55,000 children's books
Stockholm 113
+46 (0)8 5454 2050
http://www.sbi.kb.se/
info@sbi.kb.se
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55,000 children's books |
Odengatan 63 Stockholm 113 +46 (0)8 5454 2050 http://www.sbi.kb.se/ info@sbi.kb.se |
All Swedish children's literature is available here. Altogether, the library contains around 55,000 books. An exhibit about children's and youth literature, and another about the tradition of children's books, have their own special spot in the library. Closes for the summer, opening again on 31 July. Review © 2007, Wcities |
English Park |
Bellevueparken Stockholm +46 (0)8 5082 8505 (Tourist Centre) |
Located near the southern shore of Brunnsviken, this park offers plenty of open spaces and natural beauty. Its star attraction is a statue of August Strindberg, and the museum of sculptor Carl Eldh. You can take a walk in the park or just relax in the pleasant surrounding. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Beautiful gardens by Brunnsviken |
Frescati Stockholm 104 05 +46 (0)8 5459 1700 http://www.bergianska.se Eva.Wiren@tradgard.org |
If you want some peace of mind, a visit to Bergianska trädgården is a good idea. Affiliated to The Stockholm University, the garden is also open to the public. Founded in 1885, it is now a heritage garden. Take a look at The Victoria House and Edvard Andersson's greenhouses or meditate by the Japanese pond. Otherwise, stroll through the herbal and vegetable gardens. There are even courses and lectures for nature lovers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Hans'maurice flower' |
 Photo: Håkan Uragård |
 Photo: Niclas |
 Photo: Kurt Qvist |
 Photo: Carin LJ |
 Photo: Lasse  |
 Photo: Jan Lund |
 Photo: Jorge Luis Zapico |
Viking Town |
Björkö Stockholm +46 (0)8 5605 1445 (Birka Museum) / +46 (0)8 5191 8000 (National Heritage Board) http://www.raa.se/birka birka@raa.se |
In the 9th Century, Birka was a busy trading metropolis where the Benedictine monk Ansgar was sent by Emperor Frank to convert the Nordic heathens. A visit to this island will reveal the ongoing excavations, and you'll be able to explore the recently inaugurated museum. Guided tours are arranged, which gives you a detailed information on the excavations. You may also get a glimpse of one of the Viking ships, a reconstruction of the ancient seafarers' vessels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Liz Highleyman |
 Photo: David Orban |
 Photo: Patrick Hughes |
 Photo: Natalia Dubovitsky |
 Photo: Mirek Kubicek |
Scenic hike along the bay Brunnsviken |
Norrtull/Frescati Stockholm 113 47 +46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Turistbyra) |
Starting at Norrtull, just north of Odenplan, Brunnsviken bay stretches north to Frescati. This is a true oasis right in the middle of the city environment. As soon as you reach the path by the water, you are transported to the countryside. There's absolutely no sign of any traffic on the nearby motorway. It is green, beautiful and peaceful. To walk all the way around Brunnsviken takes approximately two or three hours. There are quite a few distractions along the way as well - the walk passes by swimming spots, cafés and Bergianska Trädgården's gardens, among other things. To get here, take the metro to Odenplan and walk north along Norrtullsgatan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Lunderlad |
 Photo: Dick Rochester |
Nature and popular science films |
Frescativägen 40 Stockholm 104 05 +46 (0)8 5195 4000 / +46 (0)8 5626 0030 (Tickets) http://www.cosmonova.se info@nrm.se |
IMAX, The largest film format in the world, can be experienced at Cosmonova in the Museum of Natural History, located on the northern outskirts of central Stockholm. At Cosmonova you can fly a jet plane, cross vast oceans, or travel through the universe, without leaving your seat. Cosmonova also serves as Sweden's largest planetarium. This is a major tourist attraction so you might want to book tickets ahead of time. Films are generally in Swedish with English headphones available. Ticket prices: children SEK40, adults SEK65. Combination tickets, valid for both Cosmonova and the national museum of natural history, are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
See if you can find Mio my Mio |
Tegnérlunden Stockholm +46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Tourist Centre) |
Tegnérlunden is located close to the end of Drottninggatan. August Strindberg writer's den and home, Blå Tornet, is also nearby. This is an oasis of calm in the middle of busy city life for those in need of a break. Admire the pavilion on the hill and the statues of August Strindberg and Astrid Lindgren, and make sure to try sitting on one of the benches: this is, after all, where Bo Vilhelm Olsson sat before he disappeared to the Land Far Away and became Mio my Mio. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Eva Hansson, Sweden |
 Photo: Eva Hansson, Sweden |
 Photo: Henric Silversnö |
Climbing frames, swings and slides |
Vasastaden Stockholm +46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Turistbyra) |
Here you will find a lot of climbing frames, swings and slides. The playground is supervised at all times, and in the daytime hotdog barbeques are organised. Come winter and there is a skating rink. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An urban water adventure |
Sveavägen 143 Stockholm 11350 +46 (0)8 34 3300 http://www.vanadisbadet.com/ |
Vilda Vanadis is an urban water adventure, a temptress that entices children with blue waterchutes winding down a slope. There are smaller slides for the really small ones, such as a banana-slide and a huge Swiss cheese with holes to crawl around in. If you are going to Vilda Vanadis, you must accept the long queues. Have fun! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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