Neil Hopcroft

In the churchyard of Skokloster Slott there are a couple of rune stones, one double sided.

Skokloster slott lies on the shore of Lake Mälaren. It was something of a surprise to discover since I was following signs toward a motor museum. Obviously more of a summer place than a winter place it was quite quiet in the area, with some work going on on the castle during its winter closure. The […]

A little further from Häggeby rune stone and Häggeby church is another rune stone, this at the end of a little pathway in what appears to be the bottom of somebodies garden. “Rúna had the landmark made in memory of Spjallboði and in memory of Sveinn and in memory of Andvéttr and in memory of Ragnarr, sons of her and Helgi/Egli/Engli; […]

Just beyond Häggeby there is a runestone by the side of the road.

Häggeby church is a small church in the village of Häggeby, near Enköping.

Outside the church in Hågtuna.

We visited Södermalm, in the snow this time. It is somehow a very different place.

We took a ride on Lidingöbanan, down to the boat stop at the end of the line, then walked back a few stops in the hope of finding lunch.

More Ice skating