The recreation facility. Halltorps Gastgiveri. The Halltorp Inn, open daily all year around, is strategically situated in the center of Oland six miles south of the maintown of Borgholm, on the western ridge overlooking Kalmar Sound. The shoreline and the famous nature reserve, Halltorps hage, are within walking-distance. Slightly more than half a mile from the Inn is the 36-hole golf-course Ekerum. The cozy atmosphere of the Halltorp Inn is full of charm and hospitality. Much credit for this is due to the 25 newly-built guest rooms. Each is designed by craftsmen from a different Swedish province. In addition there are beautiful guest rooms in the old mansion, modernized but still in the turn-of-the-century style. Five of the rooms, among those the two bridal suites, are maisonettes with a sitting-room on the ground floor and a spacious bedroom upstairs. All our rooms have a shower, WC, telephone, radio and satellite TV and each is unique. For many years now the Halltorp Inn has been well-known for its gourmet cuisine. No short cuts are taken in the preparation, and the island is proud to supply the premium ingredients. You can enjoy, among other things, locally grown fruits and vegetables, fish fresh from the Baltic, lambs that have grazed on the vast Alvaret and herbs from the Inn's own herb garden. Naturally, we bake our own bread and serve aquavit that we spiced ourselves. After a good meal you can relax on our sun terrace with its magnificent view over Kalmar Sound. On raw and chilly autumn and winter days you can enjoy yourself in front of one of the five fireplaces. It is easy to make the most of your time at the Halltorp Inn. Out of doors you can amuse yourself by playing boules, croquet on the lawn, or treat your children to the barbecue. In our recreational facility you find two delightful saunas, and you can bathe in the springcool (16 C) water from our artesian well. From the baths you can step right out into the open. Our outstanding conference facilities have become our hallmark. They are well-equipped, and together with our personal service it stands for quality. The bright, air-conditioned conference rooms and six rooms for workgroups are at your disposal., equipped with every variety of teaching aid. The conference tables are generous and the chairs designed with your comfort in mind. The excellent location, the first-class food and unique rooms make the Halltorp Inn ideal for wedding- and anniversary banquets, and company and private parties. We make holidays and weekends special. Our Christmas smorgasbord has become especially popular. Wondering what to do when your conference business is done? Would you like to round out your weekend with some genuine Swedish experience? Try wine-tasting or experience Oland's nature with bird-watching safaris, wild-flower excursions or fishing tours. Other tours on request. From the Halltorp Inn the whole of Oland is within easy reach. In May and June the island is in full bloom, and in July there is swimming along miles of sandy beaches. In late August and September you can enjoy the crisp air and radiant light of autumn. Oland offers a diversity of experiences. Cross-country skiing on the steppe-like Alvaret on a clear day in January. Strolling along the coast in the sunset on an evening in March. Driving through the row villages of the island on a chilly day in November. On all these occasions you will find a warm and sheltered welcome on your return to Halltorp Inn. Telephone: 0485 - 85 000, Fax: 0485 85 001. International calling: +46 - 485 85 000, Fax: +46 - 485 85 001. Access road: Country road 136, 30 minutes' drive from European highway E22 and Kalmar Airport. Approx. 20 kilometres north of the Olands bridge.

Hotel rooms There are 36 rooms all in all at Halltorps Gastgiveri. 25 of those are guest rooms named after and designed to assemble different Swedish provinces. In addition there are beautiful guest rooms in the old mansion, modernized but still in the turn-of-the-century style. Six of the rooms, among those the two bridal suites, are maisonettes with a sitting-room on the ground floor and a spacious bedroom upstairs. All our rooms have a shower, WC, telephone, radio satellite TV, wireless internet and each is unique All rooms are non smoking. * Dining rooms seating up to 110 persons * Large bar- lounge area * Wine cellar * Sun terrace with a magnificent view over Kalmarsund * Recreational facility with two saunas and a cool well * Three conference rooms * Five open fireplaces * Excellent parking spaces

