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Solna church - and the beautiful Norra begravningsplatsen cemetery

Solna Church is a lovely little round church from the 12th century. Next to the church is Norra begravningsplatsen, which is surprisingly beautiful and peaceful to walk around. There is also Lindhagen Hill, with impressive mausoleums from another era.

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Kungsträdgården in Stockholm - and the Makalös Palace

Kungsträdgården in Stockholm is a beautiful park where people stroll, have coffee, listen to concerts and take part in various happenings. Once upon a time it was very different. When the Makalös Palace was located here, the park was a fenced-in garden for the court only, protected by armed guards.

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Gustavsberg in Värmdö - in the footsteps of the porcelain factory

Gustavsberg is a lovely little town in Värmdö municipality in Stockholm, best known for the Gustavsberg porcelain factory. We took a map-based walk along the waterfront and discovered everything from factory history to castles and mansions.

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Rydboholm Castle in Roslagen - and the English Park

Rydboholm Castle in Roslagen is a private castle from the 16th century, and next to the castle is the beautiful English Park, where visitors are welcome. But to be able to find the English park, you have to know that it exists!

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Tyresö Castle - history and beautiful nature

Tyresö Castle is beautifully situated by Kalvfjärden in Tyresö, just south of Stockholm. We went here one day last week when we both strolled in the English park and had a picnic on Notholmen. In addition, there was a nice hike on a small part of the Pilgrim Trail, in Alby nature reserve.

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Görväln Castle and Görväln Nature Reserve

Görväln Castle and Görväln Nature Reserve are located in Järfälla municipality, northwest of Stockholm. We made an excursion here to get a few hours in the spring sun and nature, but of course also took the opportunity to check out the castle.

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Huvudsta farm in Solna - murder story and beautiful surroundings

Huvudsta gård in Solna is a short walk from the marina where we live. We are travel bloggers and often go far away to find exciting sights, but sometimes you just need to look around the corner.

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Sjöhistoriska museet in Stockholm - a child-friendly museum

The Maritime Museum in Stockholm is located in Museiparken on northern Djurgården. It is home to a number of museums, and at the Sjöhistoriska you can learn more about the history of shipping and the navy. The museum is also very well adapted for children and families with children.

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Army Museum in Stockholm - war, peace and conflict

Located in Stockholm's Östermalm district, the Army Museum is a great place to visit on a muggy day for both children and adults. Admission is free and there is a lot to look at. Various tours and activities are also organised.

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The Jewish Museum - in Stockholm's oldest synagogue

The Jewish Museum in Stockholm is located in Stockholm's oldest synagogue in the Old Town. We cycled here on a Saturday and managed to arrive just in time for today's guided tour. It was a really interesting and educational visit.

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