Summer in Sweden

This Swedish summer offered different events and exhibitions. The peaceful atmosphere, cleanliness, glittering water and sunshine was welcome after Paris with its terror threats, strikes and floods.
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Wild small strawberries picked out in the farm




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Katya thinks of all the mice that are waiting for her out there…

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Gripsholm Castle is situated outside of Stockholm and is one of the oldest Swedish castles. From this village – Mariefred – one can take the boat out to Birka – the Vikings’ first and foremost stronghold. Not much is left of the original city but there are archeological findings displayed in the Museum and a lovely walk around the island with excellent guides to take you around and immerse you in the lives of our ancestors. 

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Aida was played in an ancient coal-minery – attending was also our Prime Minister, Stefan Löfen. Excellent musical with music of Elton John! 

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In the middle of the forest there is Sagostigen – with all the well-known sagas such as the Red Chaperon and of course Trolls lurking all around the place: Hush! They are asleep during the day so don’t wake them up!IMG_2242

Music in Maserugnen: IMG_2233

This is an ancient mill – now concert hall.

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No real summer without a crayfish party – fished in our own lake and cooked with loads of dill in our kitchen!

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Crayfish decorations

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One last dip in the lake before heading to Stockholm for summer’s last week

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Fun exhibition at the Dance Museum in Stockholm – one of the world’s only such museums.

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Dots and more dots by the Japanese artist – Yayoi Kusama – at the Moderna Museum in Stockholm

Anne Edelstam

About Anne

Swedish journalist, photographer, editor and writer. Based in Paris, France.