It’s been over fifteen years since I walked the cobblestone streets of the medieval town of Visby, located on the Swedish island of Gotland. I’m plotting a return visit to the island–and if I go I’ll be sure to stay at the hotel and restaurant Hotel Magazin 1.
Located on the southern part of the island of Gotland, Hotel Magazin 1 is owned and operated by Fannia and Pelle, a couple who recently decided to buy and revive the barn-like building that once served as a grain storage depot for the Swedish army. The hotel features a restaurant serving locally grown organic food, five light-filled bedrooms, a large yard and play area, bicycles to ride to a nearby beach, and a summer art exhibit of the works of local artists. For more information, visit Hotel Magazin 1.
Photos by Kristofer Johnsson for Fantastic Frank, except where noted.
Above: Hotel Magazin 1 is located an hour’s drive from Visby.
Above: A guest room with a deconstructed clothing rack and curtain in the doorway. Photograph via Hotel Magazin 1.
Above: A minimalist white bedroom with two twin beds.
Above: The walls and ceiling of this lofty bedroom are covered in white painted shiplap paneling. (See Expert Advice: The Enduring Appeal of Shiplap.),
Above: The entire hotel can be leased for a larger party.
Above L: A dining area in one of the rooms. Above R: A white tiled bathroom.
Above: The bright dining room.
Above: The red and white checkered table clothes add a warm note to the rustic restaurant area.
Above: The outdoor dining patio.
Above: Green fields surround the wooden red barn-like hotel.
Above: The beach, a short bike ride away. Photograph via Hotel Magazin 1.
The island of Gotland offers lots of visit-worthy places. For more throughout the country, see our picks:
- Restaurant Visit: Past Present at Kafe Magasinet in Sweden
- Agrikultur: 10 Design Ideas to Steal from a Tiny, Newly Michelin-Starred Restaurant in Stockholm
- Shopper’s Diary: Tambur Shop in Stockholm
N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on August 9, 2013.
