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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Saturday, November 21, 2009

The charming city of Stockholm invites you to explore its picturesque alleyways, squares and enchanting old town in an experience that you will not soon forget. As a historic metropolis with an intimate feel the city offers culture, entertainment and history in abundance. Even a spot of ocean-fishing could be in order in this Scandinavian haven spread across 14 islands.

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City Hall: A prominent landmark red brick landmark, the City Hall (Stadthuset) is famous as the annual venue for the Nobel Prize Banquet. The rather minimalist façade is exceeded by the wonderful nouveau interior, culminating in the magnificent council chamber with a ceiling resembling a traditional over turned Viking longboat.

Royal Palace and Gamla Stan: The grandiose Royal Palace was built to be one of the most magnificent in Europe. Many of the 608 rooms, purposefully a single room more than Buckingham Palace, can be explore. Constructed in the heart of Stockholm at Gamla Stan it dates back to 1754 and has developed as a prominent tourist venue. With a famous changing of the guard ceremony and surrounding excitement of shops and restaurants the palace is a must see.

Royal Djurgården: The Majority of Stockholm’s attractions are nestled on the island of Djurgården. Bustling with opportunities for entertainment, museums, restaurants and open spaces the area gives a great experience of being in the city. From the Gröna Lund, Sweden’s oldest amusement park to the captivating Vasa Museum, with its fully rigged restored 17th-century galleon the area is a visitor’s treasure trove.

Museum of National Antiquities: The great exhibitions in this museum chart Swedish history from Viking artifacts to modern times. Perhaps the valued display is the marvelous gold reliquary, set with precious stones, which contained the skull of Saint Elisabeth of Thuringia.

Sunday, November 01, 2009

Founded in 1584, Karlstad is known as 'the city of sunshine', in part because of its favourable climate, and in part because the city prides itself on its lively and welcoming atmosphere. Capital of the historic province of Värmland, Karlstad has been the venue for a number of important events in Swedish history, including the negotiations for the peaceful dissolution of the Union between Norway and Sweden in 1905.

Karlstad is built on a collection of islands and islets in the delta of the Klarälven river as it flows into lake Vänern (the largest body of water in Sweden, and the third largest in Europe). The city is surrounded by pine forests and farm land, and there are no fewer than 11 nature reserves within the municipality's borders.

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

The square at Amalienborg Palace is a historical spot in Copenhagen, Denmark that was built during the reign of King Frederick V (1746–1766). It was designed and constructed by the Danish architect, Nicolai Eigtved, who also designed many other buildings in the surrounding district. You may have heard that this is where royal guards change every day at noon and Danes gather every year on April 16th to celebrate the Queen Margrethe's birthday. Amalienborg Slotsplads on the scene are an inspiration from the French Baroque Period, Paris and the Place Dauphine in Versailles. To paint a vivid picture, Slotspladsen consists of four palaces and has Frederikskirken (Frederik's Church). The four palaces were originally built by and built for the four families of nobility, who had moved there in result of a fire at the Christainsborg Castle in 1794. The famous statue located in the middle of the square is known as Saly's equestrian statue. The French sculptor, Jacques Francois-Joseph Saly, took almost 20 years to create the statue and today it is recognized as one of Europe's most famous equestrian statues. The monument depicts Frederik V and was finished for the world to see in 1771. A group of marines drove the 22-ton statue across Kongens Nytorv to a 27-gun salute with a crowd of thousands of people to view the great event held at the octagonal courtyard. Today, Amalienborg Palace is considered to be one of the best examples of the Rococo style of architecture in Europe. If you ever do decide to visit Copenhagen, it is highly advised that you make the Amalienborg Square a must see on your travel plan.

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Beautiful Flaam is situated in the innermost part of the Sognefjord surrounded by high mountains, in the heart of Fjord Norway. In Flaam you can experience the Flaam Railway, one of the world's most spectacular and fantastic railway lines providing panorama views to dramatic Norwegian mountain landscape. Mighty fjord-arms cutting through the landscape attracts each year cruise ships to Flaam Port. Flaam is today a hectic harbour with sightseeing boats and lively street life. Fretheim Hotel with its distinctive architecture offers 120 comfortable rooms, panorama restaurant and bar together with course and conference. Flaam invite you to participate in nature based activities, cultural experiences, historical traditions, fjord trips and active holiday for the entire family