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The Cathedral in Kalmar is the only one in Sweden without a bishop. This imposing building was designed by Tessin the elder and built in Italian baroque style in the second half of the 17th century. Do not miss a visit; the light and majestically spacious interior is a reminder that the cathedral was built during the period of Sweden's greatness as an European power.  
     
From the Gamla Stan it is easy to reach the Riksdagshuset (The Parliament House). Follow the Västerlångatan north to the short street of Riksgatan, which actually divides the Parliament building in two. Riksdagshuset was built on the island of Helgeandsholmen in 1895 - 1904. The architect, Aron Johansson, was influenced by German new-baroque style. The building was renovated 1971-1978 while the parliament was residing at the present Kulturhuset at Sergels square.  
     
Saab J 29 Tunnan (The Barrel) was a Swedish fighter aircraft designed and manufactured bySaab between 1950 - 1956. A total of 661 Tunnans were built from 1950 to 1956 making it the largest production run for any SAAB aircraft.. 30 Tunnans were sold to Austria in 1961 where they remained in service until 1972. Tunnan held the world speed record for about a year in 1954 when it set the record at 977 km/h; This aircraft is located at the Västerås Airforce Museum 70 km west of Stockholm. (text Wiki)  
     
On the roof of the Stockholm Globe Arena or, in Swedish , Globen ("The Globe") is an arena in Stockholm. It is currently the largest hemispherical building in the world and took two and a half years to build. Having the shape of a large golf ball, it has a diameter of 110 metres (361 feet) and an inner height of 85 metres (279 feet). The volume of the building is 600,000 cubic metres (21,188,800 cubic feet). It has seating for 16,000 spectators. It would take about 40 years to fill the Stockholm Globe Arena with water from a tap. (text: Wikipedia)  
     
Sager House, Stockholm .
The Sager House is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Sweden. It is located between Rosenbad, the Government Chancellery and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. It lies across from the Riksdag building, on Helgeandsholmen and the Royal Palace on Stadsholmen. It was acquired by the Swedish government in 1988. It was known as the Sager Palace until Prime Minister Ingvar Carlsson moved in. Carlsson claimed it was against his political convictions to reside in a palace and the building was subsequently demoted to "house".
 
     
Långe Jan, Ottenby Lighthouse southern Öland.
This lighthouse was built in 1785 at the most southern point of the island east of the swedish coast. Rising 42 meters from the ground it is the highest lighthouse in Sweden. After several renovations it is now a automatic electric lightouse. (Its beeing renovated in this picture)
 
     
The Basilica of Saint Peter, officially known in Italian as the Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano and colloquially called Saint Peter's Basilica, ranks second among the four major basilicas of Rome (San Giovanni in Laterano, San Pietro, Santa Maria Maggiore and San Paulo) and its Vatican City enclave. Possibly the largest church in Christianity (yet see Yamoussoukro), it covers an area of 5.7 acres (23,000 m²) and has a capacity of over 60,000 people.  
     
This church dates from the12th century. It has been ravaged by fire a few times. Behind it is the ruins of a monastery. Four medieval kings have been buried here : Erik Eriksson, Erik Knutsson, Knut Eriksson and Inge the Elder. Birger Jarl ( the founder of Stockholm ) and his wife did also chose this as their final resting place. Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie, the owner of Lنckِ castle and several other estates ( for example the hunting-lodge that is now the town hall of Lidkِping, and Hِjentorp ), restored the church in the 17th century, and is also buried here.  
     
Lannaskede old church is one of the oldest romanesque churchbuildings and is an apse church, it was completed around 1150. In the chruch there are interesting medallion paintings from the 18th century in the ceiling. In the apse there are still limepaintings that are easy to see.  
     
The Royal Palace of Stockholm. Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus was born April 30th, sixty years ago. The Royal Palace of Stockholm is His Majesty The King's official residence. The palace is built in baroque style by the architect Nicodemus Tessin and is formed as a Roman palace. The palace has more than 600 rooms divided between seven floors with a state apartment facing the city and smaller living rooms facing the inner courtyard.  
     
Koh Poda is a small limestone island 25 minutes by boat from the beaches of the Raileh peninsular. A coral reef lies about 20 metres from the beach with a variety of sea life. The beach is long not crowded.  
     
Molins fountain in Kungsträdgården, Stockholm is a bronze sculpture.
The fountain is made by Johan Peter Molin (1814-1873) and was unveild on september 25th 1873. The fountain is surrounded by six swans and covered with figures from the nordic mythology.
 
     


Every december the christmas bazaar in the Old town in Stockholm opens its gates. Here you can shop around for christmas presents and other swedish made handicrafts. At the grand square you can also find the Nobelmuseum.



The view from the 106 meter high tower of the Stockholm city hall is amazing. From the top of the tower you can experience Stockholm´s beauty from a different angle.



Grönskär lighthouse in the Stockholm archipelago(Queen of the Baltic Sea) The lighthouse was built in 1770; it was then an open charcoal-driven lighthouse. It was designed by the architect Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz.



