13.9.18 Day 14. Stockholm - Fotografiska, The Royal Palace, Boat ride, ABBA Museum.

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Up and out by 8.30 today, our last day as we leave Stockholm tomorrow. 

We caught our T-bana train through to Slussen, and walked around and along and through some huge construction going on to build a new gold bridge and new bus station, to Fotografiska - a photographic gallery. There were some interesting pieces and some amazing views over the city. 

At the station ready and raring for another day. 

Pretty much like most others. 

Our station 



Part of the construction 

A new bridge. 

A sculpture- noseless face. 

Our first stop. 

View of Tivoli gardens and park across the way. 

Some of the photos 











Our boat was a way off so we walked back to Gamla Stan (old City) and the Royal Palace to have a look through the Royal Apartments and The Kronor Museum.  

More construction 

That steeple that I really like. Haven’t yet got close to it. 

Love the skeletal look. 

Side street. 

Florist. There are lots and they display so well. 

Back at the Palace. 

Some big wig ambassador has been to visit

This guy got out of a car too. All dressed up and maybe here for changing of the guard. 

The Queen and King 

Some of the honours. 









The Polar Star

Some of the finery in the various rooms of the Royal Apartments 

Carpet rolled up so we commonfolk don’t wear it out. It’s relaid when guests are staying. 


Some of the ornaments on display 

The giant hall. 

Us in the giant hall. Can’t recall what it was for  



Entry stairs. 


Lamp



The only remaining section of original palace, not burnt in yet another fire. Now Tre Kronor Museum 

Armour 

Looking up to the outside world 

We stayed for changing again, which was much simpler and slimmed down compared to yesterday.

Then we headed off on our boat tour, we did the full circuit and some before jumping off for our trip to the ABBA museum. Oh boy. There was so much to experience. 



Vasa museum 

Stockholm Tivoli Gardens

Giraffe crane



One of two Aida cruise ships in port 

Fotografiska 

Swans

Nice boat!

“Just resting the eyes”! I’m told. 

Firstly a Guitar display with lots of famous musicians guitars. . 










Then the ABBA museum



Frida

Anna

Bjorn

  • Lots of videos with members of the group and with those who made it all happen behind the scenes
  • Memorabilia
  • Stories
  • Actual artefacts







In the Arrival helicopter





Reproductions of 
  • Polar Records office
  • recording studio
  • Dressing rooms 
  • A holiday house where lots of music was written
Just so much to see and hear and read 
  • Stories of their careers before and after ABBA. 
  • Lots of Music
We finished there 3 solid hours later. Then a tram and train to Pelikan Restaurant for dinner. 

Outside the restaurant 

Swedish meatballs 

Mash

Suzie’s toast with stuff on top including egg yolk

Feast for a king. 

Then it was home to pack and get an early night ready to pick up car tomorrow. 



Djurgården (pr. Your-gorden)

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