Hestraviken

1964 – The Hellström family takes over, and Hestraviken’s Inn is born

In 1964, Lennart “Bölja” Hellström purchased the property at Hestraviken. His son, Lars M. Hellström, later also called “Bölja,” took the initiative to revive the guesthouse operations and began an extensive renovation of the building.

Over the next two years, the original building was transformed. The upper floor was furnished with four double rooms and two smaller single rooms, along with two toilets – one with a bathtub – as well as a TV room for the guests. The ground floor featured an elegant dining room with classic furniture and a cozy bar serving lunch.

On December 4th, 1966, Lars officially opened Hestraviken’s Inn and ran the business himself in the first years, while his parents, Lennart and Irma, continued running Irma’s Café and Bakery.

In the early 1970s, Lennart and Irma sold the café, and Irma, Lennart, Lars’ wife Britta, and his sisters Gunilla and Elisabeth joined the Hestraviken operation.

In 1970, Hestraviken expanded with two new buildings that housed seven additional rooms, a conference facility, a sauna, and an outdoor pool, marking the beginning of a new era for the business.

1992

In 1992, the restaurant underwent a comprehensive renovation and extension towards the lake. With increased capacity and improved facilities, the restaurant became a central part of Hestraviken’s development, attracting more dining guests and weekend visitors.

In connection with the renovation, a conference room was also furnished on the upper floor, further strengthening Hestraviken’s position as an attractive meeting place for both business travelers and private groups.

2006 and onwards

From 2006 onwards, a comprehensive renovation of all buildings was carried out, where almost everything except the foundations was replaced. Hestraviken became an exclusive hotel for weekend getaways, conferences, golf, skiing, and business meetings – always with a focus on high quality and genuine hospitality.