Weekend in Stockholm or the City of non-cash payments
Following the principle "I'm going on a trip - there are tickets for the next", I finally decided to try a weekend tour. Fortunately, I got information about cheap tickets to UIA (UAH 1030 one way) to Stockholm, looked at the schedule and bought. Departure on Friday at 19:25, back on Tuesday at 4:20, arrival at 7:40 and with a slight delay immediately to work, I take a vacation for only one day. Buy not a year, but two months before the trip!
There were no questions in Boryspil, they left on time, they also arrived and at 9 pm they were already under passport control. Two border guards were sitting next to each other in the window: the gray-haired woman was clearly Swedish and either a Cossack or a Yakut. My husband and I, approaching the Scandinavian, briefly reported: Turism. Wikend », showed electronic tickets and hotel reservations.
While the lady was looking through our documents, she heard a conversation in the next window (in Russian), where the girl explained that she was flying to a friend who works for a company, but she does not remember the name… I don't know how it ended .
We already had transport tickets with us, which should be replenished for three days (250 kroons for one). Reached SkyCity / Arlanda Central (food court at the entrance to the "airport" train station). There are vending machines with the SL logo and live cashiers, which we preferred. Hindu asked: Poland? Hearing: "Ukrania", he smiled and wished a happy journey.
Immediately went down to the bus stop to take advantage of, as the host of "Eagle and Tails", "tough way" to get there. We have already paid for the trip with our transport cards. Of course, I studied the schedule - the bus (№583 to Marsta) takes 18 minutes, there in 6 minutes the train.
Strange, but the bus was late!
And contrary to my expectations, the train went exactly on schedule.
Hmmm, losing an extra half hour in the evening is unpleasant.
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I liked the hotel - everything is clean, comfortable, modern. Located in the business district.
At the reception there was again a Hindu, with whom we easily communicated with gestures and smiles.
In the morning, after a great breakfast with very good coffee, we headed to the center. On the way to the subway we admired the modern architecture
The nearest station was on the blue branch, which is recommended for tourists to visit.
In general, a very original and modern solution.
We went, of course, to the center - to Gamla Stan.
Here, rather narrow streets delight with festively decorated shop windows. The mood immediately becomes New Year's
Here are the heroes of "Alice ... "
There are traditional shops for needlewomen
And gifts for real Vikings:
There are Christmas fairs
Due to the unpleasant wind and the breaking rain, hot drinks are very appropriate
Here is the monumental parliament
Near the Royal Palace is preparing to change the guard.
Parliament on the other hand
One day we leave the territory of Gamla Stan and look at the palace and the parliament from the other side.
We return to the old town by the Norrbro Bridge, and on the way we go to the Museum of the Middle Ages (Medeltisdmuseet)
The history of its creation is banal - in the 1980s during the construction of medieval buildings were discovered during the reign of King Gustav Vasa (mid-XVI century). Therefore, a modern museum was built around the real archeological finds, recreating (at a depth of about 22 m) a medieval city. Nice, informative and free)
Tre Kronor Museum (Three Crowns) - dedicated to the history of the old Royal Castle with three crowns on the spire, which burned down during the fire of 1697.
According to legend, it was set on fire by the architect himself, who dreamed of building a new palace.
Royal carriage hall with a collection of carriages of the XIX-XX centuries. Some are still in use.
Not my topic, but someone may be interested. Free
The victorious King Karl Johan entered Stockholm in 1810. Ironically, the area was rebuilt in the twentieth century and now the king is solemnly leaving the city. That does not prevent him from wearing the honorary title of the best equestrian statue in Stockholm.
The first Finnish church (Finska kyrkan, or Fredrik Church) in Sweden is named after King Kung Fredrik, who approved (1725) the purchase by the Finnish diaspora of a building for ball games by courtiers Lilla Bollhuset. There is no traditional bell tower, and the cross stands right in the middle of the roof.
I read that the church is open for visits only between June and August, services are held every Sunday.
