We are now VANDER

We’ve come a long way since Sky Hotel Apartments and Bjørvika Apartments in Oslo were founded in 2009. Our biggest growth was in 2021, when Sky Hotel Apartments and Bjørvika Apartments became one. In 2022 we established a new brand identity - VANDER - with a lot of love and inspiration to the "Direction North" design concept.

We have always aimed high 

The name, Sky, was inspired by the place where it all began – on the 19th floor in Linköping’s tallest residential building: Tornet. Today, the name is also a reminder for us to always aim a little higher in everything we do. Perhaps when you take the lift up to the top of Tornet in Linköping, and see the city spread out below you, you’ll get a sense of that special quality that Sky Hotel Apartments offers.

Our new look and feel reflects our evolution over the past 15 years, and it doesn't stop here. We can't wait to grow and expand even more. VANDER currently operates a portfolio with more than 1400 units in Norway and Sweden.

Vander aims for 4-star quality in its operations. Nevertheless, Vander has its own employees to specially build furniture and other elements in the apartments to ensure that design, comfort and function are delivered to a very high standard.

Sustainibility

At Sky we aren’t just in the hospitality business. We also want to do our part for the environment, the economy and society. We see ourselves as part of a larger cycle, where suppliers, employees, guests and partners share a responsibility for minimizing our negative impacts. Our ambition is to deliver the maximum positive benefit, with a minimum of negative affects on the world around us. We can only achieve this if we join forces, and so our motto is: Together for a better tomorrow.

Social engagement

Sky Hotel Apartments is a partner company with the Linköping and Stockholm City Missions. Every day they do important work, creating security and offering shelter for people in need.

Because we also want to give our guests a feeling of home at our hotels, we are extra passionate about the city missions, which help vulnerable individuals by providing secure environments. This is in line with our business concept, and our vision of creating a sense of home. We are honoured to be involved with the important work that the City Missions carry out.

Our contribution has included:

  • Furniture for sheltered accommodation
  • Furniture for second-hand sales
  • Teddy bears for children who live in sheltered accommodation
  • Meals for homeless