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Sunbathing in Stockholm

On a Sunday like this, and we don’t get many here in Sweden, almost everybody is out sunbathing or swimming. You can’t listen to warnings about health and sunbathing when the days you can enjoy a healthy sunbath can be counted on one hands fingers.. Forecast for next week does not look so good so […]

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Outdoor gym in summer Stockholm

Have you ever wondered what the view from the bench press in an outdoor gym looks like, well this is it! This is from the outdoor gym at Eriksdal near Skanstull. There are several outdoor gyms in the city and close suburbs. And more are coming, finally the city of Stockholm understand that health should […]

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Where to swim in Stockholm

Where do you go for a swim in Stockholm? Basically anywhere! It seems like you can have a nice swim just opposite Old Town if you like, this picture is from Skeppsholmen. Going a little further away from the city will probably get you cleaner water but more crowded swimming places. Hop on the buses […]

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Open Streets Stockholm

The city of Stockholm wants us to get a different view on what the city could look like. Open streets try to show us how city streets without cars and with a lot more green grass would be. Fortunately we would still be able to get somewhere by bikes if it ever come true. How […]

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Beautiful spots in Stockholm

There are so many beautiful spots in Stockholm, it would take a couple of days just trying to find them all and then you still probably have hundreds hidden gems left to discover. Here is a perfect place for a tranquil moment with a book or just your thoughts. Water, boats, cafes, joggers, birds & […]

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Midsummer at Skansen

Yesterday in fantastic weather there were the yearly Midsummer celebrations at Skansen. Lot’s of people, lot’s of fun and traditional customs were on display. It’s easy to spend a whole day and night at Skansen during Midsummer.

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Midsummer food in Stockholm

Biggest holiday in Sweden is coming up, actually it’s tomorrow! Go check out Swedish people dancing like frogs and being all silly! You can see them at Skansen and a few other parks in Stockholm. What do they eat to get that crazy you might ask? Most important foods on midsummer day are, the new […]

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Drop-in wedding in Stockholm

At Skansen the yearly and popular drop-in wedding took place Saturday. The weather could not have been nicer and a record number of couples were married during a few hours. Crowded and lot’s of happy feelings are the words that best can sum it up and describe this day!

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Cherry blossom in Stockholm

Right now most cherry trees are full of beautiful flowers in Stockholm, enjoy a Hanami in Stockholm soon!

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Spring picnic at Skansen

May is perfect for an outdoor picnic at Skansen, the settings can’t be nicer, choose from old traditional houses, wild animals or a breathtaking view over Stockholm. You find them all at Skansen.  

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