But it is from here that we hear the sounds of an event. Yes, it's a children's Christmas morning! Songs (with lyrics on the interactive screen), fairy tales, skits sound. The kids are happy and free!
And in the courtyard of this church hides from the cold wind the well-known kid ...
And what about a medieval city without a dragon! Bronze version of the sculpture Sankt Goran och Draken (St. George and the Dragon) (1912). The wooden gilded original stands in Storkyrkan from the end of the XV century and symbolizes the victory of the Swedes over the yoke of the Danes (1471). St. George is a symbol of Swedish courage, the dragon is the aggression of the Danes, and the princess is Sweden seeking protection. Hoping for deliverance, the princess looks at St. George.
We continue our acquaintance with the center: streets, houses, coats of arms… Suddenly we got used to the stories Polina_Sumy search pointers Fireplace, freeze: turtle!
We go to the berth of boats traveling between the islands. Travel on some of them is possible with our transport card. So we sail to Skeppsholmen (Sheppsholmen), where there are several museums.
Case study - Djurgå rden island with a famous amusement park
Well, we are already there, but first we go to the tiny island of Kastellholmen (3.1 km). There are several residential buildings, warehouses, a former skating rink (1882) and a castle (1848).
The rink (or pavilion of the Royal Club of Skating and Rowing) is now used for various activities
Kastellet Castle has a rich history. In 1667 there was a flagpole and a small watchtower. Then - an octagonal wooden fortress with cannon holes. By the middle of the next century the building was replaced by stone, and in the XIX century.
here organized a laboratory for the production of gunpowder, which led to the explosion of the fortress (fortunately, no casualties). The Swedish naval flag is raised above the modern tower every morning as a symbol of peace in the country.
Back to Skeppsholmen.
Wandering an almost deserted island with another couple of tourists still find the Museum of Modern Art. In addition to the exposition (quite typical and solid) was very surprised by the opportunity to take a folding chair for convenience.
And also, once again, captivated the attitude towards people
At first we were going to leave the island by bus, but the habit of hiking overcame the desire to "roll back" travel. And how beautiful!
This is, for example, a hotel
And here is a restaurant)
We pass the National Museum of Sweden. The forces of (emotional) visits are gone.
Postponed until tomorrow…
Yes, along the promenade and reach the park Kungsträ dgå rden
Here is music, fun, skating rink…
And what is strange - a public toilet with the ability to pay for services by card! This is what I mentioned in the story LaFifa about the trip in early 2018!
Sunday morning greets us with the usual wind and rain, which is absolutely not happy. We decide to go to the subway through the shopping center and, of course, a little confused. I see the "Library" pointer. Probably the name of a cafe or even food. That's what we will go through. Climb up and get to the state-of-the-art library! ! ! ! !
For the first time I see that the space of the commercial complex is occupied not by cinemas, fast food, games (although it's all there too), but by a real library! ! ! !!
The hall of the periodicals was crowded, the computers were also busy, but "on a season ticket" you could walk and choose quite quietly.
Today we plan the Town Hall, which will soon be 100 years old. The building in the national romantic spirit is built of 8 million bricks, with a tower 106 m high.
There are several sculptures in the yard and around the town hall. This is a bronze boy with salmon (Laxpojken), who (according to legend), having caught a big fish, refused to give the catch to the church at the request of the priest, and sailed to Riddarholmen, where he later settled.
Thanks to Polina_Sumy , I now always try to get acquainted with urban sculptures.
Here on the embankment "Wave and Winds" (1977, on the model of 1931). It was supposed to be 5 times bigger and decorate the Mosebacke area. Failed…
We really want to see the Cow in the spacesuit and the Fox-beggar, but, unfortunately, these areas are being repaired.
The sudden downpour literally drives us under the nearest roof. This is the Medelhavsmuseet (Medelhavsmusit) - Museum of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, located in the palace of Gustav Rog (mid-seventeenth century. ).
Great place!
The space is organized surprisingly comfortable and interesting. Plus for free.
