Salt & Sill: A taste of the sea, all year around

If you fancy a stay on the sea (literally), head to Tjörn island on the picturesque west coast of Sweden. Here you’ll find Salt & Sill – home to the country’s first-ever floating hotel and a renowned seafood restaurant, both inspired by the small island’s rich fishing legacy.

About an hour’s travel from Gothenburg, Salt & Sill sits neatly on the edge of a jetty. Here, where nature is close and the pace is slower, visitors come to rest and recharge as much as to discover the many activities the area has to serve.

“We offer a 360-degree experience of food, drink and living, all year round, and welcome day guests too,” says manager Jonas Espefors. “It’s also a wonderful environment to boost creativity, which our conference guests will vouch for.”

Sea sleeping

Inside the unusual (and popular) hotel, you’ll find bright and modern rooms designed with Scandinavian simplicity at heart yet influenced by the fishing community. This goes for the hotel’s name too, with ‘sill’ being the Swedish word for herring.

“You really can’t get any closer to the water,” explains Espefors. “In fact, you can dive straight in from outside your room while enjoying the views of the archipelago and the sea.”

Lovely rooms aside, the real appeal of Salt & Sill is its surroundings. There are plenty of walking trails and visitors can rent kayaks or go on boat tours with Salt & Sill’s own fishermen. You can also spot seals from the many cliffs around (ideal for picnics) or rent bikes to discover the area on wheels. Then of course, there’s S/S Silla – a catamaran defined by relaxation, featuring a sauna, jacuzzi and sun deck.

A bite to eat

Head to Salt & Sill’s on-site restaurant for high-quality fish and seafood, such as local herring which is one of Sweden’s oldest food traditions and the star of the menu. There’s also restaurant Sjöboden which specialises in pizza – the perfect spot for a snack and a cold beer after a day in the sun.

“Because this area has ties to the fishing industry dating back to the 15th century, it has always been part of our ambition and responsibility to share this legacy and grow visitors’ interest in food and flavour,” concludes Espefors. “I hope that our guests can sense that in every way possible.”

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