The square is not very large in size, but is - in my opinion - one of the most elegant in Stockholm. The cobble-stoned walkway is is flanked one either side by former palaces and, at either end, there are large horse statues cast in bronze.
31 July 2015
PHOTOGRAPHY: BLASIEHOLMSTORG
Blasieholmstorg is a rectangular square (oxymoron if ever there were one) in the district of Norrmalm in central Stockholm, positioned between Arsenalsgatan and Stallgatan, and very near to Kungsträdgården T-Bana.
The square is not very large in size, but is - in my opinion - one of the most elegant in Stockholm. The cobble-stoned walkway is is flanked one either side by former palaces and, at either end, there are large horse statues cast in bronze.
The square is not very large in size, but is - in my opinion - one of the most elegant in Stockholm. The cobble-stoned walkway is is flanked one either side by former palaces and, at either end, there are large horse statues cast in bronze.
PHOTOGRAPHY: RIDDARHUSET
The Riddarhuset (House of Nobility) is a 17th century palace located on Stadsholmen island (Gamla Stan) in the centre of Stockholm. It is the HQ for an organisation for the Swedish nobility whose objective is to preserve, maintain, and protect historical heritage.
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| MAIN ENTRANCE TO RIDDARHUSET |
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| NORTH SIDE OF RIDDARHUSET |
PHOTOGRAPHY: VÄSTERBRON
Västerbron (literally Western Bridge) crosses Riddarfjärden (last stretch of Lake Mälaren before it joins up with the Baltic Sea in Saltsjön) and is one of the largest and most recognisable bridges in Stockholm. It joins the north and south of the city between Rålambohovsparken (Kungsholmen) with Långholmen island and Hornstull (most westerly part of Södermalm).
There are some great views of the bridge from the quays in Riddarholmen, but if you want to get close up views, the nearest T-Bana stations are Fridhelmsplan/ Thorildsplan (Kungsholmen) and Hornstull (Södermalm).
There are some great views of the bridge from the quays in Riddarholmen, but if you want to get close up views, the nearest T-Bana stations are Fridhelmsplan/ Thorildsplan (Kungsholmen) and Hornstull (Södermalm).
PHOTOGRAPHY: GLOBEN
The Ericsson Globe Arena, known locally as "Globen" (The Globe) is located in the borough of Johanneshov, just south of Södermalm. It is an arena in which concerts and events are held, and can be seen from the higher vantage points around the city.
It is a strange building, as - from a distance - it looks enormous, but the closer you get, it does not look very big at all. There is a cable car (Skyview) that takes you up to the top of the dome, which gives nice views of the city, and it is situated very near to the Tele2 Arena (home to Hammarby IF and Djurgårdens IF). Globen will the venue of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest.
It is a strange building, as - from a distance - it looks enormous, but the closer you get, it does not look very big at all. There is a cable car (Skyview) that takes you up to the top of the dome, which gives nice views of the city, and it is situated very near to the Tele2 Arena (home to Hammarby IF and Djurgårdens IF). Globen will the venue of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest.
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| GLOBEN SEEN FROM SKANSTULL, SÖDERMALM |
PHOTOGRAPHY: GIANT ZOMBIE HARE
I don't recall ever seeing a wild hare before and was not really expecting to see any next to my hotel in Ulriksdal (Solna, north-west Stockholm). The first time I saw them, it was very late at night and I actually thought they were medium size dogs. That was until I saw the size of the ears and caught a brief glimpse of their face, which I must say frightened the pants off me (it was the red glare in the eyes that did it), after which I called them the giant zombie hares of Ulriksdal.
The next time I saw one, it was first thing in the morning and I was astonished at how big it was. It looked as big as the bonnet of a car and did not seem to be startled by my presence. They do look very similar to rabbit, but there are some obvious differences: their overall size is much larger, as are the ears and hind legs. I may be imagining it, but their faces seem to be a different shape too. In broad daylight, it looked a lot sweeter. I spent several minutes observing it, before it scampered off to a feed in a patch of wasteland.
It's not the first time I have seen strange animals roaming free in Stockholm. Nothing will ever beat spotting a moose gangling around in the south of the city though.
The next time I saw one, it was first thing in the morning and I was astonished at how big it was. It looked as big as the bonnet of a car and did not seem to be startled by my presence. They do look very similar to rabbit, but there are some obvious differences: their overall size is much larger, as are the ears and hind legs. I may be imagining it, but their faces seem to be a different shape too. In broad daylight, it looked a lot sweeter. I spent several minutes observing it, before it scampered off to a feed in a patch of wasteland.
It's not the first time I have seen strange animals roaming free in Stockholm. Nothing will ever beat spotting a moose gangling around in the south of the city though.
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