Stockholm 2016 information and advise

So sorry about the loss of the photos. One final question, are there stairs between the Hilton Sussen and berth 160. Considering walking but may just request a cab.

Thanks so much for all of your contributions.

So sorry about the loss of the photos. One final question, are there

 

stairs between the Hilton Sussen and berth 160. Considering walking but may just request a cab.

 

Thanks so much for all of your contributions.

Due to the construction work I think there will be some stairs but I am not sure.

When I'm Stockholm I usually arrive by train and the last time I was in Stockholm we parked on a street in Östermalm.

I'm not that often around the Sussen area when I am in Stockholm and I don't know exactly what it looks like now

around Slussen since it is a huge construction site.

Hi, Desdichado,

Do you have a suggestion of where we might buy a Sunday New York Times near Slussen (either in Gamla Stan or Sodermalm)?

Hi, Desdichado,

Do you have a suggestion of where we might buy a Sunday New York Times near Slussen (either in Gamla Stan or Sodermalm)?

The only one I know of who might have it is Pressbyrån which have three stores close to Slussen.

1. Västerlånggatan 19 (Gamla Stan in the northern end, close to Stortorget and the Royal Palace)

2. Slussplan 1-3 (at the square just north of Slussen)

3. Slussen subway station (south of Slussen).

https://www.google.se/maps/dir/V%C3%A4sterl%C3%A5nggatan+19,+111+29+Stockholm/Slussplan+1,+111+30+Stockholm/Slussen,+Stockholm/@59.3225476,18.0667269,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m20!4m19!1m5!1m1!1s0x465f77e26d6497fb:0x865920d7de6b8494!2m2!1d18.0689799!2d59.325583!1m5!1m1!1s0x465f77e32ff69017:0x675f72839cf01d02!2m2!1d18.0726748!2d59.3221706!1m5!1m1!1s0x465f77fb539ae3c7:0x6843f2b1e9bfe7a9!2m2!1d18.0721406!2d59.3195124!3e2

Hi, Desdichado,

Do you have a suggestion of where we might buy a Sunday New York Times near Slussen (either in Gamla Stan or Sodermalm)?

There is a shop that specializes in international press in Götgatan 31. This is a main street on Södermalm, coming up from Slussen. I can't say that I know if they have Sunday New York Times, but probably more likely than Pressbyrån.

There is a shop that specializes in international press in Götgatan 31. This is a main street on Södermalm, coming up from Slussen. I can't say that I know if they have Sunday New York Times, but probably more likely than Pressbyrån.

This one? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Press-Stop/193082457374383?fref=ts

This one? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Press-Stop/193082457374383?fref=ts

Yes, that is it. I did also look for a good presentation in English but couldn't find any. They have not only Swedish press, but a lot of international, both dailies and all kinds of magazines.

Thanks, North-bound and Desdichado! We'll check these out!

Today it is 389 years since Vasa sank on her maiden voyage. It was Sunday August 10th just after the Sunday service had finished.

My second year of my professional university college education starts tomorrow.

This means that I won't be able to monitor this thread as frequent during day time until the Christmas break.

If you walk along Fjällgatan, take a stop at Fjällgatan 30. This is the house in which the author Per-Anders Fogelström lived for many years.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fj%C3%A4llgatan+30,+116+28+Stockholm,+Sverige/@59.317328,18.0863998,3a,63.1y,194.57h,108.78t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s68Ebf9Y_2mCrgAgoIIJCbg!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3D68Ebf9Y_2mCrgAgoIIJCbg%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dsearch.TACTILE.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D86%26h%3D86%26yaw%3D206.84503%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656!4m5!3m4!1s0x465f77f8d749909b:0x3b009109732abf38!8m2!3d59.3172563!4d18.0863285

