For me the main attraction of Torshälla is "Åsa Brandt". She is a glass artist and she has her workplace, shop and gallery here in Torshälla. She does wonders with glass! And I can really recommend making a stop here when you are interested seeing some of her work. Her works involves everything from beautiful glasswork, vases to more real "works of art".Åsa Brandt is quite famous and her work is displayed all over the world, like at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, The National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo and the Kunstmuseum in Düsseldorf.I wish I could show you some of her work but unfortunately I don't have a photo of it. So instead I'll show you this windmill that you can see opposite the gallery. Åsa Brandt is a well known artist and it shouldn't be a problem to find her gallery. It is located on top of the highest hill in Torshälla. You can always ask people to point out...
The Factori Museet in Eskilstuna
by sim1
A nice fun museum in Eskilstuna is the Factori Museet. And its for free, hahaha, so that's always good! :-) The museum is worth the visit when you are in town, so don't hesitate to drop in and have a look around for yourself. The museum is divided into several parts, and one of them tells you all about the steam engine. It's quite logical to have this section in the museum as Eskilstuna has a rich industrial history. There are quite a few of these steam engines on display, when you're lucky you can see them at work as well. They were not working when I was there though (probably because I was here off-season), hahaha, so it was nice and quiet :-) Besides steam-engines and trains there is also a section devoted to the history of Eskilstuna. I really enjoy this part, and have been back here several times. The museum is located in the city centre on a little island in the river...
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Castles in Södermanland region.
by Dizzyhead
In Mariefred you have the very beautiful castle, and it is a very touristic attraction and when you think about Gripsholms castle, you definatelly think about Mariefred. During the high season from May to September the castle offer guided tours through the castle and then also on special days. You find further information on my page about Mariefred.
Churches in Södermanland.
by Dizzyhead
In Eskilstuna you have two important churches, Kloster church and Fors church. You find these churches in the center of Eskilstuna city. For more information, go and read about them on my Eskilstuna pages.Strängnäs Dome is situated in the center of the city.
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Meet the Vikings at Sigurdsristningen
by sim1
The Sigurdsristning is a special place with a lot of history. You can see it on the side of a quiet road, somewhere in between the trees. A little sign tells you where it is, and when you climb up the rock you see this: A huge rock with carved pictures surrounded by runic inscriptions. But what you feel is history, and lots of it. I find it an amazing place. It feels special to be here, where so many centuries ago someone was telling a story of a distinguished Viking family, by making these carvings in these rocks. It’s an important historic place, but it is unprotected, it is just ‘there’ in the woods. And maybe that makes it even more special. I always feel peaceful when I am here, I don’t know why, I just feel at ease. The carvings are only a 5 minutes walk from my house. I don’t go here often though. Maybe it is because I want to keep it ‘special’, a place to visit so now and than...
Visit the fairytale path Sagostigen
by sssake
This activity is much fun for the kids and the fairytale path is a walk where you pass by small cottages where you can recognize your favourite fairytale figures.There are also playgrounds, theater, animals, pony riding and a picnic area.Because the site is in middle of nowhere you should get here by car.
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Visit castle Nyköpingshus
by sssake
You can take a trip to Nyköping and visit the old castle Nyköpingshus.This castle has faced several historic events including kings celebrations, weddings and fires.Nowdays you can enjoy and explore the museums, theater shows, markets and festivites held here.
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The tegelslagarsstuga
by sim1
Hahaha, no, this is not my house! This is the "tegelslagarsstuga" or in English: "the cottage of the brickmaker". I really like this little house, hidden in the woods, close to my house.. I think it looks so picturesque. It gives the idea of the area though, rural, picturesque and quiet. The house dates back to the 17th century. Many of the big estates during those times had a little brickmakers cottage like this on its property. you can read more about this little house on my Sundby page
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Welcome to Södermanland! :-))
by sim1
This is where I live! In Södermanland! In a tiny little village called Sundbyholm! My home is in the middle of Sweden in the region of Södermanland, just south of Lake Mälaren and west of Stockholm. In my general tips I have added some maps that will give you a bit better idea about this area and the places that are nice to visit. In the picture you can see a view over Lake Mälaren, Sweden's third largest lake. I will start this page about Södermanland (or Sörmland as the Swedish often call it) by exploring several places along lake Mälaren that are nice to visit. From there I will travel on a bit to the south and show you some other spots that I've been to. I hope you will enjoy this page! And maybe even come visit this part of Sweden some day! you can read more about this destination on my Sundby page
Stora Sundby
by sim1
This tip is going to be about Stora Sundby. This tip is under construction. I will try to add more info to this tip as soon as I can.You can read more about this castle on my Alberga page
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