Meet Hedda, the operations manager who spreads warmth, enthusiasm, and summer vibes at Kneippbyn.

The first thing you notice about Hedda is her warm smile. She is the kind of person who makes you feel welcome right away, perhaps because she is simply genuinely happy, caring, and full of energy.

Hedda comes from Enskede and says she loves candy, baking, and knitting. But if there's one thing that beats all that, it's the feeling of spending the season on Gotland.
" It's magical," she says. And sharing it with friends and colleagues makes it even better.

After three summers at Kneippbyn, Hedda has grown into several different roles. Today, she is a supervisor in operations, a role that suits her perfectly. Here, she gets to combine her leadership skills with her natural desire to see and lift others.

The community – at the heart of everything

When Hedda talks about why she loves working at Kneippbyn during the summer, the answer comes straight away: "
" – The community and getting to work with the staff.

She explains that there is something special about meeting so many young people who are doing their very first summer job .
" It's so wonderful to get so close to so many people. Being able to help them, support them, and be a role model means a lot to me."

And what about the guests?
– Meeting all the happy people in the park is fantastic. Everyone cheers each other on here, and I am so grateful for the wonderful summers I have had.

Hedda's tips for those considering applying for a job at Kneippbyn

With years of experience of the intensity, joy, and development of summer, Hedda knows what it takes to thrive. Her advice is simple and wise:

– Be yourself.
– Dare to seek, you will grow.
– Dare to ask for help.

She smiles and adds: "
" " You're going to have a fun Summer. I promise."

A Summer Kneippbyn – described with emojis

When Hedda describes what a Summer Kneippbyn feels like, it turns into quite a story:

☀️ Sun – for all the wonderful days in the park
❤️ Heart – for the warmth and community
🤪 Crazy old man – because sometimes it's crazy and full of fun
😅 Stressed emoji – because yes, sometimes there's a lot going on in operations
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family – because those of us who work here become like one big family

A heart in the pulse of summer

Hedda is one of those people who makes Kneippbyn a little better, a little warmer, and a little more fun. She leads with her heart, laughs often, and always sees the people around her.

And perhaps that is precisely why her summers here have been so wonderful and why she, in turn, makes other people's summers memorable.

Author: Jessica Bergkvist