Fotografiska in Stockholm: step into the world of photography
Recently I had a few hours of transfer time Arlanda Airport and I decided to go to Fotografiska in Stockholm. This museum had been on my wish list for years and recently I finally managed to visit Fotografiska and I thought it was very worthwhile. I’ll tell you all about my visit in this article. Hey! My name is Antonette and I have been living in Swedish Lapland since the summer of 2023. On my site you will therefore find a lot of tips and facts written by a local. Enjoy reading! Fotografiska in Stockholm opened in 2010 and has since grown into one of the largest photography museums in…
Unique places to stay: Utö in Stuga Brantvarpet 1
In my “Unique places to stay” series I highlight special places to spend the night in Sweden. No standard tourist hotels but special, charming accommodations, often in the middle of nature. The accommodations have been handpicked by myself and I would only advise those out of my own experiences. In this article I will take you to the island of Utö, where you can stay in a remote stuga: Brantvarpet 1. Hej hej! My name is Antonette and in 2023 I moved from The Netherlands to Sweden. On my website, you will only find firsthand information, written by a local. Enjoy! I believe that if you don’t visit an island,…
Utö: a pearl in the Stockholm Archipelago
Every visit to Sweden should include at least one island. When you go to Stockholm, Utö is an excellent choice. This island, relatively unknown to the Dutch, is a wonderful place to stay, but beware: in the high season there is a coming and going of boats and Swedes who have a house there. Yet it is still quieter on Utö than, for example, on busy Sandhamn and that makes it so special. In this article I will tell you more about my visit to Utö in the Stockholm archipelago. Hey! My name is Antonette and I have been living in Swedish Lapland since the summer of 2023. On my…
Fika in Stockholm: my 5 favorite places
Looking for a nice place for a fika in Stockholm? That’s not very difficult. The Swedes love drinking coffee, conviviality and cozy cafes. A place for a fika is never far away. However, the fika is less than a coffee break at work or wherever you are at the time. The fika stands for relaxing, catching up with others and enjoying the pleasures of life. You sometimes do a fika twice a day, in the morning and in the afternoon. These are my favorite places in Stockholm for a fika! Curious what a fika is? Then read this article “what is fika?“. Hey! My name is Antonette and I have…
From Arlanda Airport to Stockholm center? This is how you do it!
When you travel to Stockholm, there is a good chance that you will arrive at Arlanda airport, north of the city. There are several easy ways to get to Stockholm Center from the airport here. In this article I will give you the different options. Hey! My name is Antonette and I have been living in Swedish Lapland since the summer of 2023. On my site you will therefore find a lot of tips and facts written by a local. Enjoy reading! The fastest option to travel from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Stockholm center is with the Arlanda Express. This is an express train that only stops at the airport…
Sörmlandsleden: this is what you want to know!
The Sörmlandsleden is a long-distance hike in the Stockholm area, which runs through the Södermanland region (abbreviated: Sörmland). It is a walking route of which you can easily do one or more stages, from Stockholm itself or the surrounding area. I have now walked several stages of it and in this article I will tell you about it! The Sörmlandsleden is over 1,000 kilometers long and divided into 100 stages of between 7 and 13 kilometers in length. You can therefore choose to combine one or more stages and/or run a number of them in succession. The Sörmlandsleden is marked orange and is well maintained, each stage has its own…
Tyresta National Park: beautiful nature just outside Stockholm
Tyresta National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in southern Sweden and is located just 20 kilometers from the center of Stockholm. The park covers more than 5,000 hectares and is home to one of the last untouched primeval forests in this part of Sweden. You’ll find towering spruce trees covered in lichens and bare rock plateaus eroded during the last ice age, occasionally interrupted by a crystal clear lake and swampy swamps. It is an ideal destination for hikers, nature lovers and anyone who wants to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. In this article I will tell you everything you want to know…
The nicest neighborhoods in Stockholm
Välkommen to this article with the nicest neighborhoods in Stockholm, the beautiful capital of Sweden. Stockholm is a city of contrasts. Located on fourteen islands and surrounded by water, the city offers a mix of historic charm and modern culture. Whether you like picturesque streets, bustling markets or trendy cafes, Stockholm has something for everyone. I like to visit Stockholm myself and although I am not there as often as “I used to” because I now live in the north of Sweden, it remains one of my favorite capitals in Europe. But what exactly is the nicest neighborhood in Stockholm? In this article I take you along the nicest neighborhoods…
How to see the cherry blossoms in Stockholm
Want to see the cherry blossoms in Stockholm? Each year, Kungsträdgården in Stockholm turns into a colorful hub where locals and tourist gather to admire the pink cherry blommoms coming into bloom. This park is probably the most popular park in Stockholm and every year from mid-April thousands of tourists gather here to view and photograph the blossoms. I’ll tell you more about it in this article. The winter is long and the blossoming of the cherry blossoms on Kungsträdgården is the sign for the locals that spring has really started. As soon as the buttons open, this park becomes very busy and, let’s be honest, you can walk over…
Sörmlandsleden stage 1
Almost every province or region in Sweden has its own long-distance trail or thruhike. Long is usually really long compared to other destinations in Europe, sometimes the Swedish trails have more than 1.000 kilometers in distance. The Sörmlandsleden hiking trail is one of them, it starts and ends in Stockholm and covers most of the Sörmlandsleden region. In the spring of 2022 I was in Stockholm for a spring trip through this part of Sweden and I walked stages 1 and 2 of this Sörmlandsleden. In this article I will tell you everything about stage 1 of the Sörmlandsleden. Hej hej! My name is Antonette and in 2023 I moved…
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