Jesper has been growing up in Sweden and we both moved here together in 2014 and we now call Stockholm our home. We will continue to explore this country in Northern Europe and hope that you will join us.
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Väddö Church is a historic church located on Väddö island in the Roslagen region of Uppland. The island is part of Norrtälje Municipality and the Stockholm archipelago. The island itself has a permanent population of around 3,000 residents, which increases significantly in the summer. Its geography is characterized by its long, narrow shape. It is…
Råsunda is a district in the municipality of Solna, located just northwest of central Stockholm. The district is characterized by its urban density and well-preserved early 20th-century architecture. It is positioned near the green space surrounding Råstasjön lake and the modern Arenastaden development. As part of the larger Solna Municipality, which has a population of…
Husby-Sjuhundra is a locality and parish in Norrtälje Municipality, located in the historic Sjuhundra härad (hundred) of Uppland, Sweden. The current locality is formed by the small villages of Husby and Syninge. According to 2020 data, the defined urban area of Husby has a population of 305 residents. The area’s geography is characterized by a…
Sundbyberg is a district in the Stockholm urban area. It is the core of Sundbyberg Municipality, located northwest of central Stockholm and directly bordering the city proper. With a population of over 54,000 as of 2023, it is often cited as Sweden’s most densely populated municipality. The district features a blend of residential areas, commercial…
Ortala is a locality in Norrtälje Municipality, located in the Roslagen region of Uppland, Sweden. It is situated near the Baltic Sea coast and the Stockholm archipelago. As a small rural area, Ortala itself has no distinct population figure and is part of the Väddö parish. The locality’s identity is defined by its historic ironworks,…
Älmsta is a locality in Norrtälje Municipality, Sweden. It lies within the scenic region of Roslagen, a part of the historical province of Uppland. As of 2023, Älmsta is home to approximately 1,500 people, even though the population in the area increases drastically during the summer months. This area offers a quiet environment and combines…
Stegeborg is a historically significant location in southeastern Sweden. It is situated on an island in the narrow sound of Slätbaken, which connects the Baltic Sea to the Göta Canal system. This strategic position, controlling access to the interior of Östergötland, has defined its past. Stegeborg is not a large town, but rather an area…
What to do during the Easter weekend? That is a constant question for us. It is a weekend where we usually try to travel. Susann and I actually spent our first Easter together in Belgrade together with another close Finnish friend. The weekend has since included several trips. In 2023 we joined Susann’s parents on…
Borås is a town in the province of Västergötland in southwestern Sweden. It has historically been an industrial town, famous for its textile production. The actual production have mostly ceased, but the fashion industry is still present. This is mostly due to the many mail order businesses that have found their home here. The result…
Kengis, or Kengis Bruk, is a small rural settlement in the province of Norrbotten in Northern Sweden. It lies within Pajala Municipality, just a few kilometers southeast of the locality of Pajala. Here at the shores or the Torne River was once an ironwork that dated back to the 17th century. With its forge, it…
Pajala is a locality in the far north of Sweden in the province of Norrbotten. It is also known by the Northern Sami name Bájil. The locality, with its around 2000 inhabitants, is the seat of the local municipality. It lies on the southern shores of the Torne River and is part of the region…
Tureholm is a castle just to the west of Trosa along the Baltic Sea coast of the province of Södermanland in eastern Sweden. This is an 18th-century castle that is today privately owned. Its history is, however, much longer. It stretches back to at least the 14th century when it had the name Gäddeholm. This…