Neil Hopcroft

A digital misfit

Stockholm

Fisksätra

We took the train toward Saltsjöbaden, but got off at Fisksätra (Swedish). This looked, on the map, as if it might be an interesting place – unfortunately it isn’t as welcoming as we had hoped. Still the island was not so bad as the concrete centre on the other side of the railway.

Gamla stan rune stone

Having spent quite a lot of time wandering around Gamla Stan, I was surprised to discover a rune stone I’ve not noticed before.

Luma park

Across the water from Hammerby Sjö is Luma Park, old home of the North European Luma Cooperatives Lamp Factory designed by Artur von Schmalensee (links both in Swedish).

Hammerby cars

Walking down to Hammerby Sluss for another wander around we found some old cars.

Riddarholmen

To the west of Gamla Stan is the palace island of Riddarholmen.

Helgeandsholmen

Between Gamla Stan and the City Centre is the small palace island of Helgeandsholmen.

Chess club

We found a deserted chess club in the Kulturehuset by Sergels Torg.