25 May 2017
Norr Mälarstrand (Swedish for "Northern Shore of Mälaren") is a boulevard on Kungsholmen in central Stockholm. Stretching 1.4 km west from the Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset) to Rålambshovsparken, a walk along the lake shore in good weather was a very pleasant experience.
We took the subway to the Rådhuset Station, after visiting Drottningholm Palace in the morning. Rådhuset Station is one of the nicer subway (Tunnelbana) station.
Check out these photos.
Inside Rådhuset (Tunnelbana) station at Stockholm with the natural looking cavern painted in a reddish clay colour.
We arrived at the middle part of Norr Mälarstrand lake-front boulevard after a short walk from the Rådhuset subway station. We decided to head towards the Vasterbron, where a park named Rålambshovsparken is located.
The seafront of Norr Mälarstrand is lined with many boats. Each boat that is moored at the pier has a small signboard explaining the details and specifications of the boat.
For Singaporeans visiting Stockholm, check out this boat named “Singapore”!
Reading the information on the signboard, this boat has nothing to do with my country, Singapore.
Norr Mälarstrand has many nice houses by the waterfront.
The photo of Norr Mälarstrand (above) was one of my favourite photographs I shot during winter from Skinnarviksberget, the highest natural point in central Stockholm.
Walking along this boulevard allowed me to have a closer look at these buildings.
It did not take too long to reach the end of the boulevard. After a short rest at the Rålambshovsparken at the end of our walk, we headed back towards the City Hall.
There were a few cafes and restaurants along the waterfront, including even a food van. We chose to have our late lunch at an Italian restaurant called the Trattorian.
A pasta, a pizza and a beer to share between two persons cost 364 SEK which was reasonable for an expensive city like Stockholm. It was a nice cosy place, with music, with above average food.
The Stockholm City Hall is one of Sweden's most famous buildings, and one of the capital's most visited tourist attractions. We had shot many photos of the City Hall from Skinnarviksberget and Monteliusvägen, so it was fitting that we pay a visit to this place.
It was also here that I noticed the rectangular shaped trees in Stockholm city. Interesting to see trees grown and prune with this shape.
The gardens and exterior of Stadhuset are free for us to explore but entry into the interiors of the building is by paid guided tour only. We did not take the tour, which meant we missed seeing the venue where the Nobel Prize award ceremony dinner is held, amongst other things.
The tower is also open for visits for those who wants to have a workout, climbing the stairs, and to see views of the city from up above.
We went to explore the courtyard within the building complex.
Statue of Saint Clara holding a crown above the entrance. The crown she is holding is a symbol of Stockholm.
A large single oak tree stood in the courtyard. The oak was planted on the day the building was opened in 1923, so it is just as old as the City Hall itself.
This oak tree is declared as the Children’s Meeting Place where children and decision-makers can meet and exchange ideas for a better future. Nice concept.
Stadshusparken is a small garden between the City Hall and Lake Malaren. We sat at a small corner place called the water hide. It is meant to be a peaceful and hidden place where one can sit and enjoy the view.
As we made our way to the Gamla Stan T-Bana Station, we walked past the cenotaph in honour of Birger Jarl, founder of Stockholm.
The sculpture is made of granite, with a sarcophagus covered in gilded lead in the center. Having a golden sarcophagus, next to the City Hall, as a final resting place is a great honour.
Only problem is: Birger Jarl is not resting here but in Varnhem Cloister Chapel in Västergötland!
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