Junibacken
March 24, 2008
Contrary to the belief of some, Swedish capital of Stockholm is not just a fashionable, cultural and historic city for adults but a whimsical, magical and fun place for kids and for the kids at heart as well. There are many attractions and activities which children and teenagers are sure to love, making Stockholm a great place for every member of the family to have fun. One such attraction which both children and adults are sure to enjoy is none other than the famous Junibacken.
The Junibacken is something between a museum and a children’s wonderland. It is here in Junibacken, Stockholm that the brave and the beautiful, the ordinary and the fantastic, the enchanting and the adventurous can be seen and even experienced.
What better experience can their be for children than to see with their very own little eyes the characters, scenes and magical places in the books they have read come to life? Modern children’s literature authors such as Dr. Seuss, Roald Dahl, Lemony Snickets and J.K. Rowling are known for creating imaginative characters who adventure in unbelievable places and go through unbelievably fun and exciting stories. And of course, Sweden has also contributed to children’s literature through a number of very creative Swedish children’s book writers, and one of them is Astrid Lindgren.
Astrid Lindgren was born in 1907 and passed away just a couple of years ago in 2002. However, she left the world leaving a number of incredibly imaginative and enriching books, more than a hundred which she has written not just for children but for readers of all ages. The most well remembered character she has created is known as Pippi Longstocking who has entertained kids and those who are still kids at heart in the many books of this children’s literary series.
And at the Junibacken in Stockholm, kids can actually see for themselves Pippi Longstocking and her friends come to life through exhibits, plays and and more books. The Hunibacken as expected, also has an impressive bookshop where guests can buy old and new titles of children’s books. There is also a charming little train that tours guests to the different worlds in the books of Astrid Lindgren, as well as a restaurant where families can enjoy a nice snack or lunch during their visit.
So come and travel through imaginary lands, meet well-known children’s book characters and experience the adventure of a life time at Junibacken, Stockholm City!
Ut
March 18, 2008
The Capital City of Stockholm in Sweden is unique from many other cities in the world because it is also part of an archipelago which shares its name. The City of Stockholm is comprised of 14 islands while the entire Stockholm archipelago of Sweden is made up of both islands and islets ranging around 24,000 in number. One of the islands that can be found making up the archipelago of Stockholm is called Ut
Den Gyldene Freden
March 17, 2008
The science and art of Stockholm dining can best be experienced in one of the city’s fine gourmet restaurants. One such gourmet restaurant in Stockholm that you must simply have to visit is called the Den Gyldene Freden.
The Den Gyldene Freden is a popular gourmet restaurant in the City of Stockholm. It is frequented by the fashionable, the hip, the affluent, the curious, the artistic, the sophisticated and all sorts of other people. Back in the early 18th century when the Den Gyldene Freden was first opened however, its dining areas and halls were the haunt of Swedish poets, lyricists, painters, artists, and the local populace of 18th century Stockholm City.
Stockholm’s Den Gyldene Freden or Freden for short actually means
Stockholm Butterfly and Bird House
March 17, 2008
When we say museum, a picture of long corridor featuring portraits of dead people, their contributions, and various artifacts come to mind. Well, you will be surprised to find a museum like no other in
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Kungstr
March 14, 2008
Parks and gardens have always been considered as valuable patches of land in big metropolises and cities because they lend a fresh, natural scene to an otherwise very urban place. The City of Stockholm for instance, being the seat of economic and political power in all of Sweden, is one such city that needs a few parks and gardens for people to relieve the stress and energy that a modern lifestyle naturally produces. And one such haven of peace and natural beauty which many locals and tourists enjoy visiting in Stockholm City is known as Kungstr
Aquaria Water Museum
March 13, 2008
Walking through luscious rainforest; submerging into the tropical sea; swimming through the Nordic sea. I long have such dream, and never would I think it would come true. In
Storkyrkan
March 13, 2008
Also known through the name Storkyrkan, the Sankt Nikolai kyrka or the Saint Nicolaus Church is considered as the oldest cathedral in the oldest section of Stockholm City, Sweden. Gamla Stan or Old Town is a section of the City of Stockholm that has always been associated with deep history and rich cultural heritage because, as its name suggests, it is a place where the roots of Stockholm once became to take flourish. And rightly so, it is also in this old and great area that a large, magnificent and tremendously old church is to be found. And that church is called the Sankt Nikolai Kyrka or the Church of Saint Nicolaus.
