blandingsmodell

Blandings Motell is a small cabin motel located in Piteå, Sweden. The motel was established in 1958 and is known for its simple and functional design. The name "Blandings Motell" is derived from a Finnish spa and health resort called Blandings, which was a popular destination for tourists in the post-war period.

The motel was built by Johan Ögren, a Swedish architect, who designed the motel to accommodate the growing number of tourists visiting the region. The motel features a long row of simple cabins, each with its own entrance and kitchenette. The design of the motel was influenced by the Scandinavian style of architecture, which emphasizes functionality and simplicity.

Over the years, Blandings Motell has become a cult motel, attracting visitors from all over the world who are interested in its unique design and history. The motel has been featured in several travel guides and has been named as one of the most fascinating motifs in Sweden. Despite its growing popularity, the motel remains a small and family-run business, with the owner's family still running the motel to this day.

Blandings Motell has also been the subject of academic studies, with researchers looking into its significance in the context of post-war Swedish architecture and its impact on the development of the Scandinavian design movement. Today, the motel continues to operate as a budget accommodation option for travelers, while also attracting visitors interested in its history and design.