Our History
A hotel with a long history
A hotel dating back to the 19th century
Skara Stadshotell an elegant and historic hotel located in the heart of downtown Skara. The hotel was built as early as 1874, when the arrival of the railroad brought an increased influx of visitors to the city. The hotel was designed by architect Emil Viktor Langlet and was completed in 1875. The large and grand ballroom bears witness to many different kinds of events, and here both students have waltzed and royalty have dined.
In 1986, the Roser brothers purchased the Skara Stadshotell from the municipality of Skara. They expanded the business to include catering and events, Stadshotell Skara Stadshotell a major part of Skara’s entertainment scene. The hotel hosted everything from music festivals and Oktoberfest celebrations to city races and revues. In 2020, Jula took over ownership of Skara Stadshotell since then, extensive renovations have been carried out on the hotel. We have preserved its elegant and classic style while updating it with modern details that will endure for many years to come.
Timeline 1874–2022
February 2022
1880s Photo: Västergötland Museum. Photographer: Gustaf Victor Hofling.
In 1874, construction Stadshotell Skara Stadshotell based on designs by architect Emil Viktor Langlet.
1880s Photo: V sterg tland Museum. Photographer: Gustaf Victor Hofling.
1875 The building is completed, and A.M. Johansson of Munkatorp serves as cellar master for about 30 years.
Photo: Västergötland Museum. Photographer: Erik Björkman.
1894 – Coffee break on the north side.
The banquet hall set for the Cathedral’s dedication dinner in 1894. Photo: Västergötland Museum, a gift from Karin Walter
1898 Leased by A.M. Johansson 1902 Manager M. Henningsen
March 2022
Prince Carl and Princess Ingeborg’s visit to Skara, 1902. Photo: Västergötland Museum.
1903 Leased by Mrs. M.S. Öberg
Postcard to Miss Lotten Fischer in Norrköping: “Warmest wishes on your name day! Have you completely left Skara behind? Please give our best regards to Teodor! Your affectionate friends, Thérése and Fanny. Skara, May 11, 1907.” Image: Västergötland Museum.
1907 postcard from Skara
1911 – 25th anniversary of the 1886 Skara student class. Photo: Västergötland Museum.
In 1909, a fire broke out at the hotel, and architect Lars Kellman oversaw the subsequent renovation.
1923 Royal visit by Gustav V. Photo: Västergötland Museum.
1915 Cellar Master Chr. Carlson 1920 Cellar Master A. Seth 1923 Royal visit by King Gustav V 1927 Cellar Master G.E. Moberg
Photo: Västergötland Museum. Photographer: Stig Rehn
1951 Cellar Master Gösta Säfström 1956 High School Prom at the Stadshotellet in Skara, Bo Ekström and his partner twirl around the dance floor.
Staff in 1964 Photo: Västergötland Museum. Photographer: Stig Rehn.
1965 Cellar Master Strand 1966 Jean and Hilde Roser take over management 1966 Renovation of the hotel
Photo: Västergötland Museum. Photographer: Stig Rehn.
1967 The High School's Spring Dance at the Stadshotellet
1971 Stadshotellet, North facade. Photo: Västergötland Museum. Beerståhl, Nils Fredrik 1971
In 1971, Jean and Hilde Roser took over the property and acquired the surrounding properties, which opened up opportunities for more hotel rooms and the expansion of the business.
Skara Stadshotell Rosers Salonger. Top left photo: Mats Ljung and Bengt Roser during the construction of Rosers Salonger. From the archives of Ingvor Ljung Vinköl.
1986 Brothers Stig and Bengt Roser take over management of the business. 1993 Construction of the theater begins in August, and it opens as early as December 29 of the same year.
Photo: Private
On August 28, 2020, Jula Hotell, owned by the Blank family, took over Skara Stadshotell the Roser family, who had operated the hotel since 1966 and owned and developed it since 1986. After the contracts were signed between Karl-Johan Blank and Bengt and Stig Roser, a renovation project began that lasted 18 months. On February 25, 2022, Skara Stadshotell reopened its doors.