Wedding in Torekov: complete guide 2026

A wedding in Torekov suits couples who want the whole weekend by the sea without travelling abroad. The village sits at the very end of the Bjäre Peninsula in northwestern Skåne, where the fields stop and the sea takes over. The light is particular, clear without being harsh, and the harbour, the cliffs and the old fishing village make up a frame that few Swedish coastal towns manage to hold together.

Torekov Hotell by the harbour is the heart of the village’s wedding weekends. The hotel opened in its current form in 2007 and is run by GRAM Group. You can book it as a standalone wedding venue for around a hundred guests, or reserve the entire hotel so the weekend holds together from Friday evening to Sunday brunch. It is the second option that has made Torekov one of the most talked-about coastal places in southern Sweden for weddings.

This guide covers what you need to know: capacity and rooms, wedding ceremony options at Torekov Church and by the sea, how a weekend usually unfolds, what it costs, how guests get there, and the details couples often miss. For a broader view of Swedish wedding venues, see the overview of Swedish wedding venues and other destinations like Baldersnäs in Dalsland and Åre and Copperhill.

Torekov as a wedding destination

Torekov is a small town in Båstad Municipality with just under a thousand year-round residents. The village has a history going back to medieval times and was long a fishing settlement. In the late 1800s, artists began coming here for the light at the far end of the peninsula, and in 1876 the first warm bath house was built. That same summer-resort character lives on. It is a place where the summer pace is restful but the weekends fill up with people, especially in July and the first half of August.

For a wedding this means three things. First, you need to book early if the date falls in peak season. Torekov Hotell books Saturdays in July and August up to eighteen months in advance. Second, the weekend will smell, sound and look like summer by the sea, regardless of what you arrange yourselves. The place does the work. Third, guests stay. It is too far for most people to drive home the same evening.

How Torekov Hotell works

The hotel sits at the heart of Torekov, a few steps from the harbour. 54 rooms are spread across the main building and several separate hotel houses, with a total of 108 beds. The bistro with a view over the terrace and the pool seats 130 guests, and the largest function room holds 106. That means a classic wedding with a seated dinner for up to 100 people fits comfortably, and larger cocktail receptions can be solved using the bistro as the main room.

Some definitions before we go further. “Main building” refers to what looks like a traditional hotel: lobby, bistro, function room, reception floor. “Hotel houses” are separate buildings on the property with double rooms and suites, about eight houses in total. The terrace and the pool sit between the buildings and are often used for welcome drinks and mingling. There is a clear view of the harbour from multiple angles, and you can hear the sea almost everywhere.

Practical note: the hotel is not privately owned but is run commercially by GRAM Group with restaurant, bar and conference business year-round. That means you book a weekend for your wedding, but the hotel continues to function as a hotel. If you want the house entirely to yourselves, you need to book the whole property, which typically requires a minimum number of guests and at least a year of advance booking.

Wedding ceremony at Torekov Church

Torekov Church sits in the middle of the village, a few minutes walk from the hotel. The neo-Gothic church was built between 1860 and 1863 to designs by architect Johan Adolf Hawerman. Red brick, pointed windows, spacious interior. The church seats about 250.

Bookings go through Västra Bjäre parish (Västra Bjäre pastorat). For members of the Church of Sweden, the ceremony itself is in principle free of charge, but special requests like additional floral decoration, extra music or early Saturday slots may add fees. Contact the parish directly for booking conditions and available dates. Our general guide to church weddings covers the administrative steps, marriage notice through Skatteverket (the Swedish Tax Agency) and what is required to marry legally in Sweden.

Wedding ceremony by the sea or on the hotel grounds

Many couples choose a civil ceremony outdoors either instead of, or in addition to, a church service. The cliffs just south of the hotel, the beach by the harbour and the hotel’s own terrace are the three most common locations. All require a plan B if the weather turns. Skåne by the sea means sudden thunderstorms that arrive and pass within twenty minutes in summer. For couples wanting a simple civil ceremony, you can book a wedding officiant through Båstad Municipality (Båstads kommun), or use your own officiant approved by the County Administrative Board (länsstyrelsen).

This guide is written by me, Karin Lundin, a wedding photographer based in Stockholm. Further down the page I share what it is like to photograph here. Planning a wedding and want to talk? Get in touch and we will talk.

A typical wedding weekend in Torekov

A wedding in Torekov almost always begins on Friday. Guests travel down in the afternoon, check into the hotel or rented cottages in the village, and meet for a welcome dinner in the evening. The welcome dinner is held in the bistro, on the terrace or in one of the private villas rented for the weekend. It is an evening for landing, not for impressing.

Sunday is a recovery day. Brunch at the hotel is usually open from ten to twelve, often in the bistro, and guests leave at their own pace. This is one of the reasons couples choose Torekov: the weekend has a rhythm that does not end abruptly after dinner. Guests from Copenhagen or Malmö have time to eat breakfast without rushing to the train.

Different wedding formats to choose from

Torekov fits different wedding sizes. The comparison below helps you land the right format early in planning.

Prices and booking

Prices for a wedding in Torekov vary significantly depending on format, season and guest count. The hotel provides individual quotes based on dates and size, so exact figures require direct contact. Below are the most common cost categories to plan for. Use the guide to wedding costs as a broader reference for what couples typically spend in Sweden.

Getting to Torekov

Torekov is about 155 kilometres from Copenhagen, 120 from Malmö and 190 from Gothenburg. Driving is the easiest option for Swedish guests, about an hour and a half from each of the three cities if there is no traffic. For international guests, Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) is the natural arrival point, followed by Malmö Central Station or Båstad as the final train stop.

