodation, restaurant, weddings, and corporate events — comparable for the Swedish rural estate-hospitality model with event-driven revenue mix.
• Stufvenäs Gård: Historic farm estate in Kivik/Österlen offering farm hotel accommodation, restaurant, gardens, and event hosting — the closest geographic and conceptual peer, operating the same multi-experience agritourism model in the same destination region.
• Barsebäck Gård & Spa: Multi-experience Skåne farm estate offering hotel, spa, dining, conference, and event facilities on a rural property — a direct competitor for conferences, weddings, and leisure stays in southern Sweden.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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