The history of Halltorps Gastgiveri 11th century. Halltorp is no doubt one of the oldest manors of Oland. In old documents Hauldtorp, together with Borgholm and Ottenby, is mentioned as one of the ancient Viking settlements of the island. 17th century. The estate had the character of a royal farm and it was at times united to Borgholm demesne of the Crown and thus made up a large estate unit. The renowned oak woods, situated between the estate and the Kalmar Sound, gave valuable oak wood to the State. At the same time it was estimated by the Vasa kings as one of the best hunting-grounds of Oland. In the wood these still remain, oaks, many hundreds of years old. There is also a remarkable grove of hornbeams, considered to be the largest in Sweden. In 1723 the former royal farm, with the right to levy taxes and to be free of interest for 20 years, was donated to major Sven Aderman in acknowledgement of his invention to discharge swift shots with muskets during the wars of King Karl XII. In 1760 Halltorp was owned by captain Edvard Liljehorn and in 1804 it still belonged to members of his family. The impressive manor, made of limestone, was probably built during the Liljehorn time. In 1820 the estate were separated and Halltorp was now owned by colonel and chamberlain A. von Franchen and baron M. Falkenberg. In the beginning of the 19th century Halltorp also comprised the estate of Ekerum, an area of 420 acres. Several crofts, such as Bullerhus by the main road and Sigfridstorp close to the harbour of Ekerum, belonged to the estate. In 1859 Halltorp was purchased by Erik Johan Rudberg, a Member of Parliament, born in 1821 and deceased in 1899. In 1895 the estate was sold to Johan Persson, landed proprietor. In the ground floor then there was an entrance hall and behind that a hall with two Swedish tile stoves. Behind the hall there were three rooms, one of which was the kitchen, facing the south and the two others facing the north. The kitchen thus faced the yard. On the first floor there was a big loft with an attic at each end. In 1918 the farm was sold to the municipalities of Rapplinge, Hogsrum and Glomminge. The farm land was leased and the main building was changed into an old peoples home. In 1973, in the autumn, the old peoples home was closed. The old people were moved into a modern, much more comfortable home in Borgholm. In 1975, in April the Halltorp Inn was opened. The building had a full-scale renovation. One had, among other things, had to build in heavy girders to consolidate the old house. In May 1991 the extension to the inn was completed. The annex stretching towards Kalmar Sound comprises 25 rooms, each with the unique touch from a different Swedish province. In addition there are conference facilities with three bright, air-conditioned conference rooms, six rooms for group work, two saunas with an artesian well, a wine-tasting cellar, a winter garden etc... The inn is now open all the year round. In 2004 a new extention of the inn was completed. The inn now has a real wine cellar and two marvellous rooms with open fire-places and a lovely view to the Kalmarsund. Perfect surroundings to have an afternoon tea, a drink before dinner or to just relax with a book. Apart from this extension we now boast a hotel restaurant school with a top modern school kitchen, classrooms and a small bistro right next to the inn, where the students immediately can show what they have learned. This is where tomorrows waiters, chefs and hotel staff is educated.

Beauty spa treatments. Recreation and relaxing. At Halltorps Gastgiveri you can enjoy the best life has to offer. In our recreational facility you find two delightful saunas, and you can bathe in the springcool (16 degrees C) water from our artesian well. From the baths you can step right out into the open. We are pleased to be able to offer our guests among other things massage, aroma treatments and body wraps. For more information and prices, please contact us. Note that all spa treatments should be booked in advance.

Restaurant Halltorps excellent kitchen is well known since years back. Our skillful chefs use only the best ingrediences – locally grown fruits and vegetables, fish fresh from the Baltic, lambs that have grazed on the vast Alvaret and herbs from the Inn's own herb garden. Of course the bread is baked here at the inn and we spice our own aquavit. After a good meal you can relax at the sun terrace or in front of one of the five open fireplaces.

Welcome to spend a relaxing weekend at Halltorps Gastgiveri, treat yourselves with delicious food, cosy lodging and nice drinks. The inn is open all year, it is up to you to choose if you prefer Oland during a warm summers day or if you would rather spend some time with us during winter, autumn or spring. No matter when you arrive, we are here to welcome you.

Halltorps Gastgiveri is beautifully situated on the western coast of Oland, along road 136, and we are easy to find. Drive over the Olands bridge from Kalmar and keep going north towards Borgholm. Follow road n:o 136 through the picturesque scenery approximately 20 kilometres from the bridge and Halltorps Gastgiveri will appear by the road on your left side, 9 kilometres before you reach Borgholm. From Halltorp the whole island is within your reach, the inn is placed on the middle of the elongated island. You have 70 kilometres to each cape, both of which are crowned with a big lighthouse - Lange Jan down south and Lange Erik up north.