The nearest train station is Båstad, about ten minutes by car from Torekov. Taxis are available in Båstad but usually need to be booked in advance during summer. Many couples arrange shared transport for guests from Båstad station directly to the hotel, or borrow cars from the hotel during the weekend. Parking is available at the hotel but limited, especially in July. Guests arriving by car should reserve spots well in advance.

Accommodation for guests

Torekov Hotell covers most of the overnight stays when the whole house is booked. For smaller weddings where only some rooms are reserved, guests can stay in the village, which has several hostels, bed and breakfasts and private rental rooms. Torekov Hostel is fifteen minutes walk from the hotel and a reasonably priced option for younger guests. Båstad has a larger selection for those who cannot fit in Torekov, but requires transport over the short distance.

Airbnb and private summer houses are a third option. Many summer cottages in the village are rented out weekly during June to August and can suit families travelling together. Book well in advance, since Torekov draws tourists regardless of weddings during summer.

What many couples miss in Torekov

Several details come up late in planning and can make the weekend better if taken early. Summer darkness arrives late in northern Skåne. In July, the sun sets around half past ten, which means outdoor photography can continue well into the evening. Many timelines place the first dance too early.

Wind can be strong by the cliffs. For outdoor ceremonies, budget for microphones even for smaller groups, and expect hair and dresses to react to the wind. It is beautiful visually but the logistics require a backup plan indoors.

The hotel restaurant’s size is a factor. Dinner for 106 in the function room is comfortable, but seating for 130 requires the bistro, where the table layout is different. Check floor plans with the hotel before locking guest numbers.

Guests’ Sunday departure is often underplanned. Queues on the road from Torekov southward can be long in July. International guests flying out from Copenhagen Sunday afternoon should leave early. Build Sunday brunch as a reasonable first step of the trip home, not as a long ceremony.

A photographer’s perspective

My name is Karin Lundin and I am a wedding photographer based in Stockholm. I photograph weddings as documentary. That means I move quietly through the room, read the energy and capture what actually happens without staging it. The result is photographs that feel real, not posed.

Torekov has a light that changes hour by hour. In the morning it is hard and clear, around lunch it turns silvery, in the afternoon it softens toward gold, and the evenings in July are long and pink. I plan the portrait session around how the light moves. The cliffs work best around six in the evening, the harbour during golden hour before sunset, and the hotel’s terrace when the yellow light from the lamps starts breaking against the blue twilight.

I work with both colour and black-and-white in the same gallery. Black-and-white works well in Torekov because the contrasts between foam, cliffs and dark wooden houses are strong. Colour carries the light suits, the flowers and the sea. My approach is not about technique but about what I choose to see. Children under the tables, grandmothers wiping a tear, the groom scraping sand off his shoes by the harbour. It is the details that show how the day actually felt.

I never ask for group photos unless you request them in advance, and I stay in the background during the ceremony. Want to capture the day on film as well? I often work alongside Nordvér Films, who make films in the same documentary style. More about my approach is available in the hub for Swedish wedding venues. If you want to see how I work, there is a separate page about fine art wedding photography in Sweden.

Key takeaways

• Torekov Hotell holds classic weddings of about 100 guests, or up to 130 in the bistro. Full hotel buyout is possible for larger weekends.
• The church from 1863 seats about 250 and is booked through Västra Bjäre parish. Seaside or hotel-grounds ceremonies are also common.
• Summer (June to August) is peak season. Book a Saturday in July at least a year in advance, preferably eighteen months.
• Transport from Copenhagen, Malmö or Gothenburg takes about one and a half hours. Nearest station is Båstad, ten minutes from the village.
• Plan in Sunday brunch and slow departures. Guests stay longer than at city weddings.

If you are open to venues beyond Sweden, see my European wedding venues guide.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can Torekov Hotell hold?

Up to 106 in the largest function room for classic seated dinner, up to 130 in the bistro with different table arrangements. The full hotel can be booked for wedding weekends with about a hundred overnight guests.

Can you hold the ceremony outdoors?

Yes. The cliffs south of the hotel, the beach by the harbour and the hotel’s terrace are often used for civil ceremonies. Always build in a plan B indoors. Skåne by the sea means summer rain that comes and goes quickly.

What does it cost to marry in Torekov Church?

As a member of the Church of Sweden, the ceremony itself is free of charge. Special requests around music, floral decoration or unusual times may add fees. Contact Västra Bjäre parish for current conditions and available dates.

Is there accommodation for guests beyond the hotel?

Yes. Torekov has hostels, bed and breakfasts and private rental rooms in the village. Airbnb and summer cottages are rented weekly during June to August. Båstad is ten minutes away with a larger selection.

How do guests get there?

About one and a half hours by car from Copenhagen, Malmö or Gothenburg. Nearest train station is Båstad, ten minutes from Torekov. Taxis are available but should be booked in advance during summer. Many couples arrange shared transport for guests from Båstad station.

When should you book?

Saturdays in July and August are booked up to eighteen months in advance at Torekov Hotell. The church has shorter lead times, but summer Saturdays fill up quickly. Book both as soon as the date is decided.

Is the hotel open year-round?

Yes, Torekov Hotell operates year-round under GRAM Group. Weddings outside summer season are fully possible, and the hotel offers lower venue rental and better room availability outside July and August. Winter weddings by the sea are rare but work if you want something other than summer.

Can you book the whole hotel privately?

Yes. A private weekend takeover with all 54 rooms, the bistro and the function room reserved for a single party is common for larger weddings. It typically requires a minimum number of guests and at least a year of advance booking. Contact the hotel directly for a quote.

Planning a wedding? I am happy to talk about how your day could look in pictures. Get in touch and we will talk.