In my project to visit more stations of the Stockholm Metro in 2026, I made a detour to visit Kungsträdgården on my latest trip to Stockholm City. Kungsträdgården is perhaps the most exquisite of them all. To submerge your senses to the art of Kungsträdgården is like entering an ancient temple of a forgotten civilisation. … Continue reading Kungsträdgården
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The longest art exhibition
One of my ideas for 2026 is to visit more stations of the Stockholm Metro. They brand themselves as the longest art exhibition in the world and rightfully so. According to a 2016 book I picked up at my local library, more than 90 out of 100 stations feature art installations and some are truly … Continue reading The longest art exhibition
Dreamhack Stockholm 2025
Dreamhack is a gaming festival with esport tournaments, cosplay, and everything related to computer games. Held in cities across the world, the Stockholm edition took place this weekend. Targeting 60 000 visitors over three days (and two nights for those who come to play all night), the event is huge and with an international audience. … Continue reading Dreamhack Stockholm 2025
An oasis of calm close to the city
I had finished my business early and had a long sunny day ahead of me. So I decided to walk home. I had taken the commuter train to Liljeholmen, half way to the centre of Stockholm. Google suggested a route along the freeway. I aimed for a scenic detour along the Mälaren shoreline to get … Continue reading An oasis of calm close to the city
Dead bodies in the basement
I visited the Egyptian collection at the Mediterranean Museum in Stockholm this week. It's one of the places in Stockholm that I had not yet visited so when my oldest was going there with his school, I jumped at the opportunity. A display at the entrance asks: Where are the willies? Many ancient statues have … Continue reading Dead bodies in the basement
Stockholm City Hall
The Stockholm City Hall is a clear landmark in the Stockholm city scape. Though I have passed by every now and then, I hadn't entered until one day last week. I had completed a morning appointment in the city, the weather was excellent and I had time to explore, so I did. The city hall … Continue reading Stockholm City Hall
Russia out of Ukraine
Every week since the start of Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Swedes have gathered in front of the Russian Embassy in Stockholm to show their support for Ukraine. Today I joined with my kids. Flags, banners, speeches. Shouting over the fence towards the building carrying a lonely Russian flag in a sea … Continue reading Russia out of Ukraine
It is all about money
The Economic Museum of Stockholm opened in June 2024. Sponsored by Swedish bank Swedbank, it tells the story of money. Before known as The Royal Collection of Coins, the museum took a name change and moved premises after a major scandal a decade ago. It is now in the same building as the Historical Museum … Continue reading It is all about money
DreamHack Stockholm 2024
This weekend I visited DreamHack in Stockholm. DreamHack is a convention for computer games and all things gaming related.
Baltic Days at the National Maritime Museum
The weekend of September 28-29th Sweden celebrated Baltic Days. We attended at the National Maritime Museum in Stockholm Sunday. Which for some reason I had not visited yet. Baltic Days is an annual event for the Swedish-Baltic culture that developed not least after tens of thousands of Balts fled to Sweden at the end of … Continue reading Baltic Days at the National Maritime Museum