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Vasabron and Strömborg across the water and the fog
This is the beggining of our boat journey. We will be briefly riding a kayak to overcome the small diffeerence in altitude between the lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.
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We will meet it again
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From Strömbron. The Chapman is a ship moored on the western shore of Skeppsholmen. Currently it is a hostel.
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Sunrise, Skepsbron and Södermalm
During the darkest days of winter the sunrise is very late. But because of that you can see fantastic dawns and sunrises without waking up extremely early. And there is a bird in the sky
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In the photo Eric Ericsonhallen, Bergrummet and Kungliga Konsthögskolan
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From Skeppsbron, in Gamla Stan. The boat is a hostel and is named the Chapman. To the right you can see Kasterlholmen and some structures in Gröna Lund
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Over the bridge between Djurgården and Beckholmen
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Beckholmssundet from the water
The bridge where the previous picture was taken from, connecting Djurgården and Beckholmen
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The colorful buildings in the left are in Norr Mälarstrand in Kungsholmen (in front of lake Mälaren). The Old buildings in the foreground are located in the island of Gamla Stan, in the street named Skeppsbron. The towers, from left to right, are Riddarholm Kyrka (in Riddarholmen), Stadshuset (in Kungsholmen) and Tyska Kyrkan in Gamla Stan. Barely visible to the right in this photo the tower of Stor Kyrkan (the cathedral).
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The Swedish flag is quite beautiful
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From the marina behind Nordiska museet, near Vasa museet and in front of the Spirit museet. Katarina kyrkan is visible as in many other pictures of this project
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A god is talking to somebody. From Djurgården (in front of the Spirit museum).
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Skeppsbron in Gamla Stan from Nybroviken
In the middle is Skeppsholmbron and behind the photographer Strandvägen. Below him is the boat and the baltic sea.
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Strandvägen is the area with the most expensive housing in Stockholm and is a popular strolling area even if the weather is quite cold.
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From one of the boats traveling from Nybrokajen to the archipielago
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It is late, the ships and the crews are not working until new tourists arrive the following day.
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Skeppsholmen from Stransvägens marina
Partially frozen, the water produces a magic sound when the waves make that the pieces of ice hit each other. Sound like glass or like bells
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Strandvägen in Östermalm, one of the most photogenic streets in Stockholm, This time with the bridge and the tram in the middle. And, of course, the water.
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A lonely kayaker heads toward Nordiska museet (although finally he stopped before in a deck near the US Embassy and in front of the Nobelparken)
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The zone of the embassies
From Djurgården, across Djurgårdbrunnsvikken
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Djurgårdsbrunnskanalen
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Isbladsviken
Djurgårdsbrunnskanalen entering Ibladsbiken, by Blockhussuden
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The misty morning gave a misterious look to the already fantastic museum. I chose to convert the picture to a monochrome palette trying to enhance that mistery
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I am always tempted to cross to the other side when the water is frozen
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During a long walk from Ulriksdal Castle I went by the northern sector of Haga Parken and Brunnsviken in Stockholm. It is Claudia's favorite photo and it was taken with the mobile phone
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Ulriksdal slott
Ulriskdal palace from the frozen Edsviken (a narrow inlet from the Baltic sea) by Danderyd. The camera was at the level of the water, so this is literally a picture from the water.
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Nacka and Carl Miles' artwork
The sculpture to the right is the fountain based in a model from Carl Miles currently in Milesgården: God our Father on the Rainbow, 1949
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Nacka, Hammarby, Globen and Tele 2 Arena
In the way to Vaxholm it can be seen this view of the southern Stockholm. There are about 14 km from the boat to Globen and Tele 2 Arena
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Vaxholm fortress
The fortress which was already obsolete when they finished it in 1839 as new weapons were available and the walls would not resist them.
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It can be seen Katarina kyrka, Fotografiska museet, Vattentorn, Södra teatern, Tegelvikshamnen and more
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The Old buildings in the front are in the island of Gamla Stan, in the street named Skeppsbron. The towers, from left to right, are Riddarholm Kyrka (in Riddarholmen), Tyska Kyrkan in Gamla Stan, Stadshuset (in Kungsholmen) and Stor Kyrkan (the cathedral). The massive building to the right is the Royal Palace
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Beckholmen
And its recognizable crane-giraffe
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The beautiful house is the Prince Eugene's museum
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Danvikskanalem
Man-made canal, connecting Hammarby sjö and Saltsjö. In the background it can be seen the house of Price Eugene's museum (in other picture in this collection)
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Hammarby and Hammarby slope
From Hammarby sjö
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A boat traped until the ice melts while at the background the silohuette of Globen is barely noticeable among the branches
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And the red train that I assumed they painted for the holidays. Maybe that it is not the true but it sounds like a romantic story
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Drottnignholm slott
Where the queen and the king sleep
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Bromma from Pampas marina across Ulvsudasjön
Bromma desde Pampas marina a través de Ulvsudasjön
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Karlberg slott
From Kungsholmen, near the place of the more delicious ice creams in Stockholm.
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Boats in Mälaren, Riddarholmen and Gamla Stan
It can be seen one of the atractions in Gröna Lund (the amusement park). There are four islands in the middle: Riddarholmen, Gamla Stan, Skeppsholmen and Kastellholmen
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Norr Mälarstrand and lake Mälaren
From Rolambhovsparken
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Mariaberget from Rolambhovsparken
Partially frozen Mälaren and the hill near Slussen, where it is located, for instance, Monteliusvägen. The picture was taken from the shore of Rolambhovsparken
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The brave boat faces the fog sea
Actually is a fog lake. The same island of Riddarholmen seen before in a snowstorm is now covered by a blanket of fog. The church tower with a needle as lace or macrame is not visible
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A less common view of that landmark
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A classic view from Stockholm, like a Postcard. It can also be seen Västerbron and Norr Mälarstrand
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The towers are Högalids kyrkan in Södermalm, near Hornstull. The picture is from Riddarholmen with the statue in honor to Evert Taube. The lake is Mälaren
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The boat is the ferry between Kungsholmen and Södermalm. They started this route only a couple of months before taking this picture
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Salstjön, from Slussen. The boat goes between Slussen and Djurgården, with a stop in Skeppsholmen. Some of the pictures of Gamla Stan and Skeppsbron were taken from it, and other pictures of Kastelholmen, Södermalm and Strandvägen
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Friends (Gamla Stan from Skeppsholmen)
Stockholm is nicer when you enjoy it with your friends. Thanks for being with me in this trip. Skål. Cheers! Salud!