Tourists and history buffs who wish be be awed by that overwhelming sense of history and culture we no longer experience that much these days would find a trip to the Storkyrkan an enriching treat the mind and the sense. The building is a surviving remnant of 13th century architectural sense and craftsmanship. It is made of bricks which have been plastered over and covered with soft yellow paint. The Saint Nicolaus Church also features just one single tower and breathes Gothic architectural sense through and through although it does have some Baroque elements which may be explained by a remodeling done during the early 1700′s.
It is also surrounded by other buildings and landmarks that have as much historic and cultural prestige as the Storkyrkan does. These include the Nobel Library, the Stortorget Square, the Nobel Museum, the Swedish Academy and the Stockholm Palace.
However, the interesting features of the Saint Nicolaus Church in Stockholm is by no means limited to its facade and outer features. Inside the Storkyrkan, historic, religious and cultural treasures have long been housed and frequently visited by tourists and sightseers. The wooden sculpture called Saint George and the Dragon in which Saint George on horseback slays a dragon is the most popular treasure housed in this 13th century church. With it is also housed a 17th century copy of the oldest known image depicting the city of Stockholm. This painted image of Stockholm is called V
Liljevalch Art Gallery
March 13, 2008
I have said it once and I will say it again, the City of Stockholm, Sweden is a haven for artists and art lovers. This city which in itself would inspire even the most inartistic and unimaginative person in existence thanks to its magnificent buildings, breathtaking sceneries and its innate aura of historical grandeur. And the dozens of museums and art galleries found in Stockholm not just preserves the artistic history of the city but it also encourages new, modern artists to create their own masterpieces.
One such gallery is known as the Liljevalch Art Gallery and is found in Djurg
Creperie Fyra Knop
March 7, 2008
Although dining in Stockholm is nothing short of a pleasurable and heavenly experience, the high prices that many restaurants in the city ask for may put a hamper on what should have been a most delightful experience. But if you are traveling with a strict budget, you have nothing to worry about because there are several affordable restaurants with premium quality food and services which you can find in Stockholm, Sweden. One such restaurant is a creperie called the Creperie Fyra Knop.
A creperie, as the name suggests, is a restaurant that specializes in serving crepes. A crepe, if you have not had the pleasure of eating one yet, is a very thin pancake usually served with jam, fruit slices, butter, ham, egg, vegetables, whipped cream, and many more. As you can tell, there is a wide range of varieties of crepe that you can create and a crepe may also be eaten as breakfast, lunch, midday snack, dinner or late night snack. And so, a creperie is obviously a very lucrative restaurant because of these reasons.
Aside from the many different kinds of crepes, the Creperie Fyra Knop is also always busy with hungry customers because they do not ask for so very high prices. They serve all sorts of delicious crepes and even galettes, all of which are offered at affordable prices.
Because of the Italian-French caf
Stockholm Pride
March 5, 2008
One of the most well-attended celebrations held annually in the Scandinavian City of Stockholm in Sweden is known as the Stockholm Pride. This yearly event is a very large one, attracting tens of thousands of participants and tourists to see and experience for themselves this unique celebration of freedom and open-mindedness.
Stockholm Pride is a yearly festival held in Stockholm City, Sweden and it is considered as a celebration for members of the LGBT community. LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and it is from these subcultures that the pioneers of the very first Stockholm Pride came from. However, that does not mean that the Stockholm Pride festival is limited to LGBT individuals only. This famous event is actually attended by thousands of people from all over the world and of all gender preferences and identities.
The Stockholm Pride festival is actually a week-long celebration. During the entire length of these seven days, the entire city of Stockholm, Sweden is considered as a free-zone for members of the gay community. Parades, film showings, art exhibits, seminars, workshops, talks and other activities are held throughout Stockholm during this merry city-wide event.
The very first Stockholm Pride Fest was actually held way back in 1998, and this 2008 would see the first decade anniversary of this world famous event. During those few short years, the Stockholm Pride festival has become the largest of its kind in the entire Northern European region, and one of the largest in all of Europe.
Although this is a citywide event, the island of S
