Vikingabyn Storholmen is an open-air museum beautifully situated by Lake Erken in Roslagen. For a few weeks in the summer, the village is populated by a Viking association, and at certain times families with children and others are welcomed to learn more about the Viking Age and our exciting history.
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Did you know that there are many exciting mines and caves in Germany to visit? We have visited the bat cave in Bad Segeberg, and can also recommend a salt mine with a long history, a cave with Stone Age artefacts and several caves with large stalagmites and stalagmites.
Read moreSolna 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.
Read moreKungsträdgården 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.
Read moreGustavsberg 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.
Read moreRydboholm 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!
Read moreBogesund Castle in Vaxholm is a beautiful 17th century castle located on the Bogesund Island in the Stockholm archipelago. We went here one day last week to walk the "Stora Slottsrundan". It was a fantastic day in beautiful natural surroundings.
Read moreTyresö 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.
Read moreToday we offer a tour of all the parks on Kungsholmen. We've probably never walked as much as we do now in times of corona, and one advantage of that is that we discover our neighbourhood more thoroughly than ever.
Read moreGörväln 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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