Spring in Stockholm

Posted on March 16, 2012 by peter

Today it was Friday and after lunch we had a couple of hours spending in the archipelago. We usually go to Gålö in the the summertime and today it was a good day to see one of our favourite islands. The temperature was perfect for the month and the ice was gone.

After walking around, we went to Dalarö, a small village were the ferry’s goes to anther places in the archipelago. We had a coffee and icecream at the Strand hotel and it tasted really good.

I recommend a least a day trip to the islands around Stockholm if you visit Sweden. And nowadays you can bee alone in the nature you cant in the summer.

Our card “Tast Stockholm” took us to a dinner in Hammarby Sjöstad in a restaurant called Bistro Sjöstad. We had a great time there and it was our 7th restaurant in 4 weeks we tried. The atmosphere in the area Hammarby sjöstad is very calm and its newly built area and its near the water wherever you are.

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Cross country skiing around Stockholm castle

Posted on March 14, 2012 by peter

Today we rode to the castle where it was cross country skiing World Cup race. There were many visitors around the castle and the race was exciting. As usual, won Marit Björgen women’s finals while another Norwegian won the men’s final. The weather was fantastic so now we long for even more warmth in the air.

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The outdoor exhibition

Posted on March 13, 2012 by peter

Lina didnt know she would be here for more than 4 hours

Albin and Lina looking for gold. they are preparing a trip to Klondike this summer. (or dreaming about it?)

Albin tried many different sports.  Here he is aiming at 50p

Nina loves books. Last year she bought any number. This year it was just a map of Roslags trail, which she hopes to run in the summer with a bunch of happy girls on a marathon for women. Read more here.

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On our way to Vildmarksmässan, Outdoor exhibition

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Nina

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Outdoor exhibition in Stockholm – Vildmarksmässan 2012

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Nina

If you are here on a visit in Stockholm and need som inspiration visit the yearly “Outdoor exhibition” at Stockholmsmässan.

Här är Vildmarksmässans Guide! – Vildmarksmässan 2012.

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Feel the city come to life

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Nina

At half past six only the early workers, the dog walkers (like me), the runners and the poor homeless are awake and outdoor. It’s like a magic moment when the vibrant city wakes up and winter is still holding it’s grip over Stockholm. I think it is the same in every city this time of the day a calmness and stillness except from the cars.

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It’s the same with the small gardening cottages at Eriksdalslunden, waiting for the sun. You can here the birds sing, saying hello to the morning and spring. Soon these cottages will be full of life and if you are interested in gardening you should visit these places and have a chat with it’s owner.
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Wonderful!
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A sunny stroll along the south-eastern Södermalm

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Nina

We live next Skanstull metro station and the nearest way to the Årstaviken and South Södermalm is past the Clarion Hotel and Eriksdalsbadet. Eriksdalsbadet is Sweden’s national arena for swimming and is the biggest swimming center in Stockholm.
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The outdoor bath waiting for summer.
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Relaxing in the sun with the view of Hammarby seaport.

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You see Hammarby ski hill in the background.

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Dinner at Minami and relaxing at Element spa

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Nina

If you work like me and Peter do, some night and some weekends. We have the posibility to enjoy a Monday evening with a visit to a restaurant and some spa. We live close to Hotel Clarion at Skanstull and today we went to the restaurant and Minami and right now we are listening to the water at Element spa.

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View  from our dinner table.

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Pad Thai

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The swimming pool at Element spa.
You can swim out from the pool and look down to Eriksdalsbadet and if you like you can try two different sauna. One common sauna and one steam sauna. They’re both hot somwhen you think you had enough you can cool down with an ice shower.
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View from the outside.

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Vasaloppet on TV!

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Nina

The city of Stockholm is deserted for everyone is home watching Vasaloppet on television. Nah not really, but for all Swedes that do not have the possibility to go but who enjoy cross country skiing is probably banged in front of the TV and follow the start and the battle for first place.

This is from the start today in -15 degrees..

Vasaloppet was first run in 1922, inspired by a run by King Gustav Vasa in year 1520. It is the oldest, one of the longest, and in popular consideration the biggest cross-country ski race in the world.

The week preceding Vasaloppet is known as Vasaloppet week. Races held during this week include:

  • KortVasan (short – 30 km)
  • TjejVasan (ladies – 30 km)
  • HalvVasan (half – 45 km)
  • UngdomsVasan (9-16 years old) (3-9 km)
  • Öppet spår (non-competitive 90 km)
  • StafettVasan (relay 90 km)
  • SkejtVasan (free technique 30 km and 45 km).
  • Vasaloppet (90 km)

I did “Öppet spår” two years ago, a fantastic experience.

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Walking at Djurgården

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Nina

Today we had a free day because I am going to work this Friday night. We went to Djurgården an island close to Östermalm with a lots of tourist attractions and what we seek a green oasis.

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We took the metro to T-centralen and walked to Norrmalmstorg where we took the tram to Waldermarsudde.

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The sun was shining and a little windy but it was warm. We started to walk and followed the southern path past Waldermarsudde and Biskopsudde until we reached Isbladskärret where we began to move north.image
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We went to Cafe Kruthuset //www.kafekruthuset.se/ where we took a latte and enjoyed the sun before we started to walk back beside Djurgårdsbrunn canal.

Djurgården is also a perfect place to run!
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Travel to Djurgården by tram, bus or by boat:
Tram from Norrmalmstorg towards Waldermarsudde. Alight at Waldemarsudde.
Bus 69 from Sergels torg towards Blockhusudden. Alight at Nybroplan.
Djurgårdsfärjan from Slussen towards Djurgården. Alight at Allmänna gränd.

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