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Back in 1967 trams disappeared from the city, to be replaced by buses and cars in the name of Progress. A couple of months ago they returned as the
heritage tramway to
Djurgården was symbolically extended to Sergel Square in the immediate city center with
new tramcars and regular traffic to commence all year round.
Such is the face of Stockholm. Ever changing, yet still the same.
Sergels torg (map) 21 September 2010
photo #1889 on pixels since 19 October 2005
Unfortunately it was a cloudy night but - hey - you can't have it all
Riddarholmen (map) 20 March 2010
Not the first chimney you would think of in the song from Mary Poppins, but nevertheless it is one. As you may have guessed already, it's on a boat. One of those going out into Lake Mälaren actually.
Stadshuskajen (map) 24 April 2010
All it takes is a touch of coloured light underneath a concrete bridge and an otherwise gloomy walkway in
Danderyd becomes exciting.
Danderyds sjukhus, Danderyd (map) 10 July 2010
Not unlike a flower bud ready to burst and in the midst of a roundabout, a dramatic bronze sculpture - Livskraft ("Lustiness") by
Carl-Gustaf Ekberg.
Edsviksvägen, Danderyd (map) 11 July 2010
Please do. These are new for this year (I think) all along Drottninggatan.
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Drottninggatan (map) 2 December 2009
Uppsala - situated 69 km north-north-west of Stockholm - is Sweden's 4th largest city. Here's one of many train connections to Uppsala. To the casual observer, this may not look like a train at all. For some reason, night train connections frequently assume the shape of replacement buses.
Klarabergsviadukten (map) 30 May 2010
Poet Nils Ferlin hasn't been moving about a lot recently. Neither did this night bus. Statue by
K.G. Bejemark.
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Klarabergsgatan (map) 30 May 2010
In the 1870's a new prominent street was created, aimed to be a grand entrance to the city for those having arrived by train at the new
Stockholm Central railway station. Today Vasagatan ("Vasa Street") connects the Old town with the square Norra Bantorget and - as you can tell - it's not terribly busy on a Sunday morning. Seen here is Royal Viking Hotel, at the address
Vasagatan 1.
Vasagatan (map) 30 May 2010
We're 22 kilometers north of the city and there's something intriguing about the shape of
Vallentuna Church. Remember
the runestone?
Vallentuna kyrka, Vallentuna (map) 22 May 2010
The currency in Sweden is as you all know
kronor (if you didn't know - you do now). Kronor in English is
crowns. You may have seen these pop up every now and then. This time as a nocturnal closeup.
Stadshuset (map) 20 March 2010
I guess we all have our eccentric traditions. Me, I bring my camera for a night in
Sigtuna, a small town north-north-west of the city center on the outskirts of Stockholm County. I've shown you
the harbour before.
Sigtuna hamn, Sigtuna (map) 15 May 2010
Morning has broken, like the first morning
Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
Praise for the springing fresh from the word
(Eleanor Farjeon)
Another day dawns by the
12th century church in Sollentuna.
Sollentuna kyrka, Sollentuna (map) 16 May 2010
Contrasts. Between those who went before us and ourselves. Between the
freeze frame we call winter and the sparkling life lying before us. Between darkness and light. A lonesome spotlight sets the scene for a night of contrasts by
Hammarby Church.
Hammarby kyrka, Upplands-Väsby (map) 12 April 2010
Now, doesn't this look inviting? The title of this installation is "Co co cold outside", so why stay there? This is part of Djurgårdsljus (
see more?), and the house is a famous restaurant. I bet it's much warmer inside. In fact, I know it is.
Restaurang Ulla Winbladh, Djurgården (map) 6 March 2010
A neon sign - Tulo throat lozenge - from 1955 reflecting in the water by St. Eriksbron. The sign says "Always take Tulo" and there's the illusion of a pastille dropping down the façade.
St Eriksbron (map) 20 October 2009
The kids have left and the sun is setting. Suddenly that familiar playground doesn't look quite so inviting anymore. Almost like something out of a creepy movie.
Trollholmens skola, Sollentuna (map) 26 September 2009
The full moon offers a bit of unnecessary navigational assistance as another ferry rushes from Rindö to join a sister vessel already moored in Vaxholm.
Vaxholmsleden (map) 2 October 2009
We're back in the coastal village Furusund. Part of the Swedish Road Administration, Vägverket Färjerederiet claims to be the world's sixth largest shipping company. This is Linea, one of their 63 yellow ferries.
Furusund, Norrtälje (map) 22 June 2009
Jag minns en stund
i Furusund
när skymningen föll på.
(Evert Taube)
With only 126 permanent residents,
Furusund in Norrtälje Municipality is a humble village as well as an island located 92 kilometers north-east of Stockholm. Many Swedes will remember the song
Waltz in Furusund by author-composer-singer
Evert Taube. From here, the road continues to the island
Yxlan courtesy of double-ended ferries like this one.
See more?Furusund, Norrtälje (map) 22 June 2009
Your daily dose of Stockholm, Sweden - click on pictures to enlarge!
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