Winter is back in Stockholm
Winter is back in Stockholm Weather forecast is cold and wet from Wednesday this week. Expect below zero temperatures and maybe even slippery roads and streets. So will it be the usual chaos that is so familiar when the first winter days hits Stockholm? Most likely, car owners will never be ready when the first […]
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Cold winter in Stockholm
The winter of 2021 is cold in Stockholm. Lot’s of snow and a little less public transport due to the Covid-19 restrictions makes it a little more difficult to get around town. Walking is a great option but since the weather is so cold you really need lot’s of clothes to keep you warm. Since […]
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Looking for quality home-made chocolate in Stockholm?
Update: Sadly gone by now. The cheesy little back street is still a great place to visit though. You will find it in Stockholm, Södermalm on a cheesy little back street where at first it looks like time has stood still. However as you look you will find small Tattoo shops, a beer shop and […]
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Famous Stockholm Syndrome
The famous Stockholm Syndrome One of many reason Stockholm is a famous city is the term Stockholm Syndrome. It was created during a bank robbery in the 70’s in Stockholm where the female hostage started to get sympathies or even romantic feelings for the man who threatened them and held them hostage for several days. […]
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The best Barbercue – despite snow and chilly weather in Stockholm
Swedes love to eat barbecue, it does not matter that it’s just above freezing and there is snow in the air. Yes, it’s May in Stockholm, bring winter clothes, gloves and a warm hat if visiting Stockholm the next week just in case! So some lucky guys and girls got a really nice barbecue in […]
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Skiing in Stockholm city
Yes, right in Stockholm city there is skiing! (if there is snow) Not exactly the alps but a place where you can get your daily dose of needed skiing. Hammarbybacken is the name, at the end of the Tvärbanan in Hammarby Sjöstad, next to Södermalm. Check the current snow depth on their webpage Late January, […]
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Stockholm – cold beautiful and slippery
Yes, Stockholm is cold beautiful and slippery right now. When you step out of the city center and walk some less frequented paths you might encounter completely ice covered pavements. Stockholm city does not seem to have any money to clear the streets well from ice patches and completely ice covered areas. So look out […]
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Ice cold Stockholm
Stockholm had some of the coldest days this winter yesterday and today. The city center was down to about minus 10 degrees. Very cold unless you are very well dressed! With a little bit of strong wind the cold effect gets down to almost minus 20 degrees for exposed skin like your nose, chin and […]
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Anna Ternheim Swedish singer
Stockholm has snow and winter temperatures, it might be a bit cold to stay out to long. So what might be better than curling up in front of the fireplace and listen to some good Swedish music. Here’s a youtube clip from talented Swedish singer songwriter Anna Ternheim.
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