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fj%C3%A4llgatan+30,+116+28+Stockholm,+Sverige/@59.317328,18.0863998,3a,29.2y,342.41h,86.41t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s68Ebf9Y_2mCrgAgoIIJCbg!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3D68Ebf9Y_2mCrgAgoIIJCbg%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dsearch.TACTILE.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D86%26h%3D86%26yaw%3D206.84503%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656!4m5!3m4!1s0x465f77f8d749909b:0x3b009109732abf38!8m2!3d59.3172563!4d18.0863285

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Per_Anders_Fogelstr%C3%B6m

https://www.svtplay.se/video/14773080/per-anders-fogelstrom/per-anders-fogelstrom?info=visa (in Swedish)

Hi, Desdichado - what is the current status of construction in the Sodermalmstorg area? We are planning to take the T-bana to Slussen and then walk to the Hilton when we arrive next Saturday- will this be possible? Will we need to walk up to Gotgatan and then turn right? Thanks! And hope your new year of studies is going well!

Hi, Desdichado - what is the current status of construction in the Sodermalmstorg area? We are planning to take the T-bana to Slussen and then walk to the Hilton when we arrive next Saturday- will this be possible? Will we need to walk up to Gotgatan and then turn right? Thanks! And hope your new year of studies is going well!

Södermalmstorg is unaffected at the moment:

http://www.webbkameror.se/webbkameror/gondolen/slussen_1_640.php

http://www.webbkameror.se/webbkameror/gondolen/slussen_1280x4.php

The big house if the middle is Stadsmuseet (currently closed for renovations) at Ryssgården. To the right there is three

buildings which is located at Södermalmstorg. You should be able to walk across Södermalmstorg.

Three other webcams overlooking Slussen area:

http://www.webbkameror.se/webbkameror/gondolen/slussen_2_640.php

http://www.webbkameror.se/webbkameror/gondolen/slussen_3_640.php

http://www.webbkameror.se/webbkameror/gondolen/slussen_panorama_1.php

Thanks so much, Desdichado - you're an amazing fount of information!

Hi Desdichado62,- your info has been very helpful in planning my cruise which ends in Stockholm. Quick question about the Frihamnen port. My ship, Regent Navigator gets into Frihamnen on 9/14 and I am trying to pre-book a taxi with Taxi Stockholm. On their website my options for pick up location are: Frihamnen Containerterminalen, Frihamnen Hus N, Hus K, Hus G, Hus E, Hus D, Frihamnen Magasin 1, Magasin 2-9. I can't quite figure out which would be the cruise terminal. Would you happen to know? Thanks!

Hi Desdichado62,- your info has been very helpful in planning my cruise which ends in Stockholm. Quick question about the Frihamnen port. My ship, Regent Navigator gets into Frihamnen on 9/14 and I am trying to pre-book a taxi with Taxi Stockholm. On their website my options for pick up location are: Frihamnen Containerterminalen, Frihamnen Hus N, Hus K, Hus G, Hus E, Hus D, Frihamnen Magasin 1, Magasin 2-9. I can't quite figure out which would be the cruise terminal. Would you happen to know? Thanks!

I think I may have just figured this out. I think it may be Frihamnen Kajplats 638. Thanks!

I think I may have just figured this out. I think it may be Frihamnen Kajplats 638. Thanks!

Yes, thats the one you should choose.

Just a reminder that from October 2nd it will no longer be possible to use the SL period cards on M/S Emelie.

No decision have been made if this will be turned into a permanent solution.

http://www.stockholmdirekt.se/nyheter/snart-slutakt-med-sl-kortet-pa-sjostadsfarjan/repqih!KKUzOb3d8xHew10bxHwcQ/

On September 2nd a new toy museum opened in the former navy command central bunker at Skeppsholmen.

The museum was previously located at Tidö palace about 100km west of Stockholm.

https://alltomstockholm.se/stadsliv/barnsligt-stockholms-leksaksmuseum/

http://www.sfv.se/sv/fastigheter/sverige/stockholms-lan-ab/skepps-och-kastellholmarna/berggrummet-pa-skeppsholmen-i-stockholm/

On September 2nd a new toy museum opened in the former navy command central bunker at Skeppsholmen.