The Concert Hall at the heart of Stockholm is famous throughout the world as the venue for the annual Nobel Prize ceremony wich takes place on the 10th of december. Since its inauguration in 1926 it has also been the home of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. Later in the evening the Nobel Banquet is held in the "Blue Hall" at Stockholm city Hall.


Södra Länken is a new road traffic system that links important parts of Stockholms suburbs together. It is some 6 kilometres long, of which 4.5 kilometres run through tunnels under suburbs immediately south of Stockholm's inner city.

Södra Länken is Sweden's largest road tunnel construction ever and the most extensive road project undertaken in the Stockholm region since Essingeleden was built in the 1960's. Read more about the project.


Feskekôrka (FishChurch) is a seafod-market by the Rosenlund canal in Gothenburg. Its name is from the fact that it looks like a church. The building was designed by the architect Viktor von Gegerfeldt and it was inaugurated in 1847. Nowadays its a popular tourist-attraction where people can buy food from the sea and eat at the restaurants inside the building.


10 years has passed since the ferry Estonia sank, and 852 people lost their lives on the baltic sea. It was Europe's worst post-World War II maritime disaster. This panorama is from the Estonia monument Djurgården, Stockholm. Written on the walls are the names of those lost on the night of 28th sept 1994. (The monument is made by the Polish artist Miroslaw Balka)

This wonderful little church of Näshult in the south of sweden dates back to 1732, it has some wonderful paintings in the ceiling that tells "story of the Creation".
Balder is the biggest and most thrilling wooden coaster in Scandinavia, it is one of Lisebergs most popular rides. Liseberg is situated in the westcoast city Gothenburg. Liseberg was opened the year 1923 and if you go to Gothenburg you must visit this lovely amusement park.
This year the Arvika-festival featured many interesting artists. Kraftwerk, Skinny Puppy and Faithless where some of the most famous artists that played during the 3 day festival in June. This panorama was taken in front of the Vintergatan stage and the swedish artist Marit Bergman was on stage.
The Swedish Parliament is called the Riksdag
In 1865 the mediaeval Riksdag of the Estates was abolished and replaced by a Bicameral Riksdag (two Chambers). The First Chamber (Fِrsta kammaren) was mainly represented by the upper classes. The Second Chamber (Andra kammaren) was more popular in character.
In 1970 the Bicameral Riksdag with two Chambers was abolished and replaced by a Riksdag with a Single Chamber (Enkammarriksdagen).
The beautiful island of Sandِn, with the picturesque village of Sandhamn nestling by the water's edge, is a miniature paradise on the fringes of the Stockholm archipelago.
Every year one of the worlds largest regattas starts from Sandhamn. It attracts 3-400 participant yachts every year. The start is on the 4th of july.
Johannes Church, designed by Carl Mِller, was constructed in
Neo-Gothic style in 1890. It is a brick church of unusually high and slender proportions. Next to the church is a wooden steeple
from 1692. The interior consists of red, yellow and black bricks,
with richly decorated arches.
Panorama of the week. Week 23 ,2004
Birka on the island of Bjِrkِ in Lake Mنlaren was the centre of the prosperous Mنlaren valley in the Viking Age. The town was founded in the eighth century and became an important trading site
as well as an international harbour for visitors from far and near.
Panorama of the week. Week 22 ,2004
Cars at the Royal Mews.
The history of royal car ownership began with a Daimler purchased privately by Crown Prince Gustaf in 1899. Daimler cars remained a royal favourite throughout the 20th century. Not until 1908 is the "automobile" mentioned as a means of transport in the daily reports compiled at the Royal Mews. Simultaneously the official title of "automobile driver" was introduced
Panorama of the week. Week 20 ,2004
Stockholm's City Hall was built between 1911-1923 to the design of architect Ragnar ضstberg. It is one of Sweden's foremost buildings in the National Romantic style.
In the tower of the City Hall you can find a museum with different statues. And when you have climbed the 365 steps you can get a magnificent view of stockholm.
Panorama of the week. Week 19 ,2004
Alvastra abbey was founded in 1143 by French monks from the Cistercian order.
In its heyday Alvastra was Sweden's biggest monastic house, flourishing for almost 400 years.
Today you can see the ruins of several monastic buildings, including the church, on the site.
Panorama of the week. Week 17 ,2004
The church of Engelbrekt is situated in Stockholm. The architect Lars Israel Wahlman designed the church in Jugend style. The church was built 1914.
The vault is 32 meters high, and that is the highest for a church in scandinavia
Panorama of the week. Week 15 ,2004
Stockholms Travsنllskap(Stockholm Trotting Society), founded 1900, have been running the Solvalla track since 1927.

