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Travel between the archipelagos of Sweden

archipelagos of sweden

There are many, some small, some large, some rocky and uninhabited other green. There are the many islands and islets that make up the archipelagos of Sweden.

The archipelagos of Sweden are 5 and mainly located near the city of Stockholm and Gotheborg, but generally surround the entire country, from the extreme north of Swedish Lapland to the extreme south and along the west coast.

archipelagos of sweden

The Sweden’s archipelagoes are a tourist destination much sought after, especially for nature lovers – are rich in flora and fauna – and the sporting and outdoors. Let’s find out more. Continue reading “Travel between the archipelagos of Sweden”

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Guide to the museums dedicated to Alfred Nobel

alfred nobel museum

Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite, to avoid that everyone remembered as “the merchant of death” (so he wrote an obituary erroneously published when he was still alive), decided to establish a prize, the Nobel precisely, to serve humanity and was seen as one of the most prestigious awards for research in the fields “that help the man to live with dignity”.

alfred nobel museum

Two museums dedicated to him, with thematic exhibitions, many other temporary itinerant, leading the public aware of this figure. Let’s see what they are.

The first is The Nobelmuseet – the Nobel museum that is located in Stockholm, one of the most beautiful eighteenth-century buildings of the Swedish capital, which once housed the stock exchange. The Museum was opened in the spring of 2001, on the centenary of the award and has inside temporary exhibitions, as well as a permanent collection, to let know all the secrets of Nobel. Continue reading “Guide to the museums dedicated to Alfred Nobel”

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Sleep on the trees in Sweden: Tree Hotel in Harads

Tree Hotel in Harads

Address must be for those who love to stay in nature, and maybe remind some moments of childhood in the garden when someone had built the tree house a dream for families, Tree Hotel is a hotel of 24 rooms spread in the Swedish forest near Harads. Each room has been designed by a Swedish designer-of course-and there are housing solutions to suit all tastes.

Tree Hotel in Harads

What you see in this UFO room; a perfect circle of 30 square meters suspended between the trunks which is accessed by a ladder (very Mars Attack!), Which can accommodate up to 4 persons (2 adults and 2 children ) and also has two bedrooms with pillows that show the spatial constellations, bathroom and living area. Continue reading “Sleep on the trees in Sweden: Tree Hotel in Harads”

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Museums in Stockholm: Vasa, modern and National museum

Vasa Museum

Stockholm is definitely not famous for its museums, but there are many museums, galleries and permanent exhibitions, not that you can see around the city, where discover the history, or simply admire works of art. To discover the city’s history and Swedish culture simply visit the Historiska Museum, Nordiska Museum, dedicated to the history and traditions, or the Vasa Museum, which contains a galleon of 1600.

Vasa Museum

The latter was built and dedicated to a galleon that sank a few miles from the port of Stockholm on the day of its launch, remaining stranded at sea for centuries before being recovered almost entirely and transported to the museum in the 60s. In Vasamuseet you can watch it in a way that illustrates the history and characteristics. Continue reading “Museums in Stockholm: Vasa, modern and National museum”

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What to see in Stockholm: Stadshuset, City Hall

Stadshuset

Stadshuset, the City Hall of Stockholm is one of the iconic buildings and, one of the buildings of the tourist destinations, not to be missed during a trip to the Swedish capital.

Stadshuset

Built between 1911 and 1923 by the architect Ragnar Ostberg, is a perfect example of the National Romantic style, and represents the artistic creativity of the time. The best craftsmen and artists from Sweden, in fact, involved in its implementation.

The City Hall is the political heart of the city, and the seat of ceremonies and important events, such as the banquet given in honor of Nobel Prize winners, so you can access it only through guided tours. The cost of the tour is 11 euros. Continue reading “What to see in Stockholm: Stadshuset, City Hall”

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Halmstad: The second best city in Sweden

Halmstad sweden

Have you ever heard of Halmstad? Halmstad was ranked second among the cities to live in Sweden, with its 90 000 inhabitants settled on the west coast of the country. Location Danish towns until 1645 the Swedish Centre attracts tourists and vacationers with many cultural events, festivals, sporting events and concerts.

Halmstad sweden

In the top ten things to see in Halmstad are the Picasso Park, a green area situated along the banks of the river Nissan and embellished with some reproductions of sculptures by the Spanish. The Najaden museum ship, moored on the banks of the river, along which it is pleasant to walk through the pedestrian streets. Continue reading “Halmstad: The second best city in Sweden”

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Visit Malmo in Sweden

Malmo

Located in the southeast of the country, Malmo is the third largest city of Sweden. It offers a variety of cultural sites to visit.

Malmo

The Museum of Malmo

  • The Malmohus is the largest art museum in the city, dedicated to the history and medieval civilization. This is an old castle that has been restored to become an art gallery, in this case, the Malmo Konsthall. It also has a branch of natural history where you can find stuffed animals, vivariums, aquariums.
  • Rooseum was founded around 1900. It has replaced a former power station.
  • The Museum of Modern Art in Malmo, very recent, is used to expose the different creations of contemporary artists.

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