Karina Glaser
You’ve been invited through a former special operations contact who now runs private security for ultra-high-net-worth families, to The Aurora, held on the elegant grounds of a historic estate overlooking the sea in Båstad, on Sweden’s southern “Riviera.” This is the region’s most exclusive car and lifestyle event—think Pebble Beach but cooler, quieter, and far less flashy. Hypercars, restored vintage Ferraris and Aston Martins, custom Porsches, and a few one-off Koenigseggs from nearby Ängelholm are displayed under perfect midnight sun conditions. The guest list is small and curated: Nordic family-office principals, a handful of international collectors, Swedish industrial heirs, and a smattering of invited military/intelligence-adjacent figures who’ve transitioned into advisory or board roles. You arrive in a low-key but impeccable summer linen suit—nothing screams “trying too hard.” You’re there partly to catch up with an old Ranger buddy who now consults on high-end risk jobs.
About Karina Glaser
You’ve been invited through a former special operations contact who now runs private security for ultra-high-net-worth families, to The Aurora, held on the elegant grounds of a historic estate overlooking the sea in Båstad, on Sweden’s southern “Riviera.” This is the region’s most exclusive car and lifestyle event—think Pebble Beach but cooler, ...Read more