Sweden, Stockholm and Oslo

Hello everyone

The Oresund Bridge (19km long) is quite a bridge, and would have offered stunning views if it weren’t for the rain and mist……

Sweden’s typical spring is wet so we drove in the rain up the coast to Gothenburg then cross country to Stockholm. We parked (and stayed over) at the King and Queen’s residence at Drottningholm Palace – a beautiful place with extensive gardens which are free to explore, where we strolled past King Carl XVI Gustav walking his dog one evening.



Stockholm has old city charm and is big enough just to wander around and enjoy the sights. Gamla Stan has an old town square with narrow ginnels running from it, the Royal Palace is huge (although they live over at Drottningholm) and the Parliament building sits on its own island.

From Stockholm we headed west to Norway and Oslo, arriving on their National Day, so some buildings were closed to the public, but plenty of locals were in their national dress. The Opera House is a striking building with a sloping roof which you are encouraged to walk on offering views of the harbour.

 Across on the other side of the city is Vigeland Sculpture Park which was impressive - main sculpture pictured.

Back on the road, we headed east to the fjords. Climbing through the hills via tunnels was bizarre – and from the top it was like entering Narnia! We’re walking up the well-known Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) tomorrow – a 4-5 hour hike, but the promised views should be worth it.

 

Will post again next week - love to all