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Enjoying the good life Balancing old heritage in beautiful surroundings with top-quality conference facilities and a fantastic spa, Hooks Herrgård is the ultimate destination for a relaxing stay. The fourth generation of the Edberg family ensures that guests feel welcome and get to fully experience the good life on the estate. By Malin Norman | Photos: Hooks Herrgård
The Hooks estate south of Jönköping in Småland dates back to the 1300s, its first known owner being Herger Joarsson of the Oxenstierna dynasty. Construction of the grand mansion building began in 1778 and it still stands beautifully next to Lake Hoka. The Edberg family has been running the estate since 1963 and turned it into a first-class hotel and conference business, now with the fourth generation looking after its many guests.
silver in the category for Best Spa Conference at the Spa Awards, as well as Best Swedish Meeting Facility by Svenska Möten, Best Meeting Facility at Business Travel Award Customer’s Choice, and Best Golf Package by Golf Digest.
A destination in its own right
“At Hooks Herrgård, people can experience a genuine country estate,” says general manager Hans Edberg. “We want to balance our historic setting with comfort, and our guests praise us for the beautiful environment, lovely rooms and excellent food. And they appreciate the familiar atmosphere.”
The mansion was one of the first conference establishments in Sweden and, almost 50 years on, it is still incredibly popular. The award-winning 1,300-square-metre spa has a swimming pool with a stunning view of the lake, hot and cold springs, sauna and fitness amenities, and first-class beauty treatments. One of the main attractions on the grounds is of course golf, with two of the country’s best golf courses in the park and forest close by.
In addition to receiving great customer feedback, Hooks Herrgård has been named Best Newcomer and awarded
“This really is a destination in its own right,” says Edberg. “Guests can play golf, relax in the spa or train in the
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gym, head to the lake for some rowing or fishing, play tennis at Sonarp Tennis Club not far from here, and go hiking or cycling in the beautiful surroundings.” Further afield await attractions such as Astrid Lindgren’s World and Orrefors Kosta Boda glassworks. Hooks Herrgård has 105 rooms spread across eight buildings on the big estate. Many guests take the opportunity to also book one of the exclusive themed packages, such as relaxing romance, golf or spa for the more active, or perhaps a combination. Regardless of the type and length of their stay, guests will certainly experience the good life at this grand estate.
For more information and bookings, please visit: www.hooksherrgard.se