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nocturne for Furusund (2)

2009-07-13T07:13:00.002+02:00

We're back in the coastal village Furusund. Part of the Swedish Road Administration, Vägverket Färjerederiet claims to be the world's sixth largest shipping company. This is Linea, one of their 63 yellow ferries.

Furusund, Norrtälje (map) 22 June 2009

road warriors

2009-07-12T07:12:00.003+02:00

Having a work meeting at a café in Old Town. It's a good idea to get out of the office and be inspired - if you have an office to get out of. In a city like Stockholm there are many professionals that don't have an office. They move around cafés and restaurants and in public places. These so called road warriors have everything they need in their laptop computer and the cell phone makes them always available.

Gamla stan (map) 8 July 2009

mystery sign

2009-07-11T07:11:00.000+02:00

Behold one of the mysteries of urban life. Why have a stop sign at this hill of crushed stone? "This is how far you crushed stone may go!"

Hornsberg (map) 20 June 2009

city on water (4)

2009-07-10T07:10:00.000+02:00

SS Storskär, a 100-year-old steamship, on her way to Blasieholmen. During the summer months - May to September - she is in scheduled traffic serving the Stockholm archipelago.

Saltsjön (map) 29 May 2009

nothing served

2009-07-09T07:09:00.000+02:00

Five groups of empty chairs and tables at the marina. Where is everybody? Not at sea anyway.

Västerbroplan (map) 20 June 2009

nocturne for Furusund

2009-07-08T07:08:00.001+02:00

Jag minns en stund
i Furusund
när skymningen föll på.
(Evert Taube)

With only 126 permanent residents, Furusund in Norrtälje Municipality is a humble village as well as an island located 92 kilometers north-east of Stockholm. Many Swedes will remember the song Waltz in Furusund by author-composer-singer Evert Taube. From here, the road continues to the island Yxlan courtesy of double-ended ferries like this one. See more?

Furusund, Norrtälje (map) 22 June 2009

chilling in Västra Skogen

2009-07-07T07:07:00.003+02:00

Before arriving at Huvudsta, you will encounter Västra Skogen ("the Western Forest") subway station - assuming that you're travelling from the city. Västra Skogen is a hub where you can change trains between the Hjulsta and the Akalla lines.

Tunnelbana Västra skogen, Solna (map) 6 July 2009

nocturne for Vallentuna Church

2009-07-06T07:06:00.000+02:00

We first visited Vallentuna Church on a snowy, sunny winter Sunday. Remember? Three months later, here's a summer night rendezvous. First established in the 1190's, struck by lightning in 1856, organ replaced in 1959... if only these walls could talk!

Vallentuna kyrka (map) 8 June 2009

bike attack

2009-07-05T07:05:00.000+02:00

I have no idea. Suddenly there were bicycles everywhere. They came up at one side of a road, hurried over to the other side in total contempt for death and then rode on. It was over in a minute and I never saw them again.

Västerbroplan (map) 20 June 2009

elevate me

2009-07-04T07:04:00.000+02:00

Or, should I say educate me? That Stockholm has a famous elevator called Katarinahissen might be common knowledge (at least locally) but what about Mariahissen? It's not quite that easy to find.

Pryssgränd (map) 12 May 2009

city on water (3)

2009-07-03T07:03:00.000+02:00

Kastellholmen ('castellum islet'). The flag is up, so we are still an independent nation. Well, three cheers for that!

Kastellholmen (map) 29 May 2009

garage

2009-07-02T07:02:00.000+02:00

Here's an architect who suddenly realises that "this is one ugly garage I'm drawing" and in an attempt to make good he puts up a decoration. And I like this fifties (?) car in mosaic at the entrance to the modern (grey) parking house.

Hornsberg (map) 20 June 2009

daily photo theme day: we've got the chairs

2009-07-01T07:01:00.003+02:00

"So, we've got the chairs ... Great! That's a good start. Now let's find some people who can sit on the chairs. And perhaps an act or something for them to enjoy. Do you think we should serve snacks?"

