Feeding the birds

It has been a very tough Winter for the non-migrating birds in Sweden. I read a report this morning where they listed a 90% loss of some species because of the cold weather. Here at Norrström in Stockholm the city have fed the birds all Winter.

Ice on the bay

A view over the Riddarfjärden bay from Klara Mälarstrand, from where you can hitch a ride on a few different ferries. The bay was frozen solid for a month and people were enjoying the experience walking, skating, running, cycling out on the ice. The unique spire at the Riddarfjärden church will undergo a well needed renovation and will be removed later this year, hence the scaffolding. Oh, and as I am typing this, it is snowing again.

Colour is a kind of language

Spotted this artwork at Mäster Samuelsgatan. The same artist, Jesper Nyrén also painted a massive mural on a new building a few years ago at Hammarby sjöstad, in the same style. Not sure what this is part of, will have to Google that I guess.

Stand up for free speach

Part of an art installation at Sergels torg during the renovation of the speakers corner balcony at the square. The idea is that you could stand on top of some of the boxes if you would like to be heard. Looks a bit dangerous in the last shot though as it is a long way down should you fall. One of my Flickr contacts told me that when the renovation is over you can request one of the boxes from the city if you so like.

Nybrogatan

I parked the bike at The Royal Dramatic Theatre and walked up Nybrogatan, a pedestrian street, to Östermalmstorg, while snapping away left, right and straight ahead. It was a fine Spring day in Stockholm. Lots of people out in the sunshine.

Seven street snaps

Non Solo Bar. Gamla stan. Tullhus 3, Skeppsbrokajen, where there is a lot of work going on since a few years. Skeppsbro Bageri. Nice place with a good view over all the ferries coming and going. The af Chapman, hostel at Skeppsholmen. Relaxing on benches at Strömgatan with a view over the bird feeding area at Strömmen and on the other side of the water, the Royal Palace. People at Kungsträdgården with PK-huset as a backdrop. No water in the big fountain just yet. Beer O' Clock at John Scott's.

A sign of Spring

A chilly morning today. -2C. But it is supposed to get up to 10C in a few hours time. Been out on the bike three times now. And arriving home both on Friday and Sunday I noticed the first croci of the year on the lawn outside the house. But I was too tired to first go in, find the other Canon camera and attach the macro lens to it, but I did so yesterday afternoon. So here are my first real Spring photos of 2026.

Ten Spring snaps from the new square

Ten photos from the new square Södermalmstorg, near Slussen at Södermalm in Stockholm. It opened for the public last year, still some construction work going on, seen here the work on the new bicycle bridge. This is a popular place now. Lots of tourist here, resting, enjoying something to eat and drink in the Spring sunshine. Or just watching and filming the views towards the old town.

Display Window

I stopped watching the Eurovision spectacle 42 years ago. But for some weird reason the rest of the population seem to enjoy it. Go figure. Anywho this was the Buttericks display window at Drottninggatan two days ago, and there were playing some Eurovision sounding muzak, so I just stopped for a quick photo.

Stockholms stadshus

Three different views of Stockholm City Hall. Taken from Söder Mälarstrand, along Riddarfjärden. In the first photo you can also see part of Norr Mälarstrand on Kungsholmen. In the second photo we can see the ship Lady Hutton, with the Stockholm Waterfront building in the background. It houses a hotel, conference centre and offices, just a short walk from the Central Station. And lastly a new pier (doppbrygga), for swimming enthusiasts, open year round. I choose not to use it.

Gamla stan

A view towards the old town with the German church. In the foreground to the left, the metro station at Munkbrohamnen with a part of the new beach area. The stairs will take you to Södermalm, from where I took the photo from Söder Mälarstrand.

The Knights' Islet

The name of this islet is Riddarholmen in Swedish. It is part of the old town. No one lives there. But a lot of people work there. The semi-frozen bay is called Riddarfjärden. I took the photo from Söder Mälarstrand on Södermalm a few days ago. The ship to the left is Mälardrottningen. The unique spire at the Riddarholmen church, where many kings are buried is being renovated and will be taken down this year, hence the scaffolding. The orange-toned building to the right is the former Parliament building.

Reflections at Victoriaslussen

Three photos from the new sluice at Vattentorget located at Kornhamnstorg in the old town. Named after our Crown Princess and future Queen, Victoria. I took these photos just after I took the photos of the people in yesterday's post. The yellow building seen in two of the photos dates back to 1781. Back then known as Forsströmska huset. The architect was Lorentz Kolmodin.

Slussporten

This year several new restaurants will open under The Golden Bridge at Vattentorget, all part of Nya Slussen. I walked by Slussporten the other day while taking a few photos in the area. Any guests using these sofas looking out over the square with the sluice can expect to be photographed as this new square is very popular both with locals, tourists and photographers.

Four street snaps from the old town

Back in Stockholm again, been a while. I parked the bike at Kornhamnstorg in the old town, or Gamla stan as we like to call it, and went for a stroll. Nice day for it. 7C. Quite a few tourists out and about. Here are four street shots from the main street, Västerlånggatan.