Real Vikings in Stockholm
You easy know a real Viking in Stockholm by looking at the people who are bicycling during winter. Yes, those are the true descendants from the tough Vikings from Sweden. There is actually nothing that can stop them, they just keep going through whatever the weather goods try to throw at them! Good luck for […]
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A room with a view in Stockholm
If you are lucky to get a room with a view in Stockholm you might see something like this. This is taken from Liljeholmen and you might be able to see the City Hall building in the middle and to the very left.
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Södermalm is one of the places to visit!
Stockholm, Södermalm and especially the SoFo district has been mentioned as one of the best 7 places to visit 2014! Financial Times travel said that Södermalm is: “a funky city-break destination with shopping, restaurants and a buzzing bar-hopping scene.” “Södermalm is attracting hipster weekenders” They recommend Stockholm and in particular Södermalm, SoFo (the area south […]
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Best place to celebrate New Years Eve in Stockholm
Think you already know the answer.. Skansen of course! For traditional celebrations where you want to to get a feel for how the traditions are and have been celebrated there is nothing that beats going to Skansen.
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Taxi prices in Stockholm
Ripped off after a trip with taxi in Stockholm? Recently there has been a lot of debate in Stockholm about tourists and visitors being ripped off after incredibly expensive trips with taxis. However the government has no regulations so there is no upper limit of the taxi price. It is not illegal for a taxi […]
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Free tour of Old Town (Gamla Stan)
On Wednesday 20/11 there is a free tour of Gamla Stan done by the company Free Tour Stockholm Meetup is att Sergelstorg stairs close to Drottningatan. Time is 4 pm. To good to miss but, bring your umbrella!
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Retreat in Stockholm
Retreat in church First date Wednesday 13 November 11:00 to 15:00 Welcome to a day that offers meditation and silence and simple body movements. We often tend to look for satisfaction and happiness outside ourselves. During this day we stop and are present in the moment. We explore if what we seek is already available […]
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Stockholm city ice skating
Early starters are already skating at Kungsträdgården! Can’t wait for the real winter to begin. It’s free if you bring your own. If not, you can rent a pair of skates to try your old skills.
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Rainy November in Stockholm
It’s one of those November days in Stockholm, what to do? There is a worship ceremony in English at St. Jacobs Church at Kungsträdgården, the nice red church. Easy to find. It’s on Sunday evenings at 18:00. Also keep an eye on the music performances at this and other churches, many free of charge but […]
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