Such doors are open for those who want to learn about history.
Overwhelmed with emotions, we continue our journey in search of the monument to the Chicken crossing the road and the Plumber.
It's already 2:30 pm and dusk falls on the city. The Glowing Crystal is a 38-meter glass column in Sergels torg.
And here is the long-awaited Chicken.
According to Stockholm drivers, this is exactly what women look like when they cross the road exactly where it is convenient for them.
The search for a plumber in the park at Raoul Wallenbergs Torg was unsuccessful. Apparently, it is true that he was removed from there. After all, the square is named after the Swedish diplomat Raul Wallenberg, who saved the lives of thousands of Hungarian Jews.
There was also a bullet with the inscription: “The road was straight when Jews were taken away to kill them. The road was crooked, dangerous and full of obstacles as the Jews tried to escape the killers. " From the monument there is a path to the synagogue. .
There is a monument to Wallenberg in the square itself: 12 sphinx-like sculptures symbolizing the victims of Nazism.
Well, we want to know more about the great and powerful Vikings. Our goal is the Historical Museum ( Historiska musset ).
A large section is devoted to "Viking" (as the Swedes say).
And the whole history of the state is clearly illustrated by the "numerical path". Great solution!
Now it's time to see the legendary ship. Fortunately, in the center of Stockholm, everything is within walking distance. We move to the island of Djurgå rden (Djurgå rden)…
… and we get to the XVII century. Vasamuseet Ship Museum.
Very atmospheric! We inspect and study, admire and explore until the closing!
Since the children demanded another point of the mandatory program, namely - to visit the restaurant " Aifur ", we walk around the island to the boat stop and moors at Gamla Stan.
I didn't find anything about this very colorful composition
We don't have a restaurant - it doesn't work on Sundays.
What could be more natural for a tourist attraction (Viking dishes are served here) than a Sunday weekend?
But the day was already quite busy)))
In the morning I type a phrase on the translator about wanting to leave things, I show it to the girl-administrator. She asks the traditional question: "English", I smile: "Spanish" and, oh my! - The girl instantly switches to Spanish.
We agree to pick up things in the evening and usually move to the center.
An interesting team gathered on the wide stairs of Plattan. We didn't know who it was, but the action was pretty vivid
The clock tirelessly counts down the time we have left to rest ...
When we get to the National Museum, we find out that it is closed on Monday. We are upset and decide to immerse ourselves in childhood… Namely, visit the most interactive - Tekniska museet (Technical Museum).
We drive an excavator, blow up rocks and get acquainted with the face device:
Here is one and a half diggers, ie half miners
The general exposition is quite traditional.
And here is the interactive part - the best! You can check the strength, speed, power of the voice, wander in the mirror maze, learn about the possibilities of vision, etc. , etc.
Plus - control objects by the power of thought. Here a man has no equal!
In general, spend a lot of time here!
They wanted to climb the TV tower, but due to "bad" weather it was closed. I had to return to the center.
They joined the Hedvig Eleonora Church
We passed through Ö stermalmshallen, a former food market and now Ö stermalm Food Hall, with a wide range of cheeses, sausages, fruits, game and other delicacies.
I was struck by the red carpet inside the market building
Everything is very tempting and original:
Saw the hospitable door of the cheese shop open. They looked. Understood why the door is open))) The smell is incredibly rich!
Arrived at the hotel, picked up our things and, having entered our three-day tickets on time, moved to the transit hotel Må by Park & Hotell
When booking, I confused "apart-hotel" and "park-hotel", so I was surprised by the huge parking lot and a small residential building. She later praised the excellent implementation of the business idea.
Passengers leave their transport here (overnight if necessary), and the hotel provides a free 24-hour shuttle service.
Here we are at the airport. Deserted and sleeping ...
The sun is rising. A new working day begins.
Cost for two:
Payment everywhere by card. I still don't know what the Swedish krona looks like. The only place where they could be useful - in the subway, because there were always gypsies and asked for money.
