"If you came to stay on the tiny island of Styrso (steer-shuh) in the Gothenburg archipelago in the late 19th or early 20th century, there was a good chance it was because you had tuberculosis. The island had already begun to appeal to city folk who came here for fresh air, sea baths and peace, but the sanatoriums set up by the renowned Dr Peter Silfverskiold gained such a positive reputation that the isle became known as a health resort."
"The conditions that first drew health-seekers to the island still pertain. It's tucked away and protected from winds, but the lack of high ground nearby means the sun shines on its southern coast from dawn to dusk, and there's no pollution. This island is such a peaceful place you can really relax and recharge your batteries, Malin Lilton, manager of Kusthotellet, told my companion and me."
Kusthotellet on Styrso revives the island's history as a health resort born from sanatoriums that treated tuberculosis. The island's sheltered position and lack of nearby high ground deliver long sun exposure on the southern coast and unpolluted air. The hotel features 40 rooms, 10 suites, 20 sea-view rooms, a light-filled restaurant, wellness area and an outdoor heated pool. Travel from Gothenburg involves a tram to Saltholmen and a speedy catamaran ferry, reaching the hotel in under an hour from the city centre. The property incorporates sustainability measures such as ground-source heat pumps and water-based underfloor heating and is aiming for Green Key.
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