Lövstabruk in Uppland is one of the so-called 'vallonbruks' in Sweden, a historic ironworks dating back to the 16th century. It was once the largest ironworks in Sweden, owned by the de Geer family for 13 generations. Today, the mill is a popular tourist destination with attractions, exhibitions and an inn.
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Forsmark's mill in Roslagen is one of the many beautiful Walloon mills in the area. Iron was once produced here, and in the 17th century the Walloons came from Belgium to improve production. Today the mill is a great place to visit with historic buildings, an English park, a restaurant and a café.
Read moreSkokloster Castle is a magnificent baroque castle on Lake Mälaren. It is the largest private palace ever built in Sweden. Today it serves as a state museum with a parade hall, large collections of artefacts, a castle park and a castle café.
Read moreWenngarn Castle in Sigtuna is a beautiful castle, once built by Magnus de la Gardie. Here you can stroll in the beautiful castle park, or perhaps have a coffee or lunch at the bakery. It is also close to Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest town.
Read moreRosersberg Palace is a royal palace in Sigtuna, north of Stockholm. This castle is one of the eleven royal castles in Sweden and was home to Karl XIV Johan Bernadotte and his wife Desideria. Today the castle is a nice place to visit.
Read moreSights in the Old Town! The old parts of Stockholm are not only charming and beautiful, but also full of history. After all, this is where everything happened once upon a time! We have walked through Helgeandsholmen, Old Town and Riddarholmen. Follow us around too!
Read moreWhat can you do in Solna? We have lived in Solna for eight years, and before that we lived in the neighbouring municipality of Sundbyberg. Now in times of corona, we've been looking around in our neighbourhood. Here are our best tips for activities and experiences in Solna.
Read moreFilmstaden Råsunda now serves as a cinema, although it is currently closed due to the pandemic. This used to be Sweden's Hollywood. Over 400 films were shot here, and the ground was trodden by celebrities such as Ingmar Bergman, Ingrid Bergman and Greta Garbo.
Read moreWhat can you do in Sundbyberg? We have lived in Sumpan for many years, and even though we have now moved to the neighbouring municipality, we return often. Here are our top tips for activities and experiences in Sundbyberg.
Read moreUlriksdal Palace is one of the eleven royal palaces in Sweden and offers a beautiful setting with a palace park, orangery and commercial garden. There are currently no tours of the interior of the castle, but the park and the commercial garden are open to visitors. We took a trip here with the electric bikes!
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