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.
From Pyrenees to Pennines 
Sounds near perfect, Margaret. Expensive? The wine would be our downfall xx
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It was more moderately priced than we would have expected. And we went ‘dry’ this holiday, with almost no exceptions. xx
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nice, you should have taken Viking line to Finland:-D
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Honestly, we thought of it. So little time… But Finland’s on the list. Honest! Though my husband worries about midges and mosquitos. Should he?
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not so much in southern Finland, but up North maybe yes. In Oulu we were fine, in Muonio there where a bit too much for me at least at night time. But now as I am at my summer house in Lahti, we have has hardly any this year.
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Good to know! I’ll tell Malcolm.
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In East, like at ilomantsi it is bad, from what I head, though I have never been there.
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What a wonderful place to stay. I’d find it so hard to drag myself away from that view though
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It WAS hard. So we spent lots of time gazing through that particular window. Down-time well-spent.
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A lovely place to stay and photos Margaret.
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It was just fabulous. And within budget. What’s not to like?
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Lovely shots! We spent much more of our February Stockholm holiday out doors than we expected. It’s a lovely city to walk around, isn’t it.
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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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