Fagerholm Private Island
A private island in Finland’s Turku archipelago, set within a biosphere area, with the Archipelago National Park next door, Fagerholm is designed entirely around exclusivity. What was once a working customs and coast guard station is now a fully private-use retreat, where everything is shaped around one group at a time.
The island offers a quieter and more intentional version of Nordic luxury where nothing is overdone and focus is on space, nature and a sense of complete privacy.
Fagerholm works best for small groups, whether private or corporate, looking for something immersive but still easy to navigate operationally.. Through its Green Island Initiative, the island operates with reduced reliance on external resources, using geothermal heating, solar energy and its own desalination system. Waste is carefully managed, and the kitchen works with local, seasonal suppliers to keep things as low-impact as possible. It’s an ongoing process, built into how the island runs day to day.
Key initiatives include:
Replacing oil with geothermal heating.
Installing solar panels on the boathouse to offset summer energy needs.
Producing fresh water onsite through our own desalination facility.
Sorting, composting, or transporting waste for specialist recycling to minimise landfill and unnecessary transport.
Prioritising low-impact hospitality products and services wherever possible.
Supporting and investing in local entrepreneurs and sustainable innovations.
Luxury details
Exclusive-use private island in the Turku archipelago
12 bedrooms (5 are en-suite)
Fully bespoke, all-inclusive stays
Three saunas and two hot tubs (read more about their sauna triathlon here)
Dedicated on-site team managing the stay end-to-end
Seasonal, locally sourced dining tailored to the group
Nordic interiors with natural materials and restrained design
Tower boardroom for meetings and private dining
Access to curated activities including boating, kayaking and foraging
Suitable for both private groups and corporate use
Located within the Archipelago National Park
Accommodation
High-end accommodations with natural materials, Finnish custom-made furniture, subtle international accents, and interiors inspired by the island’s seafaring heritage.
Intentionally residential: guests stay together in the former coast guard building.
Some rooms are en suite, others share facilities, reinforcing the house-style setup.
The main shared space is a light-filled atrium used for meals and gatherings, alongside smaller areas for quieter moments.
Guest rooms and communal spaces are serviced daily with water and energy conservation in mind, delivering comfort consciously.
The experience
Fagerholm is not a hotel in the traditional sense and the island adapts to the group using it.
Experiences are simple but well executed: exploring the archipelago by boat or kayak, sauna rituals and cold-water immersion, seasonal dining, often outdoors or by the fire, cooking experiences and informal gatherings (and so much more). Details of available activities and experiences here.
Particularly well suited to
Corporate and leadership groups: strategy sessions, off-sites and board meetings in an environment that encourages focus
Private groups: celebrations, family gatherings and small group stays in a truly unique and private setting
Access
Located in the Turku archipelago, south-west Finland
Around 3 hours from Helsinki by car, followed by a short boat transfer
Helicopter access available from Helsinki, Stockholm and Tallinn
Boutiquologie Insight
This is about complete removal and once there, you’re fully away. It suits clients who value intimacy above everything else and are comfortable with simplicity when it’s done properly.
