Burgsvik, Gotland, Sweden
Sweden's first boutique farmstay. Nine rooms in a restored 19th-century farmhouse on 50 hectares of regenerative land in southern Gotland, where soil, seasons, and the kitchen share one story.
Sibbjäns sits at the quiet end of Gotland, on the Storsudret peninsula. Fifty hectares of meadow, wetland, and woodland surround a restored 19th-century farmhouse with nine rooms. Vintage furniture, Mille Notti featherbed toppers, and Egyptian cotton sheets fill each one. Outside, sheep graze between stone walls. Hens scratch near the greenhouse. The Baltic hums beyond the alvar. The hotel calls it an almost magical tranquility, broken only by the sound of the sea or birdsong.
Farming, food, and hospitality are deeply connected here. Pigs, sheep, and bees share the land with companion-planted vegetables and herbs. Everything the kitchen serves traces back to this soil. A formal Sibbjäns Manifesto guides the operation, codifying regenerative methods and a long-term ecological vision. The Guardian, Conde Nast Traveller, The New York Times, and the Financial Times have all taken notice. Like the farm itself, it is never finished.
Bikes are included with every stay. Named routes like the Rauk Safari and the Nordlander Ronn Nore Loop wind through alvar plains and along the coast. The Muskmyr Bike & Hike combines both. A farm tour shows how companion planting and mixed livestock work together on the land. Cooking-with-a-chef sessions bring the harvest into the kitchen. Yoga classes run regularly on site. Breathwork sessions with Louise Sondlo Zapata go deeper. The wood-fired sauna and natural pool are open to all guests. An outdoor gym stands among the meadows. In September, the Sea Trout Weekend retreat pairs boat fishing and wading along Sudret's drop-offs, guided by Clas Dahlen.
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Route length: 2.8km loopEstimated time: 38minLoop routeLundar is a strict nature reserve of 36.37 hectares located in Gotland. It is protected under strict environmental laws ensuring minimal human impact, making it an excellent location for tranquil nature observation.
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Route length: 0.4km loopEstimated time: 5minLoop routeKörsbärsgården is a park featuring an art gallery and sculpture garden. It offers visitors a combination of cultural and natural experiences. The location is well-documented with a dedicated website and Wikipedia entry.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 50 m directSeason: September 11–13, 2026Sibbjäns offers a weekend sea trout fishing experience guided by Clas Dahlén. The description says the outing covers Sudret’s shelves and bays and mixes boat fishing with wading depending on where the fish are holding.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 2.5 km directHolmhällar is a small nature reserve of 5.8 hectares, protected since 2008. It is managed as a nature reserve to conserve local natural habitats and biodiversity.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 5.5 km directVaktbackar is a 13.5-hectare nature reserve featuring alvar heath landscapes, established in 1972. It provides a unique habitat for specialized flora and fauna native to heath areas.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 5.9 km directHusrygg is a 37-hectare nature reserve featuring alvar heath, established in 1949. The protected area preserves a distinctive natural heath landscape valuable for ecological study and quiet enjoyment of nature.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 8.8 km directVästlands naturreservat covers an area of 40.36 hectares and has been protected as a nature reserve since 2000. The reserve is managed to support conservation and provide opportunities for low-impact nature experiences.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 17 km directFide lövskog is a 25.56-hectare nature reserve established in 2014. The area is managed as a protected nature reserve, offering a conserved deciduous forest environment.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 50 m directSibbjäns offers a six-course signature dinner showcasing the best from the farm. The menu is described as a tasting menu and is priced separately from the stay.
The barn-turned-restaurant seats guests at the center of a working farm. Every vegetable, herb, and berry grows in the soil outside. Sheep, pigs, hens, and bees share the 50 hectares. The animals graze and fertilize naturally, closing the loop between pasture and plate. Menus follow what the seasons give. Dinners require pre-booking, a deliberate choice to eliminate food waste entirely. Farmhouse breakfast comes with every stay. A bistro with bookable tables runs alongside the main restaurant. Cooking-with-a-chef sessions let guests work with the harvest directly. Good food starts with thriving soil. At Sibbjäns, the entire journey from the soil they till to the food they serve stays visible.
The wood-fired sauna sits on the farm grounds, included with every stay. A natural pool offers cold water immersion among the meadows. The outdoor gym stands in the open air. Yoga classes run regularly on site, open to hotel guests and visitors alike. Massage treatments are bookable. Breathwork sessions with practitioners like Louise Sondlo Zapata add stillness to the rhythm of the farm. No spa building, no treatment corridor. Wellness at Sibbjäns follows the land, the weather, and the pace of southern Gotland.
Sibbjäns was founded on one conviction: healthy soil is the foundation of everything. The Sibbjäns Manifesto is not a marketing document. It codifies the values, methods, and long-term vision behind the farm. Their pledge is to leave Sibbjäns in better shape than they found it. Regenerative agriculture is not an add-on here. It is the reason the place exists.
Meadows are actively restored across the 50-hectare property. Companion planting in the greenhouse pairs basil, beans, and pumpkin to build self-sufficient ecosystems. Pigs, sheep, and hens graze and fertilize the soil naturally, strengthening biodiversity and carbon capture. Water-saving Orbital showers are installed in all nine rooms. Pre-booking dinners eliminates food waste at the source. The landscape of wetlands, woodlands, and pasture is maintained as habitat, not decoration.
Sibbjäns offers 2 accommodation types.
The Farmhouse — en-suite room
One of nine uniquely designed en-suite rooms in a beautifully restored 19th-century main house. Each room features a 180 cm (71") bed dressed in a Mille Notti featherbed topper and Egyptian cotton sheets, water-saving Orbital showers, and carefully selected vintage…
The Bunkhouse
Small rooms with shared facilities, each with a private patio overlooking either the barn-turned-restaurant or open meadows. Stay includes farmhouse breakfast, access to natural pool, sauna, outdoor gym, and bikes.
Nine rooms on a working regenerative farm in southern Gotland. Soil, seasons, and honest food shape every stay at Sibbjäns.
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