Chairs on an empty car park that doubles as boat park in the winter.

Tanto (map) 25 June 2009

The City Daily Photo theme for July is "Empty"
Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

not half bad in Sollentuna

2009-06-30T07:30:00.001+02:00

Sollentuna simhall is a recently renovated swimming complex as well as a challenging language exercise. Contrary to what an English speaking person might believe, the text on the façade means "bath sports exercise". See more?

Stubbhagsvägen, Sollentuna (map) 1 June 2009

silence is golden

2009-06-29T07:29:00.001+02:00

Call it tradition if you like. At least one summer night should be spent in Sigtuna. A 48 kilometers drive from the city, we're still within Stockholm County which happens to be our district here at pixels. Someone had given the mosquitoes the night off which made my visit to Sigtuna Marina surprisingly pleasant. See more?

Sigtuna hamn (map) 31 May 2009

city on water (2)

2009-06-28T07:28:00.000+02:00

So we borrowed a luxurious motor boat and drove from Ulriksdal to Slussen. On the way we passed under the Lidingö bridge. Notice the tram. Yes, it was a good day.

Lidingöbron (map) 29 May 2009

secluded spot

2009-06-27T07:27:00.001+02:00

This looks like an idyllic place to have a cup of coffee when the weather permits it. Far away from the traffic of the city - even though it's all around.

Tavastgatan (map) 12 May 2009

the ballooning season

2009-06-26T07:26:00.000+02:00

The ballooning season is here and those big bubbles again sweep the city at low altitude. It was only last year we had our own correspondent up there, showing us what it was like to fly over this beautiful city.

Gamla stan (map) 6 June 2009

bye bye boats

2009-06-25T07:25:00.002+02:00

Over 36,000 miles down, and just 400 or so to go. The eight Volvo Ocean Race 2008/2009 - the ‘Everest of Sailing’ as they like to call it - contenders are leaving Stockholm today after a week-long stop over. The next, and final, stop of this year's race is St Petersburg in Russia. In a couple of days the race around the world will all be over.

Skeppsbron (map) 24 June 2009

nocturne for Hammarby Church

2009-06-24T07:24:00.002+02:00

Hammarby Church from the 13th century is located by Lake Fysingen in Upplands-Väsby and is surrounded by a beautiful cemetery. The small church has no bell tower. Instead there's a campanile standing on the ridge next to the church with the bells operated by remote control. See more?

Hammarby kyrka, Upplands-Väsby (map) 31 May 2009

just between you and me ...

2009-06-23T07:23:00.002+02:00

Cell phones are pure magic. Being able to carry on a remote conversation wherever you are, whatever you're doing. Maybe even share a secret while waiting for green at Stureplan.

Stureplan (map) 25 May 2009

good morning, Riksdagen!

2009-06-22T07:22:00.000+02:00

Sunday morning by our House of Parliament (Riksdagen) at Helgeandsholmen. 349 members and their staff have just been through a few hectic weeks before the summer recess. Here's a wintry view from the other side.

Riksdagshuset, Helgeandsholmen (map) 24 May 2009

rum and chocolate, anyone?

2009-06-21T07:21:00.000+02:00

Meet Mr Duane Dove, sommelier, rum and chocolate expert at the restaurant Sjögräs and the shop Small Island Chocolates & Coffee. Duane is in fact Sweden's only cocoa farmer with his own farm in Tobago in the West Indies. For a tasty sensation, marry some quality rum with some quality chocolate in your mouth.

Timmermansgatan (map) 29 May 2009

on a sunny day

2009-06-20T08:20:00.000+02:00

People like to sit outside and just enjoy. The tables are set. Only a few guests but more to come - for sure.

Djurgårdsbron (map) 1 May 2009

city on water (1)

2009-06-19T07:19:00.001+02:00

The coast guard patrolling the Liljeholmsviken bay. In the back is the old public bath (evening details) and they are about to pass under the Liljeholmen bridge (scenic shot).

Liljeholmsbron (map) 23 May 2009