 

The museum was previously located at Tidö palace about 100km west of Stockholm.

 

https://alltomstockholm.se/stadsliv/barnsligt-stockholms-leksaksmuseum/

http://www.sfv.se/sv/fastigheter/sverige/stockholms-lan-ab/skepps-och-kastellholmarna/berggrummet-pa-skeppsholmen-i-stockholm/

Some more info:

https://www.facebook.com/Bergrummet.TidoCollection/

https://www.instagram.com/bergrummet_tidocollection/

http://www.bergrummet.com/

The oldest toy(s) is/are said to be from the 17th century.

opening hours:

Monday: closed

Tuesday: 10-17. Wednesday: 10-19

Thursday: 10-17. Friday: 10-16

Saturday: 10-17. Sunday: 10-17

Admission prices:

Adult: 140 SEK

Youth 6-18 years old, student and retired people (age 65 years old or older): 90 SEK

Free admission for children aged 5 or younger.

It is located at Skeppsholmen

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skeppsholmen

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bergrummet/@59.3260153,18.0765547,15.75z/data=!4m22!1m16!4m15!1m6!1m2!1s0x465f9d55bfd2f2f1:0x2b13c0899d3fc36f!2sSkeppsholmen!2m2!1d18.0891678!2d59.3249848!1m6!1m2!1s0x465f9d57b0c54ea5:0xa1179d497f0e478e!2sBergrummet,+Svensksundsv%C3%A4gen+5,+111+49+Stockholm,+Sverige!2m2!1d18.0812473!2d59.3263055!3e2!3m4!1s0x465f9d57b0c54ea5:0xa1179d497f0e478e!8m2!3d59.3263055!4d18.0812473

How to get there:

on foot,

by bus #65 towards Skeppsholmen (Cityterminalen - Centralen - Nationalmuseum - Skeppsholmen), get off at Östasiatiska museet,

by boat;

Djugårdsfärjan berths there but you have to notify the crew that you want to get off at Skeppsholmen.

HoHo boats also stops at Skeppsholmen.

Walking directions from boat quay: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Skeppsholmen/Bergrummet,+Svensksundsv%C3%A4gen+5,+111+49+Stockholm,+Sverige/@59.3245372,18.083316,16.25z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x465f9d55bfd2f2f1:0x2b13c0899d3fc36f!2m2!1d18.0891678!2d59.3249848!1m5!1m1!1s0x465f9d57b0c54ea5:0xa1179d497f0e478e!2m2!1d18.0812473!2d59.3263055!3e2

The Vasa museum ranks 12th in world and 7th among Europeans museums in

the annual Trip advisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Top 25 Museums — World

https://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Museums

The Vasa museum also had an all time high when it comes to number of visitors during June-August.

750 355 people visited the Vasa museum during those months.

http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/vasamuseet/pressreleases/vasamuseets-rekordsommar-2131116

We highly recommend a visit to the Vasa Museum and allow lots of time for enjoying all the exhibits and the ship itself. It definitely was a major highlight of our trip to the Baltic area.

Today is the cinnamon bun day or as we say in Sweden #kanelbullensdag. :)

https://sweden.se/culture-traditions/cinnamon-buns/

http://kanelbullensdag.se/

http://www.umgasmagazine.com/cinnamon-bun-day/

I will be arriving June 22, 2018. It looks like it will be the midsummer eve holiday weekend. Will everything be closed that weekend? If so, what would you recommend us to do? Are there any festivals during that weekend? Thank you

Shops will be closed but Vasa is open, the Royal Palace is open and Skansen is open. Most other things will be closed.

I don't know if ABBA museum as and the new Viking museum will be open or closed though.

There will be celebrations at Skansen all weekend long.