Granvik – A Unique Destination on Lake Vättern
Granvik is beautifully situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Vättern, within the 1,974-hectare Granvik Nature Reserve. The property offers a unique combination of nature, hospitality, boating, events and tourism, with excellent potential for further development. It is easily accessible by car from Karlsborg, Askersund and the towns surrounding Lake Vättern, just over one hour from Örebro and approximately 3 hours 15 minutes from Stockholm. Granvik is also accessible by boat via the Göta Canal.
History & Property
Granvik has a long history as an important industrial site, with its harbour historically serving as a loading point for the Tiveden ironworks. A Crown sawmill was established here in the 16th century, followed by an ironworks blast furnace in the late 17th century, powered by the stream running through the property. The site has also been home to a brickworks, mill and shipyard.
Today, the property includes a beautiful early-18th-century manor house, fully renovated internally in 2017. The manor offers a large commercial kitchen, several reception rooms, dining room, terrace, four bedrooms and multiple bathrooms. It is equipped with municipal water and sewage, fibre broadband and geothermal heating.
Adjacent to the harbour are eight recently renovated 30 sqm guest cottages, each with two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen/living area and a private terrace overlooking Lake Vättern. The cottages are situated on leasehold land.
The property also includes a newly renovated 175 sqm restaurant and pub with seating for approximately 80 guests indoors and a total licensed capacity of 150, plus extensive outdoor seating overlooking the harbour. A fully equipped 50 sqm commercial kitchen and staff facilities are included.
A separate event venue with approximately 4-metre ceiling height is suitable for weddings, parties, conferences and courses. The ground floor provides showers, WCs, storage and machinery garages.
Additional buildings include two guest houses, a retail building, large barn, woodshed and several storage buildings.
Surroundings & Opportunities
Granvik is surrounded by exceptional natural scenery, hiking trails, forests and Lake Vättern. The dramatic Ombo Islands lie just offshore. Activities include RIB boating, kayaking, hiking, climbing, yoga, skydiving, fishing and swimming. Winter activities include ice skating, while survival and cooking courses are also held on site.
The location offers significant potential for expansion. Additional development rights in 3:100 near the harbour provide an opportunity to develop further accommodation, potentially creating a larger hotel operation to complement the existing cottages and manor house.
Ownership & Lease Agreements
Karlsborg Granviken 3:90 is owned by Granvik Affärskraft AB, with all shares offered for sale by its parent company, Solinge Affärskraft AB. The property comprises approximately 13,272 sqm divided into seven areas, together with associated easements and agreements.
Granvik Affärskraft AB also leases additional municipal land, including the leasehold area containing the eight cottages and land suitable for further development, as well as the harbour, bathing area, service building, parking, two camping areas, sauna, jetty and boat-trailer storage.
The buildings and surrounding land, including the eight rental cottages, are currently leased to Granviken Event AB, which operates the restaurant, bar, cottage rentals, adventure events, conferences and related services. The current lease expires on 1 December 2026.
A rare investment opportunity combining hospitality, tourism, nature and development potential in one of Sweden’s most spectacular lakeside locations.
