STOCKHOLM 2014 – Nightsky’s weekend in the Swedish capital

[SHiRO]

Yes Malmö. Very much like cities of that size in my country, the Netherlands. People are very friendly and polite. Some spots were very quite, like the central station, but the inner city was busy and had a good vibe. Enjoyed my time there!

[Nightsky]

Originally Posted by SHiRO

Yes Malmö. Very much like cities of that size in my country, the Netherlands. People are very friendly and polite. Some spots were very quite, like the central station, but the inner city was busy and had a good vibe. Enjoyed my time there!

Glad you liked your time in Malmö! The recently redeveloped central station of Malmö is actually one of the busiest places in Skåne, not as busy as Stockholm's though. What time of day did you go there?

More pics about Stockholm soon!

[Nightsky]

KUNGSTRÄDGÅRDEN:

Kungsträdgården (King's Garden) is not very large, but still the largest and most prominent park in Stockholm's city center. It is also Stockholm's oldest preserved park, a city not known for its many parks. It is situated between Hamngatan and Strömgatan, the south shore or Norrmalm. Originally the park was only for royalties and was bordered by a high wall. In Kungsträdgården today you can see different kinds of live performances, look at sculptures or sit down in some of the many cafés. In 1866 the exhibition Stockholmsutställningen took place here. The East alley at the park is called Birgit Nilsson allé and the West one Jussi Björlings allé.


Kungsträdgården seen from Hamngatan. Kungsträdgården has many pounds, fountains and sculptures. In 1971 the so called Almstriden took place here, a fight to preserve the elms. Springtime, the many beautiful cherry trees blossom.















Some kind of young emos make a dance performance behind a fountain, Kungsträdgården.






Chi gong, Kungsträdgården


Green alley, Kungsträdgården


St Jacobs kyrka, a red church with green coppar roofs at Jakobs torg next to Kungsträdgården. It was inaugurated in 1643.


Interior, St Jacob's Church

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Sto...Norrmalm2.html

[Nightsky]

GUSTAV ADOLFS TORG:



Gustav Adolfs Torg is a politically important historical square at the intersection Regeringsgatan/Strömgatan. It is situated right opposite Riksdagshuset (the Parliament House) and Slottet (the Royal Castle), right next to the water of Norrström, connected with Lake Mälaren. Kungliga Operan (the Royal Opera), Ministry of Foreign Affairas and Ministry of Defence are situated there as well as a statue of Gustav II Adolf.


Kungliga Operan (the Royal Opera), founded in 1773, is the Swedish National Opera. The current neo-baroque building is from 1898 and was inspired by the Parisian Opera house.






Gustav Adolfs Torg



THE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AT STRÖMGATAN:


Strömgatan towards Drottninggatan with important government buildigs: Sagerska Huset (The Sager House), that is the residence of the prime minister and was built in the late 1800s, and Rosenbad.


Sagerska Huset (The Sager House), the residence of the Swedish prime minister since 1995.




Rosenbad is a building that has became the symbol for the Swedish government, since it houses the prime minister's office, the conferences and the seat of the government. It is situated in the intersection Drottninggatan/Strömgatan. It is built in 1900-1902, designed by Ferdinand Boberg in an an art nouveaux style.


Rosenbad, the Swedish government building.


Helgeandsholmen, the small island where the Parliament House is (behind), looking towards Östermalm


http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Sto...Norrmalm2.html

[Nightsky]

KUNGSHOLMEN:

Kungsholmen is a quiet district and an island in central Stockholm, just to the west of Norrmalm. The city hall is situated on Kungsholmen, at the border to Norrmalm. Kungsholmen has a more residential feeling, just like most part of Södermalm, while Norrmalm has a more urban feeling. Kungsholmen has a hilly character. There are beautiful promenades on the banks of Mälaren and there are many parks on Kungsholmen.:


Kungsholmen with Stockholms Stadshus seen from a bridge.


