Exhibition – Particularly Healthy and Well

Join us in exploring bathing culture in Hjo more than a hundred years ago, when life there was believed to promote good health. Guided by photographs and an advertising booklet from 1899, we get a glimpse of Hjo’s pride for more than 50 years: Hjo Water Cure Establishment.

About Hjo Water Cure Establishment

Hjo Water Cure Establishment opened in 1878. A large bathing park was laid out, and in the following years several villas were built with guest rooms for visitors to the spa. Among other things, guests were prescribed natural and artificial health waters, mud baths, tar baths and electrotherapy. But a visit to the establishment did not mean nothing but abstinence. Guests went on excursions or relaxed in the Society Salon. If they were not strolling in the bathing park, they might play lawn tennis with willing opponents. At the Bellevue bathing resort restaurant, they enjoyed fine three-course dinners and the view.