Stockholm-on-Sea

We dropped so lucky in our choice of accommodation in Stockholm. It ticked every box, plus some we hadn’t even thought of. Ours was a small apartment – sorry – ‘studio’, in Saltsjöqvarn. Now residential, the area has a long history of industry: shipbuilding and milling. From our point of view, there were waterfront views back to Stockholm and the more open area opposite. Leisurely long waterfront walks too. And our ‘studio’! Modern and well-appointed, with one wall overlooking the water being entirely window, there was little better to do during downtime than watch boats and ships busily ploughing to and fro, enjoying views in every direction, and sunsets every evening (and, if you were awake in the small hours, sunrises too). Commuting into Stockholm? Well, there were buses, and we used them. But it was much more fun to stroll down to the landing stage and catch the no. 80 ferry into the city. In our opinion, there’s nowhere better to stay in Stockholm. And there’s not a tourist in sight.

Here’s a little gallery. We should have made the bed before taking the photo that included it. But you’ll also see here the twice-daily Viking car ferry to and from (we think) Finland; a sunrise shot which includes not industrial buildings, but Gröna Lund, Stockholm’s Amusement Park. The grey skies (and chilliness) were there as we arrived in town, but soon dispersed to postcard-perfect sunniness and warmth. Wonderful memories.

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Author: margaret21

I'm retired and live in North Yorkshire, where I walk , write, volunteer and travel as often as I can.

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  6. The waterside views (and sunsets) are what I loved about our stay in Brightlingsea last year – not as exotic as Stockholm – but they did give me the idea that I might be happy in an apartment with views like that. Exploring using ferries sounds like a lovely idea.

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      1. I spent a couple of very cold days in Stockholm one February, years ago! Chris was there for work and I flew out to join him at the weekend. An Austrian friend of ours was teaching at a school about an hour’s train ride north of the city so he came down to see us. After a couple of hours walking around the old town we decided it was too cold so we retired to an Irish bar by the station to enjoy a drink and chat before he left on the next train – and ended up staying all afternoon. So we never did see a lot of the city!

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    1. Unless climate change wreaks the havoc it’s wreaking pretty generally, Sweden doesn’t seem to get too hot. And although things are changing, it still isn’t a very usual holiday choice: we saw quite a lot of Germans – and Americans, but not too many other nations – though June is earlyish of course. But retirement will give you more time. You must be years away yet though.

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    1. We didn’t get as far as Vasastan – so much still to discover. But Sodermalm is full of interest. Is there any part if the city that isn’t though? Wonderful place. You’re lucky to know it well. We’ll be back.

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  17. Delighted you had such a great visit and got so lucky in your appartment choice. I would love to be based there. My only visit to Stockholm was years ago and in winter. I loved it then; now I’m thinking how good it would be to return in summer. Maybe!

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  18. Looks a great choice this one too! I haven’t been much in the Stockholm archipelago, but I know it is beautiful. Surely, the last thing we visit is places in our own country… So glad you are happy with your visit!

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