🙂 Glass blowing! Abba Museum! Archipelago Cruise. Fine food and wine! Friendship.
Our lovely Swedish friends treated our whole family to the most generous long weekend sharing all the delights of Stockholm and Surrounding areas with us. They put us up at the stunning boutique Kosta Boda Glass Hotel which was filled with contemporary glass art. Situated in the town of Kosta, 50 minutes’ drive from Växjö, is Kosta Boda Art Hotel. This unique design hotel offers a spa and rooms. Kosta Glassworks and the Kosta Outlet are adjacent to the hotel. Enjoyed a session of glass blowing and still ave all our Christmas decorations that we blew. Such fun!
DAY1:
Linnéa Art Restaurant serves local specialities based on fresh local produce in a relaxing atmosphere. Drinks are available in the Glass Bar, featuring a blue-lit bar counter made of 4 tons of glass.
DAY 2:
On the way to Stockholm we stopped off at a Park and spotted deer and Moose!
Anyone who knows us will know that we LOVE ABBA!! This was a dream come true to visit the Abba Museum – it is interactive and we had so much fun!
Dinner was at Oaxen Krog & Slip which is a restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden. It was started as a luxurious restaurant in the southern part of Stockholm archipelago, situated on the island Oaxen, south of the inlet to Södertälje Canal. Delicious Swedish bistro fare, hearty and uncomplicated dishes, many of which are for sharing…divine! After dinner the kids went to the Fun Fair but unfortuantely Caitlyn was ill in the taxi on the way back and we had to pay a EUR100 fine!
Day 3:
We spent a very pleasant day wandering around Stockholm.
The boat cruise around the Archipelago was brilliant – good food and great views. Stockholm’s city centre consists of 14 islands, but that’s nothing compared with the tens of thousands that make up its sprawling archipelago. The three-hour ferry ride to the last island before Finland, Sandhamn, makes the Swedish capital feel endless. Forest-covered and dotted with brightly coloured cottages, the islands on your way range from the remote and unexplored to pristine tourist spots boasting boutique hotels and long stretches of sandy beaches.
DAY 4:
The Vasa Museum is the most visited attraction in Stockholm is a rescued 17th century warship most people have never heard of. But it’s with good reason that The Vasa Museum captures the attention of so many tourists lacking any previous hint of enthusiasm for maritime memorabilia. The 69 metre-long wooden vessel, covered in decorative carvings, sank on its maiden voyage, only to be discovered 333 years later. While the giant ship alone is fascinating to look at, the museum wins points for its informative exhibitions about the lives of its passengers, the ship’s rescue operation and how it’s been so well preserved. Optional guided tours in English take around 30 minutes and are included in the admission fee. An excellent and interesting visit.
Fantastic lunch! Then we were on our flight home. Thank You Akesssons for such an amazing weekend sharing your fabulous Swedish culture with us!
