We’d like to take a moment to thank guests of our Duluth bed and breakfast. Without you, we’d be nothing. You are without a doubt the best part of our work – we meet people from all over the world and all walks of life, and we learn much from you. We also enjoy coming up with new recipes for you, providing a comfortable environment for you, and helping you experience the best of Duluth.

This summer, we were thrilled to find ourselves featured in the Chicago Tribune; journalist Mary Bergin wrote about our location (which we have to admit is pretty spectacular), our food, and our rooms. In her article, she acknowledged our efforts to be a green bed and breakfast Duluth, for which we are grateful. She also refers to some of the best places and activities in and around Duluth. Her article may be found at the Chicago Tribune.

Our Duluth bed and breakfast on Lake Superior.

The leaves may have peeked and the wind may be chilly, but Duluth is still a wonderful place to visit. Fall is a favorite time of ours: brisk walks and bike rides along Lake Superior are invigorating, and it feels just right to curl up with a book and a hot cup of coffee or tea. We invite you to come experience our town, our inn, and our hospitality.

Here at Solglimt, we care about the environment. How can we not? Situated as we are, on a seven-mile strip of land that juts out into Lake Superior, we are necessarily stewards of the land and water. Our efforts have been recognized by Green Routes, an organization designed to help environmentally conscientious travelers find like-minded businesses. This is a real honor, as we were selected by a committee of our peers.

Green Routes noted the use of additive-free, fresh, and whenever possible local produce in our food, along with the fact that we make an effort to cater to special dietary needs, likes and dislikes. Our cleaners are all perfume-free, allowing you to fully appreciate the fresh air and the scents of our garden. Green Routes also noted the lovely sandstone fountain in our gardens, which we built out of recycled Duluth curbs. Why fill a landfill when you can create beautiful, functioning art?

A great way to travel

Our location is another factor in our designation as a green business. If you enjoy walking or biking, once you arrive at our Duluth MN B&B you may park your car and let it rest. Stroll along the Lakewalk, which meanders along Lake Superior for more than 3 miles. We are close to downtown dining and attractions, when you want to experience the amenities of the city. Or bring your kayak and head out onto peaceful waters.

We are thankful that our efforts to make our bed and breakfast in Duluth MN environmentally friendly have been recognized by our peers and Green Routes.

We have seen a lot of progress on the addition of our two new green luxury suites this week. Walls went up on the lower level and the connection of the skywalk will be made this week. The paint work on the Aerial Lift Bridge is supposed to be done sometime this week which means that the upper modules of our custom built, sod roofed suites will be arriving soon.

As you can see on our web site, we are building two new suites at our Duluth Minnesota Inn. We have always had a commitment to sustainable business practices and eco-friendly living, and we are excited to implement these beliefs in the Aerial Lift Bridge Suite and Park Point Suite.

Some of the green building materials that will be used in our new Duluth MN Bed and Breakfast suites

We're thinking Green!

include Bamboo wood floors and sod roofs. The suites will be beautiful, environmentally sound and luxurious. For example, each of our new suites will have spa rooms with hydro-massage bathtubs and heated back rests – because there’s nothing worse than getting into the bath when the porcelain is still icy against your skin! The suites will also have separate showers and cozy fireplaces.

Hopefully the suites will be finished in time for your trip to our Minnesota Bed and Breakfast!