Onsala Herrgård B&B is set on the scenic Onsala Peninsula, right by the Kungsbacka Fjord. Here, you stay by your own sandy beach and jetty, surrounded by calm, fresh sea air and beautiful natural surroundings.
Start your day with a breakfast and views over the fjord, or take a walk along the water. There’s plenty of space to relax, as well as opportunities to gather for courses, meetings and smaller conferences in an inspiring setting.
Onsala Herrgård is a perfect choice if you want to step away from the pace of the city while still being close to Gothenburg, Kungsbacka and the Halland coastline.
B&B
Onsala Herrgård offers single rooms, double rooms and apartments, all equipped with Wi-Fi, private bathrooms and free parking. Several rooms have views of the sea and the surrounding coastal landscape. The rooms are simple yet comfortable, ideal if you’re looking for affordable and peaceful accommodation close to nature and the sea. Each morning, a classic Scandinavian breakfast is served.
Close to nature and city life
The coastal setting of the Onsala Peninsula offers walks along the Kungsbacka Fjord, swimming spots, cycling routes and nature experiences at a slower pace.
Kungsbacka is just 15 minutes away, with restaurants, shops and activities for all ages, from paddling and golf to outdoor excursions.
If you’re looking for city life, Gothenburg is around 30 minutes away by car, offering shopping, culture, and restaurants.
History
Onsala Herrgård was built in 1901 as the convalescent home Meryt, the first of its kind in Sweden. The initiative came from James Fredrik Dickson, who envisioned a place where people could recover in fresh sea air and peaceful natural surroundings. After his passing, the project was completed by his wife Blanche Dickson, who oversaw the construction and opening of the home.
The name Meryt carried symbolic meaning. In the manor’s main hall, guests were welcomed by a painting featuring lotus flowers and Egyptian hieroglyphs forming the words Secha noufre n meryt, roughly translated as “the last loving thought”. The name reflected that this was James Dickson’s final major project, completed after his death.
Here, patients from the Gothenburg area were given the opportunity to spend several weeks by the sea, with rest, nourishing food and time to recover. The operation had a strong social purpose, and Blanche Dickson was personally involved, visiting regularly and taking part in services with the residents.
After her passing, Meryt was bequeathed to the City of Gothenburg, which continued to run the facility through the James F. Dickson Memorial Fund.
When the convalescent home closed in the 1980s, the site was given new life as Onsala Herrgård. For a period, it became a well-known retreat for guests from Sweden and abroad, including the rock band Iron Maiden.
Today, Onsala Herrgård operates as a bed and breakfast and conference venue. Visitors still come here for the same reasons as more than a century ago, for the tranquillity, the sea air and a chance to unwind.