Walpurgis Night in Stockholm is usually a cold day of warm fires to celebrate the arrival of spring. It look like it will be just that this year too. Cold, hopefully not to much rain is on the forecast. Stay close, but not to close to the fires! Riddarholmen and Skansen are the places for […]
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Yes, you might ask yourself, why do they put on all fun events on one day? Well, there is probably no intelligent answer more than when they call an evening the Cultural evening of Stockholm they want it to be full of events. You can’t win them all or can you? Let us know if
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Any fans of Tranströmer, the Swedish writer / poet who won the Nobel Prize? Watch Tranströmer in 20 photographers interpretations An exhibition in which photographers have interpreted selected poems of last year’s Nobel Prize winners in literature, poet Tomas Tranströmer. Where: the Storkyrkan, Trångsund 1, Old Town When: Until Monday, April 15, 2013 Time: 09:00
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Here is part of a list of new Swedish words that should make their way into the English language as soon as possible. Full list is available at: http://m.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/03/ogooglebar-and-14-other-swedish-words-we-should-incorporate-into-english-immediately/274383 1. Bloggbävning, n. Definition: Literally translating to “blogquake,” the word describes the process by which a topic explodes in the blogosphere and is then picked up
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Ok, so you are unlucky/lucky to be in Stockholm on the 1st of April? Do you know about April jokes? Just a warning, do not trust anybody today! Stockholm people love to make jokes on April 1st. Newspapers can’t be trusted, TV can’t be trusted, you are completely on your own and the only thing
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Hermans is the classic vegetarian food restaurant in Stockholm. Probably been here for ever but at least since the happy 60’s! They serve a fantastic vegetarian buffe and even have vegan food and sometimes maybe even raw food on the menu. It’s a must if you want a vegetarian meal while in Stockholm. Oh, and
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More snow, more cold weather.. Are you going to Stockholm in march? Better dress up! This happy woman from Spain really liked the Stockholm winter but she was well prepared and dressed for the occasion. Bring warm clothes and snow boots!
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The last minute tip today for Stockholm tonight is.. A Samba night in Stockholm! Samba de Souza Samba show at Östermalmskällaren tonight friday 15 mars starting at 20.00 Östermalmskällaren is close to Östermalmstorgs subway station (entry towards Sibyllegatan). If you want a table call boking at: 08-120 581 47 or mail to info@restaurangbengal.se Where: Östermalmskällaren,
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Going for a picnic in winter can be nice but for most of us ice is to hard to sit on. However, that does not stop Stockholm people from having their coffee outside when it’s -4°c. With the help of a little spring sunshine these tough ladies drink their coffee outside and even seem to
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You have probably heard of Anders Zorn, one of the most famous Swedish painters of all times. He definitely helped bring on the rumor of beautiful Swedish girls early on as this was one of his favorite motifs. Don’t miss this fantastic exhibition if you are in Stockholm during March. ANDERS ZORN (1860-1920) As a
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