The City Hall (Stockholms Stadshus) is central Stockholm´s 2nd tallest building. This romanesque building is dating back to 1923, and is still today one of Stockholm´s most famous landmarks. It is 106m and features a clock tower, Karintornet, that has an observaion deck open to public. The City Hall, designed by Ragnar Östberg, is where the world famous Noble prize ceremony takes place.


The top of Karintornet, the City Hall's tallest tower, with "Tre kronor" monument


The gate to the courtyard of the City Hall (Stadshuset). Its vaults are inspired by Italian renaissance.


The courtyard of the City Hall (Stadshuset) and the terrace along lake Mälaren.


Plane passing by the City Hall


Stadshusparken, the beautiful park at the City Hall, with Riddarholmen and Riddarholmskyrkan, Mälaren and Södermalm. The high statue is called Engelbrektsstatyn.


"Sången" (the song), Mälaren and Södermalm




The statue "Dansen" (the dance), Mälaren and Västerbron.


City Hall seen from City Hall Park. Inside Blå hallen (the Blue hall), the world famous Noble prize takes place annually.


Norra Mälarstrand, a nice promenade on Kungsholmen along the bank of Lake Mälaren.

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Sto...ngsholmen.html

[Nightsky]

Kongl. Myntet (the Royal Mint) at Hantverkargatan


Hantverkargatan, one of the main streets of Kungsholmen.








Kungsholmen (left) and Norrmalm (right), divided by Klara sjö


The banks of residential Kungsholmen with its promenade Norra Mälarstranden, seen from Riddarholmen.


Kungsholmen skyline dominated by DN-skrapan. To the left is the high bridge Västerbron and in the front Långholmen island.

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Sto...ngsholmen.html

[citizensf]

Thanks for posting these photos Nightsky. I visited your capital city last summer with my kids (we went to Sweden for the Gothia Cup in Gothenburg which was also a ton of fun). Stockholm was my favorite part of the trip.

So many great things to see. I found the people to be nice. The architecture was wonderful. I couldn't get enough of the medieval labyrinth that is Gamla stan (regardless of how touristy it is).

Stockholm strikes me as a very underrated destination; at least that's my perception from the USA. I can't wait to return.

Also, I know it's a stereotype, but dear lord, as a population, you Swedes are an insanely good looking people! I couldn't get over how gorgeous the men and the women are in your country.

[Nightsky]

Originally Posted by citizensf

Thanks for posting these photos Nightsky. I visited your capital city last summer with my kids (we went to Sweden for the Gothia Cup in Gothenburg which was also a ton of fun). Stockholm was my favorite part of the trip.

So many great things to see. I found the people to be nice. The architecture was wonderful. I couldn't get enough of the medieval labyrinth that is Gamla stan (regardless of how touristy it is).

Stockholm strikes me as a very underrated destination; at least that's my perception from the USA. I can't wait to return.

Also, I know it's a stereotype, but dear lord, as a population, you Swedes are an insanely good looking people! I couldn't get over how gorgeous the men and the women are in your country.

Thanks! Yes it seems we are. Did you visit Malmö (my city) or Denmark as well? You are from San Francisco? A fantastic city with the hills, skyscrapers, bridges and harbour, I visited briefly in 2001 and like to go back!

[ColDayMan]

Awesome capital.

[FREKI]

Great pics mate

Stockholm is a wonderful city!

[Nightsky]

Thanks!

[Eightball]

Originally Posted by freki

great pics mate

stockholm is a wonderful city!

+1

[Swede]

Originally Posted by citizensf

So many great things to see. I found the people to be nice. The architecture was wonderful. I couldn't get enough of the medieval labyrinth that is Gamla stan (regardless of how touristy it is).

Away from the main street and away from hte main street it isn't really that touristy. Even in those places there are many buisnesses aimed mostly at us locals. Loads of tourists on Västerlånggatan tho, true.

It took me working in Gamla Stan for a few years for me to really find my way around




Great pics, Nightsky! I hope I'll be able to meet up next time.

I see the building I'll be working in from a couple of months from now in the pic of Adolf Fredriks kyrka. Yup, I'll be working downtown 15-20 minutes shorter commute for me