Who could have imagined that this grand, light-colored villa overlooking Lake Magelungen, Vilohemmet, was once a sanctuary for weary souls? Built in 1903, Vilohemmet stands as a testament to the architectural beauty of the Art Nouveau era. It was originally known as “Ingenjörens hus,” or “The Engineer’s House,” named after its first resident, Frans Daniel Lundgren. Lundgren, an inventor in the matchstick industry, chose this scenic spot in what was then called Södertörn’s villa town. He even built an indoor velodrome for exercise! After Lundgren, the house was home to engineer Hjalmar Fogelmark and his wife. In 1928, Albert and Hulda Pålson, the new owners, gifted Vilohemmet to the Stockholm City Hospital Administration. It became a convalescent home, known as “Pålson’s Convalescent Home,” offering respite and recovery to those in need. The name Vilohemmet, meaning “resting home” in Swedish, stuck and even became the name of the neighborhood. The villa, with its distinctive mansard roof and turret-like staircase, has witnessed the changing times. But its core purpose, to provide solace and care, has remained a constant throughout the years.
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