Sustainability in focus
A long-term sustainability initiative
We preserve and develop Sweden's cultural heritage, and sustainability has always been a guiding principle.
For the future
A living cultural heritage
As part of Svenska Kulturpärlor, Södertuna Slott contributes Södertuna Slott long-term sustainability efforts that prioritize people, the environment, and cultural heritage. With a history stretching back several hundred years, we know that sustainability is about thinking long-term. By preserving our historic environments, collaborating with local stakeholders, and making responsible decisions, we aim to ensure that Södertuna Slott our shared cultural heritage can be appreciated by future generations as well.
Local partnerships
Our Supplier Map
Our supplier map is a tribute to those who make our hospitality possible. It features vegetable growers, butchers, dairies, breweries, and artisans who all contribute to the overall experience. We strive to work with local and regional suppliers as much as possible. By choosing ingredients from the surrounding area, we reduce the climate impact of transportation while supporting the local economy and preserving the living landscape.
Our menus are based on seasonality and availability, highlighting locally sourced ingredients such as game, fish, berries, mushrooms, and organic vegetables. This means that our offerings may vary over time—which we see as a strength and an opportunity to provide authentic and timely dining experiences. By working closely with producers and artisanal food makers, we create not only sustainable meals but also a stronger connection between the guest and the place. For us, sustainability is about long-term relationships and respect for both people and nature.
The map shows some of our suppliers in Sörmland with whom we work closely. They are an important part of our value chain and how we help create vibrant communities.
Strängnäs
Stjärnhov
Mariefred
Gnesta
Björnlunda
Fruits and vegetables
The Art Fence
- Bergvall-Leindahl Engineering Firm Strängnäs
Gardener
- Anette Andersson Stjärnhov
Our starting point
Swedish Cultural Gems and Sustainability at a Glance
Sustainability has always been a core principle for Svenska Kulturpärlor. Our work is based on preserving, managing, and developing Sweden’s cultural heritage, while creating vibrant destinations in Sörmland. Our goal is to make a lasting impression on our guests while leaving a minimal footprint on the planet.
Why is it important to share this?
We can confidently tell our guests and customers that:
Sustainability as a core concept
In 2023, Sweden celebrated 500 years, and this prompted Fredrik Åström, owner of Svenska Kulturpärlor, to ask himself an important question: What can Svenska Kulturpärlor, with Dufweholm Manor, Södertuna Slott and Gripsholm Inn, do to give our guests and visitors memorable royal experiences in cultural-historical environments close to the lake, even for the next 500 years?
At Svenska Kulturpärlor we are proud to be one of Sweden's leading groups in the HoReCa sector. We are committed to providing high quality and sustainable services within our companies, for our employees, and in the preservation of our cultural properties, buildings, inventories and collections.
Working with our guests, suppliers and products is equally important to us. Since our inception, we have worked with local artisans in everything from cultural heritage to beverages and produce. Our gardens and Swedish nature provide the raw materials that enrich our guests' experiences and promote good health and a rich life.
We believe in the power of partnerships and work with a number of schools, business associations, food clusters and tourism and industry organizations, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. We are convinced that these collaborations contribute to building a sustainable business and better society.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and we constantly strive to reduce our climate impact, while maintaining good work ethics with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Our vision for sustainability is clear. We are proud of the progress we have made in the past years 2023 and 2024 and are determined to continue working to be a responsible role model for responsible and ethical behavior.
Our ambition is to be as durable as the artist's fence we erected in 2023 at Sweden's oldest inn dating from 1609, made of corten steel with a lifespan of 500 years. We want our decisions to lay the foundation for future generations to enjoy our gems.
CEO/Owner Fredrik Åström May 20, 2025