Archive for January, 2012

299 Meter Nackamasts

January 10th, 2012 at 9:00 pm » Comments (1)

One of Stockholm’s most visible objects are the Nacka masts, situated by the lake Källtorpssjön at Hellasgården. The two FM/TV transmissions masts are 299 meter tall steel framework and are also functioning as a backup for the Kaknäs Tower. The Nackamasts are heard and seen over an area of around 11 300 square kilometer, all [...]

Kalltorpssjon in Sodermanland County

January 9th, 2012 at 9:00 pm » Comments (1)

Stockholm is surrounded by water, both the Baltic Sea and lakes. This is Källtorpssjön which is a part of Nacka Nature Reserve in southeast Stockholm. Very popular among people to take a swim in, but also to do some fishing. Sportfishing is allowed with a fishing card and there is game fish to catch. Up [...]

Hellasgarden Recreation Area for Stockholmers

January 8th, 2012 at 9:00 pm » Comments (0)

Despite that it is the capital city of Sweden, Stockholm has a lot of recreation areas within the city or close by. One of the most well known, where even the school is taking the pupils, are Hellasgården only around 15 minutes from the City. The first cottage was built in 1914, but the place [...]