Flat Beth in Sweden: January 2014

Thursday, 23 January 2014

The view from the Ericsson building in Lindholmen at night

The view from the Ericsson building in Lindholmen

Getting the Ferry to Ericsson in Lindholmen

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Shipbuilding in Goteborg

Eriksberg is an area on Hisingen in Gothenburg where Eriksbergs Mekaniska Verkstads AB had their shipyard until bankruptcy in 1979. For over a century the area was dominated by shipbuilding but a crisis in the 1970s destroyed the industry.

Since the collapse of the shipyards, the area has been rebuilt into Gothenburg's finest modern neighbourhood. The former machinery buildings have been renovated into a hotel with conference facilities. An 84 metre high gantry crane - the Eriksberg crane - stands as a remnant of the area's shipbuilding past.

Time for dinner

At the end of the day, a good meal is a must.

Time for more Fika

After a long day out in the cold weather, it is time for a Fika. A nice coffee and a treat.

The Winter run, part II

Later that day, when the sun went down....

A winter 10Km race in Goteborg

The venue for the Winter Run in Gothenburg is located in front of Björngård villa in Slottsskogen in central Gothenburg. There will Tentipi pitch their warm and cozy tent and where we are going with candles and bonfires light up the arena area and, together with the participants and the audience create a great atmosphere in the winter darkness.

Gotland sheep and Gotland ponies in Slottsskogen

Some deer and elk in Slottsskogen

A nice view of the snow capped city

Some smart animals staying indoors

As I was wandering around the park I saw some of the smarter animals. The penguins and the ducks had decided it was to cold outside and were staying indoors.

Wednesday, 22 January 2014

A little waterfall in the park

A Harbor seal enjoing a swim.

I couldn't believe it, there were some harbor seals in the pond.

The were swimming around enjoying the weather.

Some of the wildlife in the park

I saw these ducks playing in the water. It looked a little cold, so I decided not to go for a swim.

Then I came arosss this big pond. I think I can see something swimming in there. I am not sure.

It is a little cold in Sweden

Oh my.. It is a little cold in Sweden. There is snow and ice every where. I wish I had brought a good winter coat with me.

I was lucky to find a bench on which I could sit down and rest for a while.

A walk in Slottsskogen

I went for a walk in the lovely Slottsskogen (English: Castle Forest). This is a large park located in central Gothenburg.

When Gothenburg was founded in the 17th century, the area of Slottsskogen was a forest that belonged to (the old) Älvsborg Fortress. In the 1880s the city had grown to the vicinity of the forest, and merchant August Kobb took initiative to create the city park, which has the character of an English garden with lawns and trees.

Slottsskogen has a wide range of activities: there is a zoo with Swedish animals, a pond with seals and penguins, a Swedish heritage area with small cottages from different counties, a playground for football, softball, frisbee golf and so forth. Slottskogen is also the home of the Way Out West Festival, which occurs annually.