Monthly Archives: January 2011

Washington Post loves music clubs in Stockholm

25 January 2011 by Ann-Charlotte Jönsson  |  Categori: Bars & Nightclubs, Reviews  |  (0)

“When the sun goes down in Stockholm, the music heats up thanks to a collection of intimate venues and a hip fan base dedicated to pop music appreciation” says the Washington Post in a cool article on Stockholm nightlife. “But … Continue reading →

BBC is doing the Stieg Larsson Millennium tour

24 January 2011 by Ann-Charlotte Jönsson  |  Categori: Attractions, Reviews  |  (0)

BBC tried the Stieg Larsson Millennium Tour in Stockholm. “The Swedish capital Stockholm now has its own version, based on Stieg Larsson’s Millennium trilogy, as Carmen Roberts has been finding out”

Supershuttle an alternative to taxi in Stockholm

24 January 2011 by Ann-Charlotte Jönsson  |  Categori: Sustainable  |  (2)

SuperShuttle, a shared ride from door to gate, will be launched in Stockholm on February 1. It is a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to taxi if you are more than one and is going to/from the suburbs in Stockholm to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. … Continue reading →

Medieval museum in Stockholm nominated for prize

24 January 2011 by Ann-Charlotte Jönsson  |  Categori: Attractions, Reviews  |  (0)

The Museum of Medieval Stockholm is nominated for the “Museum of the Year Award 2010″. The museum reopened in 2010 after an extensive renovation and is now one of three nominations for the Swedish award by Riksförbundet Sveriges Museer. The … Continue reading →

Svenskt Tenn has moved

19 January 2011 by Ann-Charlotte Jönsson  |  Categori: Shopping  |  (0)

The interior design icon Svenskt Tenn on Strandvägen in Stockholm has temporarily moved to Nybrogatan 15 (also on Östermalm), due to an extensive redesign and extension of the store. Svenskt Tenn will move back to its home on Strandvägen in September … Continue reading →

Sheraton Hotel Stockholm 40 years

19 January 2011 by Ann-Charlotte Jönsson  |  Categori: Staying in Stockholm  |  (0)

Looking better than ever. The Sheraton Hotel Stockholm celebrated its 40s anniversary yesterday with a fantastic party. The Sheraton Group chose Stockholm as their first establishment in Europe in 1971 and was very popular, and still is. In fact the hotel … Continue reading →

Stockholm Adventures is nominated for best eco-experience

17 January 2011 by Ann-Charlotte Jönsson  |  Categori: Activities, Sustainable  |  (0)

The outdoor-activity company Stockholm Adventures is nominated for the best Eco-tourism experience in Sweden (Grand Travel Award). Its the Association for Ecotourism (Ekoturismföreningen) and Travel News that has nominated three companies, among them the Stockholm based Stockholm Adventures. The prize … Continue reading →

Best places in Stockholm

15 January 2011 by Ann-Charlotte Jönsson  |  Categori: Restaurants, Reviews  |  (1)

Which are the best restaurants, bars and cafees in Stockholm? Dagens Nyheter newspaper have now finaly released the nominees of Gulddraken-awards (The Golden dragon) for restaurants, bars and cafees. Here are all the nominations: Best budget restaurantsThang Long Pho, Upplandsgatan 51, … Continue reading →

New York Times on delicious Stockholm cafees

14 January 2011 by Ann-Charlotte Jönsson  |  Categori: Restaurants, Reviews  |  (0)

“Swedes are among the world’s most keen and discerning coffee drinkers. They also have a sweet tooth. One of the first Swedish words any new visitor learns is fika, which means a coffee break, usually enjoyed with a little cake … Continue reading →

Stockholm Jazz Festival moves to Skansen

14 January 2011 by Ann-Charlotte Jönsson  |  Categori: Events  |  (0)

Stockholm Jazz Festival moves to Solliden stage at Skansen on Djurgården, after many years at Skeppsholmen. The festival takes place on 17-19 June. The three day pass costs 795 kronor  and a one day pass 595 kronor. The festival is one of … Continue reading →