Welcome to one of Stockholm's most historic properties. At Grev Turegatan 14-16, past and future meet in premises that have witnessed everything from the elegance of equestrian sport and Sweden's first nuclear reactor to today's innovative conferences.
From equestrian sports to technological advancements & delightful events
The property was inaugurated in 1898 as Stockholm Tattersall, a centre for equestrianism with a modern stable for 90 horses and a large riding arena. In the upper halls there were colossal mirrors so that the lady riders could admire their stylishness in the saddle, and the attic housed both a tennis school and a cycling school with a training track that ran the entire length of the building.
Despite a large fire in 1913 destroying parts of the building, the elegance remains. In the beautiful ballroom, you can still admire the Parisian silk wallpapers and the stucco decorations in white and gold that adorned the house at the turn of the century. In 1919, the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) moved in, and the house quickly became a hub for technological development. Did you know that Sweden's first incubator environment was born here? Or that the National Museum of Science and Technology once started its activities in a studio apartment at the very top of the building?
A living history in every room
Meeting at our premises means you'll be right in the heart of Swedish innovation history:
- The Function Hall: The 47-metre-long salon remains largely unchanged since the 19th century and offers a unique setting for dinners and banquets.
- The Library: What was formerly the ”small ballroom” now houses IVA's Science Library. This is where, among other things, the Sjögren Library's rare works are kept, testifying to centuries of research and discoveries.
- Restaurant Grodan: The restaurant's dining room still allows guests to see the original ceiling paintings. Grodan has been in the building since the 1980s and upholds a culinary tradition in premises that have hosted an inn since the late 1800s.
Modern meeting spaces where the future is shaped
Today, the IVA House is more than just beautiful walls and historic ceiling paintings. In addition to housing IVA's secretariat, it is also a modern and popular meeting place where business, research, and politics gather to solve the challenges of the future. The property is buzzing with life: it contains around 40 apartments, office tenants, select shops, and a restaurant. IVA Conference Centre welcomes companies and private individuals who need meeting rooms or are looking for the most beautiful event venue for their wedding or party.
When you book a meeting or a party with us, you become part of this story. We offer modern technology in an environment that reminds us that the best ideas are often born where experience meets new perspectives.
A warm welcome to continue writing history together with us in our beautiful premises!