One sunny weekday in March, I took a detour to visit Thorildsplan, a metro station on the Green line six stops north from T-Centralen. The Stockholm metro is the world's longest art exhibition with most of its 100 or so station featuring art more or less prominently. I have an ambition to visit more stations … Continue reading Playtime
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Stadion
My quest to visit more stations of Stockholm’s metro in 2026 brought me to Stadion, two stops north of T-centralen on the red line towards Mörby Centrum. Named after Stockholm Stadion, built for the 1912 Olympics, and with the Music Academy also near by, the art of the station reflects these themes. I love how … Continue reading Stadion
Kungsträdgården
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
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