24 students from Kungsholmen Gymnasium visited SUBIC Researchers at SUIBC introduced the principles of brain imaging and demonstrated experiments in various laboratories and behavioral experiments to the students SUBIC is dedicated to spreading knowledge to the public and takes pride in being both interesting and inspiring to younger generations Francisco de Lacerda introducing SUBIC to the students Master thesis student Daniel Karlström was demonstrating X-ray micro-tomography to the students where PhD candidate Caroline Arvidsson and Ekaterina Torubarova were demonstrating a research project while wearing VR goggles Dr Gláucia Laís Salomão was demonstrating her experiment on how we experience emotions conveyed by others' voices The Ruby Group has marked its debut in the Scandinavian market by securing its' first project Located in the heart of the island of Kungsholmen in Stockholm This venture is in partnership with Alecta Fastigheter a real estate company owned by Sweden´s largest pension fund Alecta introducing its' Lean Luxury concept to Northern Europe for the first time The brand's inaugural project in Sweden represents a significant milestone with entry into the Scandinavian market recognised as a formidable challenge due to the strong presence of local operators and a competitive office market will feature engaging public areas on the ground level Additionally the hotel will include a restaurant located on the 11th-floor which will be managed by a third-party restaurant operator positioned to join forces with our hotel With its strategic location in Kungsholmen the hotel ensures excellent access to public transportation Guests will find themselves in close proximity to major tourist attractions and the city's bustling café culture as well as the water and green park amenities The conversion of the former office building is being carried out under the management of Alecta Fastigheter as project developer and investor the interior design by Ruby's own design team led by Matthew Balon The new Ruby Hotel is scheduled to open in spring 2026 Hotel website Brand OwnerRuby Hotels GmbH Skanska has signed a twelve-year lease agreement for approximately 13,000 square meters of office space in the new self-developed Olivin property on western Kungsholmen in Stockholm With this lease the building is now about 55 percent leased Skanska is expected to take occupancy of its new head office in the fourth quarter of 2026 Western Kungsholmen has developed strongly over the past twenty years and is now one of Stockholm’s most attractive locations for work and living with good communications is the last piece of the puzzle to complete western Kungsholmen and comprises a total of approximately 90,000 square meters of new offices Olivin will be certified with the ambition to achieve LEED Platinum and Zero CO2 Parts of the frame are planned to be built in wood and the building has a pleasant entrance floor with well-thought-out spaces for health care Construction work will begin in the first quarter of 2024 and the office building is planned to be ready in the fourth quarter of 2026 This and previous releases can also be found at www.skanska.com                                  Skanska Group uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live we’re one of the world’s largest project development and construction companies with 2022 revenue totaling SEK 162 billion We operate across select markets in the Nordics Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 28,000 teammates we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime Zeam runs between Kungsholmen and Södermalm The stop on the north side is outside the Orangery while the stop on the south is below Skinnarviksberget Zeam employs technology to make the electric The development of this public transport has taken place in collaboration with the company Zeabuz – a spin-off from the research center for autonomous marine operations and systems (AMOS) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology – and its technology is going to be used for the driverless ferry and GPS are installed in the ferry to help the vessel navigate through the water by scanning the environment making smart decisions on its movement and ensuring a safe docking sequence For those who are not yet sold on the idea of having an electric Zeam states that the smart boat has perfect visibility day and night to help the passenger cross lands safely every time the design team is set to place a security operator on board at all times who monitors the system and is ready to take over the manual driving the solar panels on the roof of the boat soaks in energy enough to charge and let the vessel operate on its own operators plug the electric ferry with a power cable so it can be ready for transport the following day the driverless watercraft comes and goes every 15 minutes for around 15 hours a day The idea of ​​autonomous city ferries started at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim A group of researchers developed it in 2017 and created the first prototype MilliAmpere which would operate a 100-meter crossing between Ravnkloa and Vestre Kanalhavn in central Trondheim the company Zeabuz