not half bad in Sollentuna

Sollentuna simhall is a recently renovated swimming complex as well as a challenging language exercise. Contrary to what an English speaking person might believe, the text on the façade means "bath sports exercise". See more?

Stubbhagsvägen, Sollentuna (map) 1 June 2009

silence is golden

Call it tradition if you like. At least one summer night should be spent in Sigtuna. A 48 kilometers drive from the city, we're still within Stockholm County which happens to be our district here at pixels. Someone had given the mosquitoes the night off which made my visit to Sigtuna Marina surprisingly pleasant. See more?

Sigtuna hamn (map) 31 May 2009

city on water (2)

So we borrowed a luxurious motor boat and drove from Ulriksdal to Slussen. On the way we passed under the Lidingö bridge. Notice the tram. Yes, it was a good day.

Lidingöbron (map) 29 May 2009

secluded spot

This looks like an idyllic place to have a cup of coffee when the weather permits it. Far away from the traffic of the city - even though it's all around.

Tavastgatan (map) 12 May 2009

the ballooning season

The ballooning season is here and those big bubbles again sweep the city at low altitude. It was only last year we had our own correspondent up there, showing us what it was like to fly over this beautiful city.

Gamla stan (map) 6 June 2009

bye bye boats

Over 36,000 miles down, and just 400 or so to go. The eight Volvo Ocean Race 2008/2009 - the ‘Everest of Sailing’ as they like to call it - contenders are leaving Stockholm today after a week-long stop over. The next, and final, stop of this year's race is St Petersburg in Russia. In a couple of days the race around the world will all be over.

Skeppsbron (map) 24 June 2009

nocturne for Hammarby Church

Hammarby Church from the 13th century is located by Lake Fysingen in Upplands-Väsby and is surrounded by a beautiful cemetery. The small church has no bell tower. Instead there's a campanile standing on the ridge next to the church with the bells operated by remote control. See more?

Hammarby kyrka, Upplands-Väsby (map) 31 May 2009