A Luxurious Three-Storey Penthouse in Sweden’s Tallest Residential Tower
Perched on the top floors of Karlatornet, this extraordinary penthouse offers a standard of living rarely seen, not just in Sweden, but anywhere. Spanning three dramatic floors at the very crown of the tower, this sky-high residence is set over 240 metres above sea level, with sweeping views across Göteborg’s archipelago, the inlet, and the open sea beyond Marstrand. It is, quite literally, a home above the clouds.
Designed by the internationally acclaimed architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the visionaries behind the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and ONE World Trade Center in New York, Karlatornet is Scandinavia’s tallest residential building, and this penthouse is its crown jewel.
From the first step inside, the scale is immediately striking. In the living room, a soaring 8-metre ceiling rises above chevron-laid dark oak floors, framed by oversized floor-to-ceiling windows that wrap the northwest corner of the tower.
Light pours in from three sides, shifting with the hour and weather, while a towering bespoke bookcase anchors the southern wall, adding both drama and intimacy.
A sculptural steel staircase connects the three floors in the penthouse.
At the heart of the main floor is the Boffi-designed kitchen, where a marble island offers a place to gather, create, and linger. Appliances by Gaggenau and fittings by Dornbracht blend form with function, while a wine room nearby stands ready for collectors and entertainers alike.
The kitchen connects seamlessly to a winter garden, with folding glass doors and a fireplace, offering an indoor-outdoor atmosphere year-round. Whether hosting dinner for friends or enjoying a quiet morning coffee, this space feels both luxurious and grounded.
The family floor includes two children’s bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and ample storage. At the opposite end lies the primary suite, a tranquil retreat designed for rest and reflection.
Here, openable windows invite in the salt air and morning sun, while the ensuite bathroom, with a bathtub positioned directly against the west-facing glass, offers a place to soak while watching the light fade over the sea.
A double shower, dual vanities, and a walk-in dressing room lined with dark wood and soft carpeting complete the space.
The rooftop terrace includes space for dining, lounging, and relaxing in the hot tub or glass-walled sauna, both perfectly positioned to take in the panoramic surroundings.
The apartment is listed for sale at ESNY.