 Tyresta National Park Tyresta National ParkTyresta National Park, near Stockholm, boasts old-growth forests, clear lakes, and a unique rift valley landscape. Explore 55 km of hiking trails, swim in Stensjön, or picnic amidst nature. Discover diverse flora and fauna, including rare lichens and numerous bird species. Visit Tyresta village with its 18th-century farm and the Naturum visitor center. Easily accessible by public transport from Stockholm, Tyresta offers a peaceful escape into untouched Swedish nature. Remember to respect the environment and enjoy the tranquility. My favorit area for hikingTyresta National Park consistently ranks as my favorite hiking area. Its dependable variety of trails means there's always something new to explore. The presence of wind shields offers practical comfort during adverse weather. Furthermore, the chance to observe wildlife, including the distinctive signs of beaver activity, adds a unique and rewarding element to the natural experience. Trollträdet, Tyresta National ParkTrollträdet, the "Troll Tree" in Tyresta National Park, is a remarkable, ancient pine with a unique, gnarled shape, resembling a mythical troll. Estimated to be over 400 years old, it survived the 1999 fire, standing as a symbol of resilience. Located near the main trails, it's a popular and easily recognizable landmark, embodying the old-growth forest's magic. Signs of the beaver activitiesBeavers thrive in Tyresta National Park's numerous lakes and wetlands. Their presence is evident through visible dams and gnawed trees along the water bodies. These industrious animals play a key role in shaping the park's aquatic habitats, creating diverse environments that benefit other species. Keep an eye out for their activity near any of the park's lakes for a chance to witness their impact. Unfortunately I didn't see the beavers themselves this time... Tyresta National Park:
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Invited to my friends boat for breakfast A breakfast is never wrong specially together with some old friends! And sorry guys, we speak Swedish here but with some English subtitles. Christmas Seafood Buffet, Stockholm Fisk | Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel | Stockholm Sweden11/11/2024 The incredible Christmas Seafood Buffet at Stockholm FiskEating a non traditional Christmas buffet with seafood. Of course there are pickled herring, different kinds of salmon and other fish related Christmas delicacies. But the main thing is the seafood. Shrimps, crabs, oysters among many other delicacies. If you like something different I can totally recommend the Christmas Seafood Buffet at Stockholm Fisk. Skaldjursfrossa på Stockholm Fisk. Last years 2023 Swedish Christmas Buffet at IKEA, a nice and price worthy alternative!IKEA's traditional Swedish Christmas buffet, or Julbord, features classic dishes like meatballs, ham, herring, salmon, cheeses, breads, and desserts. It's a festive feast perfect for the holiday season. So here me and MR Lars eating the traditional Swedish Christmas Buffet at the largest Ikea store in Sweden, in Kungens Kurva Stockholm. Vi äter traditionellt julbord på Sveriges största Ikea det som ligger i Kungens Kurva, Stockholm. When I got unexpected company!
There are many natural reserves and national parks in Sweden and specially around Stockholm where I live. My favourite natural reserve is the Björnö Natural Reserve on an island called Ingarö. If you would translate Björnö to English it would be the Bear Island! But rest assure nowadays there are no bears here around Stockholm. With or without bears this natural reserve is one of my favourites and I am often hiking and camping at Björnö. But this very day, when I shot this video I got unexpected company!
Old Town, the original city centre of Stockholm
Old Town (Gamla Stan) in Stockholm is by many considered as the true city centre of Stockholm and dates from the 13th century but most buildings are from the 1700s and 1800s.
Stortorget is the main square and all the big attractions lead off it, including the Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet) and The Royal Chapel (Storkyrkan). Around 3,000 people live in the Old Town and it is packed with cafés, restaurants, tourist shops, studios, galleries and museums. 
There are tons of tourists visiting the Old Town every year
The Old Town is a perfect place to botanize among Swedish souvenirs
Due to the COVID-19 threat most tables were empty this summer 2020
These tables are only for the Swedish Vikings or the very brave ones who doesn’t fear the Swedish winter
There are lots of restaurants and cafes here, this one is called “Under the chestnut” obviously referring to the chestnut tree
The leaves are so nice in the beginning of the summer
I love all the narrow alleys and the shadow play, so photogenic!
When the sun is setting the colors in the alleys colored to gold
One of many churches, here is the Royal Chapel (Storkyrkan)
The main square Stortorget, with the big well in the middle. The perfect place to grab an ice cream and then sit down and just look at people
One of the biggest attractions is the Royal Palace and here you can at least see a part of it...
