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This area of Stockholmn is called Gamla Stan (Old Town).
With its narrow cobblestone streets and unique boutiques,
it's a must for tourists. The Royal Palace and Cathedral
are also located here.
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The Dala horse (dalahäst) has become the national symbol of Sweden.
These colorfully painted wooden horses, which were originally created
out of scrap wood and given as toys, are still hand-crafted in the
province of Dalarna.
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This idyllic harbor is located on Ljusterö, an island off the
east coast of Sweden, north of Stockholm. It is near Siarö, the
island where Sweden's famous tenor, Jussi Björling, vacationed.
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This manor house in beautiful Rottneros Park (province of Värmland)
was the inspiration for Ekeby in Selma Lagerlöf's Saga of Gösta Berling.
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The province of Dalarna keeps closest to the folk traditions of Sweden.
These painted mailboxes in Sundborn are typical of the region. Sundborn
was also home to the famous Swedish folk artist Carl Larsson.
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Strandvägen (Beach Way) in Stockholm is known for its beautiful buildings
facing the water. Stockholm is called the Venice of the North for its
pictureque waterways.
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Picturesque Sundborn, Sweden, in Dalarna province, was home to famous
Swedish artist Carl Larsson. The town is quaint and pretty and well
worth the trip.
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Storforsen (The Great Rapids) is in the Älvsbyn municipality of Norrbotten
province in northern Sweden. It is a spectacular series of waterfalls and
rapids. This more peaceful scene shows just one of the many smaller side waterfalls.
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Sample of back side:
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