Every year the Scandinavian Trotting fraternity assemble for the prestigious race - Elitloppet.
For two days, the 60000 public are entertained with the best that trotting can offer.
Panorama of the week. Week 13 ,2004
Stockholm's City Hall was built between 1911-1923 to the design of architect Ragnar ضstberg. It is one of Sweden's foremost buildings in the National Romantic style.
In the tower of the City Hall you can find a museum with different statues. And when you have climbed the 365 steps you can get a magnificent view of stockholm.
Panorama of the week. Week 9 ,2004
ضstermalmshallen was inaugurated in November of 1888 after only six months of construction.
High rental levels and the novelty of selling food indoors made for a rather modest start. The 1915 ban on the selling of butter, fish and meat outdoors gave the operation a real boost.
During the 1960's when the trend in Stockholm was to tear down old buildings in favor of new, there were plans to level the market hall. Fortunately the hall was saved from the wrecking ball.
The 28 meter-high ceiling in combination with the beautifully crafted shop interiors make for a very magnificent over-all impression.
Panorama of the week. Week 8 ,2004
The Stockholm Central station was built between 1867 and 1871, and was designed by the architect Adolf W. Edelsvنrd.
The building have been modified several times since then and the latest large modification was in 1986 when the platforms where roofed and a ticket-hall was built facing the Klarabergsviadukt.
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The Royal Palace in Stockholm, also known as the Stockholm Palace, is the official residence of the Swedish monarch. The personal offices of the king and the other members of the royal family, as well as the administrative offices of the Royal Court of Sweden is located there. The Palace is also used for representative purposes by the king in performing his duties as the head of state. The private residence of the royal family is located at Drottningholm Palace.
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The Granhult church is an unusually wellpreserved medieval wooden church from the 1220s.
There are only about 10 more or less preserved wooden churches in Sweden from this time.
The villagers of Granhult are having a hard time raising money to preserve the old church. Visit their webpage to read more about this wonderful church in the middle of "Smهland"
Panorama of the week. week50
Stockholm's City Hall was built between 1911-1923 to the design of architect Ragnar ضstberg. It is one of Sweden's foremost buildings in the National Romantic style.
Behind the imposing facades, built with 8 million bricks are found offices, meeting rooms and banquetting halls. Inspired by the palaces of the Renaissance, Ragnar ضstberg had the City Hall built around two squares or "piazzas", Borgargهrden and the Blue Hall.
This is where the NobelDinner is held after the NobelPrice Ceremony every year.

Panorama of the week. week49
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The lighthouse 'Lهnge Erik' is located at the northern tip of the island of ضland. The tower is 32.1 m (105 ft) tall and made from sandstone. It can actually sway up to 2 feet during very high winds. Electricity was installed at the light in 1946. The tower is open to the public and can be climbed to the top for a beautiful view.



Panorama of the week. week44
Dنdesjِ old church. In the middle of the 13th century the villagers of Dنdesjِ built their little stonechurch. This church was used until the end of the 18th century when the new church on the other side of the country road was inaugurated. The choir and apse of the old church were demolished but the longhouse was left and transformed into a storagehouse for corn. The paintings in the roof which has the form of medallions are extraordinary and unique. They where made by master Sigmunder and tell the story of the so called "Staffan-legend". The church is still in use for services and especially as a wedding-church. See the paintings i detail

Panorama of the week. week44
Solliden is an Italian renaissance palace built in 1906 as a summer residence for the Swedish Queen Victoria. In the summer it is residence for King Carl XVI Gustaf and his family. When the king is not at Solliden it is open to the public. You then can visit the beautiful gardens.

Panorama of the week. week43
On the eastcoast of ضland, the second largest island of Sweden Kapelludden can be found. Here you can find the remainders of a chapel build sometime during the 13th century. Saint Birgitta died in Rome 1373 and her remnants where brought ashore just outside of the chapel. In the late 15th century Birgitta was made patron saint of the chapel of Kapelludden.
Behind the chapel you can see Kapelluddens lighthouse that was build in 1872.

Panorama of the week. week42
Katarina is the oldest fire-station in Stockholm. The fire bridgade moved in the year 1876. The building wich is called "Sivertska kasernen" (eng the Sivertska Barracks) previously served as
brewery and barracks for the city guard. The oldest parts are from the 1870s.
This panorama is from the fire brigade museum that is contained within the fire station

Panorama of the week. week41
Swedish nationalarena for soccer. Rهsunda was inaugurated the 18th of sept 1910 by crown prince Gustaf Adolf. The wooden platform could hold 2000 spectators. Total capacity was calculated to about 12000 spectators, but that was never reached.
Several rebuilds until today , and Rهsunda stadium has 37.285 seats.
This panorama was taken before the match AIK-Landskrona in the Swedish top-league "Allsvenskan" The match ended 3-0 in favour of AIK.

Panorama of the week. week40
The Rosdala glassworks factory started in 1895 by Oscar Carlstrِm and Carl Pettersson.
Today only a small part of the factory is active. The old part of the factory
was transformed to a museum, and then listed as a historic building in the year 2000.
This panorama shows the room where they made the molds.

 

 

 

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