1700
Lindholmen is starting to become a popular excursion destination for Stockholmers. The island’s name is said to have been inspired by Lindholmen’s farm in Uppsala, where Gustav Vasa is said to have been born.
History
1776
The Augusti Brothers, a religious society (1776–1810) which i.a. supports King Gustav III’s coup d’etat. And whose most famous member is Bellman, disposes of the island and renames it Vasaholmen.
1825
The introduction of the steamboat in the 1820s revolutionized Stockholmers’ way of transporting themselves. Suddenly, the inhabitants could easily visit the surroundings. Around 1825, there were five steamboats in regular traffic on Lake Mälaren with, among other things, food service on board. Most passed Lindholmen, which eventually got its own steamboat pier.
1836–1912
Svea Orden leases the island where, among other things, they celebrate their summer holidays. They rename the island to Sveaholmen. The Svea Order’s iron flag is still in place today.
1880
Watchmaker Johan Gustaf Linderoth buys Sveaholmen and the neighboring island of Rotholmen. He then renames the island after his old name Lindholmen.
1923
In 1923, Linderoth’s son tried to donate the island to the city of Stockholm, which declined the gift. Instead, Nitro Nobel, which has its corporate operations in nearby Vinterviken, will be the new owner.
1934
From 1934, the island was managed by Stockholm’s fitness sports club.
1974
The City of Stockholm acquired Vinterviken in 1973 and the islets are included.
2000
In 2000, Lindholmen is managed by the association Fritidsgården Klubbensborg. St: a Clara Church collaborates with Klubbensborg and conducts part of its diaconal work on the island, mainly the work aimed at women, children and young people.
2022
In 2000, Lindholmen is managed by the association Fritidsgården Klubbensborg. St: a Clara Church collaborates with Klubbensborg and conducts part of its diaconal work on the island, mainly the work aimed at women, children and young people.