According to reliable sources there are many ghosts roaming around in Old Town at night ... so only God knows what hides behind those windows
Mukut, the local favorite
Long time no see. So finally it was time to revisit Mukut which claims they are the local favorite in the hood. Mukut has been here as long as I remember. I live in the area so I should know. Not long ago they opened a new branch called New Mukut (Nya Mukut) on Sankt Eriksgatan 110, it’s walking distance 5-10 min from this place.
The food
Mukut offers a wide variety of Indian dishes with beef, chicken and lamb and also vegetarian. I was interested in the spicy section of the menu so I ordered the king of all spiciness, Chicken Vindaloo for 160 SKR. Rice and salad was included but the Sada Nan bread 20 SKR wasn’t. My dinner companion ordered the Mixed Thali with king prawns. Garlic Nan bread and one Samosa was included in this dish for 199 SKR. To be honest the Mixed Thali dish looked much more tempting than my Chicken Vindaloo...
Conclusion
My Chicken Vindaloo was an orgy in rich taste and spiciness exactly as I want it to be, specially since I added a little bit squeezed lemon on top. The portion was big enough for me which definitely is a plus. I tasted one of the king prawns from the Thali dish and it tasted really delicious. We were both surprised of how big and many the prawns were. This was one of the better Thali dishes my friend had tasted. Mukut is a nice and friendly place with a pleasant atmosphere so the conclusion is I will definitely come back here soon!
Important notice! The restaurant is closed until further notice!
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This is actually the chef coming out of the restaurant
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The ground floor where the buffet is. There are more seats in the upper floor available.
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Vegan and vegetarian dishes
There were many vegan and vegetarian dishes including pizza, lasagna and dessert. By the time we were there we didn't see the dessert though except for some sweet cookies. The lentil soup was extremely delicious especially if you spiced it up a bit with chili flakes. Lemonade and coffee were included in the price of 110 SEK which is around 10 EUR.
Soup, lemonade and coffee was included in the price
My favorits among the cold dishes were the potato sallad, hummus, red cabbage salad and the parsley salad with onions.
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Among the warm dishes I can recommend the lasagna, moussaka and the super delicious sheep cheese rolls. We missed the pizza though...
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I usually always eat too much at buffets but this time I manage to downsize my portion to somewhat more "normal" proportions.
You can't go wrong here
Bella Vegetarian Restaurant is easy to find, price worthy and have many vegan and vegetarian options. The staff was welcoming and the comfort room was clean and fresh. If you are hungry and you are after some healthy veggies and stuff you can't go wrong here!
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Rating:
1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent 4 Food 4 Service 4 Value 4 Atmosphere |
Bella Vegetarisk Restaurang
Odengatan 87, 113 22 Stockholm Sweden Phone: +46 8 30 08 81 |
Every other day weather
Winter in Stockholm is considered to be roughly between November until March. Probably due to the climate change the winters have been warmer than they used to be decades ago. But still, a couple of weeks every year it can actually look like a real winter with lot's of snow here in Stockholm. But usually, unfortunately, it's every other day weather. One day snowfall but the next day it's raining.
When the weather is good, it's perfect for walking especially in such a beautiful place as this, the Haga Park in Stockholm.
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Here is the Haga Echo Temple which was built in 1790 as a summer dining room for the King Gustav III who loved to dine outdoors.
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A couple and their dog are going for a brisk walk in the park.
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It darkens quickly here in Sweden in the winter, sunset is just after 3 pm.
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An abandoned bicycle... waiting for better times I guess.
A lonely wanderer is heading somewhere.
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This is a tough job, cleaning the streets from all the snow.
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Night view of the obelisk located at Sergels torg which is the most central public square in Stockholm.
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Even Friday's in Kungsträdgården was closed this evening.
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Two lonely ladies, dressed in warm coats were wandering around in the Old Town.
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Thank you streetlights for spreading light over Stockholm.
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This streetlight is actually located just outside my flat.
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Shining bright in the night...
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Last but not least... a link:
A walk in the park
Autumn in Sweden is from September to October/November. It's generally windy and rainy, to put it simple it's the sign of the upcoming cold winter. But it's also the season of colors, when all the leafs turns to yellow, orange and red before they eventually fall off the treas. So what can be better than a walk in the park this beautiful autumn day?
This leaf is already brown, soon it will fall and will be released into the soil, where it can be taken up again by plants to foster new growth. The eternal lifecycle...
These leafs shines like fire in the sunshine
This day was a nice day, the sun was shining and the temperature was around 18 degrees. So it was perfect for a walk in the park!
This sunflower is still proudly standing
A nicely painted fence
New meets old. Stockholm is a city in a constant change.
The view here is from Tantolunden which is a large park by Årstaviken on the island of Södermalm.
Old and new. 1929 vs 2005. The two bridges which connect Södermalm with the southern suburbs.
Last but not least... a link:
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