Love the wooden houses in Sweden, especially the ones painted that typical red-brown colour? Then a little walk in the area around Åsöberget is just the thing for you! Here you’ll find one red-brown wooden house after the other. To get there, make your way to the east of the district of Södermalm and then head for the following roads: …
Tag: Architecture
The ugly sides of Stockholm
Sweden isn’t all cute towns and beautiful landscapes, dear reader. Nor is it just a series of cute red wooden houses. On the contrary, sometimes Sweden looks like the former Soviet Bloc. In this blog entry we wave goodbye to romantic Sweden and say Hello to Stockholm’s ugly side! Many of Stockholm’s architectural eyesores date back to the 60s and…
From Nytorget to Vita Bergen
The area around Nytorget, a square in the district of Södermalm, is great for dinner or just a snack. Though before taking a seat in one of the many restaurants or cafés, I recommend a short walk through the southeast of Södermalm: from Nytorget to Vita Bergen and back. Also works well for burning off any extra calories. Start on…
Guided tour through Gamla Stan
Join me on a guided tour through Gamla Stan – the old town of Stockholm. Let’s dive into this labyrinth of alleys right in the heart of Stockholm. We’ll talk about past and present, rulers and subjects, architecture and adventure. After the last ice age, an island emerged from the water, and on this island a city was built, located…
Guided tour through Södermalm
Follow me on a guided tour through Södermalm – the village within the city. Enjoy magnificent views over Stockholm and see the contrasts between different parts of town. Let’s stroll through the streets and alleys of Södermalm, travelling from the 18th century right up to the present. Experience the rural atmosphere side-by-side with the hustle and bustle of urban life.…