Travels in 'Archipelago'

30 000 islands, empty horizons and traditions

30 000 islands, empty horizons and traditions

From Stockholm it’s just a few hours boatride to arrive at the beautiful outer archipelago. Here we prepare dinner on a cliff in the sunshine and savour the evening light. For those who want to there’s swimming and then the warmth of a wood heated sauna. Sailing, fishing and an overnight stay in a comfy [...]

Stockholm from the rooftops and the waters edge

Stockholm from the rooftops and the waters edge

Stockholm is an unusally beautiful city mostly built on islands. On one of the islands, Riddarholmen, we climb over the rooftops for vistas over Riddarfjärden, the Old Town, the Royal Palace and Stadshuset. We stay in the cells of the old prison, which has been turned into a comfortable hotel on another island, Långholmen. From [...]

Stockholm – the Queen of the Baltic

Stockholm – the Queen of the Baltic

Stockholm is internationally celebrated for the beauty of its archi­tecture and wonderful seascapes. Visit the castle, residence of the Swedish Royal family, stroll along the streets of the Old City and sip a coffee in one of the trendy cafés.
Just a stone’s throw away you will find the natural playground of the archipelago, renowned for [...]


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