was founded in 2019 with the mission to commercialize the technology This was put into a test operation that was open to the public for four weeks in 2022 1,500 passengers traveled with MilliAmpere2 during the period without any intervention from the commander At the same time, Torghatten AS joined as a co-owner and operator of Zeabuz ‘Stockholm’s unique water environment makes the city perfect for being the first to launch the technology the water surfaces will stitch the city together and become a shortcut for all Stockholmers,’ says Reidun Svarva the ferry transports people to and from Kungsholmen and Södermalm in Stockholm every day the design team is set to place a security operator on board at all times who monitors the system zeabuz posted the first prototype of Zeam in 2020 companies: Zeabuz, Torghatten AS AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden Swedish makeup brand faces police probe over toxic chemicals Caia Cosmetics, the cosmetics company owned by Swedish influencer and entrepreneur Bianca Ingrosso, has been reported to the police by the Swedish Chemicals Agency for using illegal toxic chemicals, reports Swedish business newspaper Dagens industri The company's Germany-made product Caia Duo Eye Pencil contained so-called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) These are man-made substances that are difficult to break down and some of them are harmful to the environment and to human health The product was removed from the company's website in April and it has grown to become a hugely popular brand especially among teenage girls She started out as a child actor and performer but mainly rose to fame thanks to Wahlgrens värld a Swedish reality TV series following the daily lives of her famous artist family with her mother Pernilla Wahlgren as the matriarch she among other things hosts her own talk show Police are investigating after a man aged around 20 was injured in a shooting in Malmö shortly before midnight on Tuesday Several people were seen running from the scene The man went to hospital of his own accord and had minor gunshot wounds Swedish vocabulary: to investigate – att undersöka Iranian journalist in hiding in Sweden after Iran puts his name on 'death list' who has lived in Sweden for the past ten years has with the help of the Swedish security services (Säpo) gone into hiding after finding out his name is on a secret "death list" said to have been created by the Iranian government An order to kill Abasian has allegedly been given to gang criminals in Sweden "Säpo is taking the threat very seriously," he told the Aftonbladet tabloid Säpo declined to comment when approached by Aftonbladet, but it has previously confirmed that the Iranian regime is recruiting criminal gangs in Sweden to carry out attacks on Swedish soils and that it has already thwarted several Iranian planned attacks in Sweden It has been widely reported in Swedish media that perpetrators linked to Swedish gang leader Rawa Majid's Foxtrot network were behind a hand grenade attack on the Israeli embassy in Stockholm in January allegedly acting on the orders of the Iranian regime Swedish vocabulary: to hide (oneself) – att gömma (sig) The latest news on the Kungsholmen shooting Not much more information has been released after a shooting near the busy Rådhuset metro station on Stockholm's Kungsholmen island on Tuesday around three to five shots were fired through the window of a business venue A witness described the suspect as a young boy although that remains unconfirmed by police Swedish media also report that police are linking the shooting to a suspected attempted murder on Kungsholmen on Monday Swedish vocabulary: a suspect – en misstänkt Please log in here to leave a comment Posted in Future, News on 15 March The Ruby Group has marked its debut in the Scandinavian market by securing its first project a real estate company owned by Sweden’s largest pension fund Alecta introducing its’ Lean Luxury concept to Northern Europe for the first time The brand’s inaugural project in Sweden represents a significant milestone Zurich Bar: Top: Artists impression of exterior the hotel ensures excellent access to public transportation Guests will find themselves in close proximity to major tourist attractions and the city’s bustling café culture as well as the water and green park amenities “We are very excited to enter the Scandinavian market with this unique project and bring our Lean Luxury philosophy to Stockholm” “By designing and building modularly centralising more and automating consistently behind the scenes we are making luxurious and unique hotel experiences affordable for our guests while creating a leaner and more adaptable cost structure which in turn means lower risks for our property partners Entering the Swedish market marks a significant milestone for us We are thankful for our partner Alecta Fastigheter’s trust and great cooperation Our focus is now on growth and establishing a strong presence in Sweden and across Scandinavia.” “We are proud and thrilled that Ruby Hotels has selected Alecta Fastigheter and our premises as their entry point into the Scandinavian market the selection of hotels in Stockholm becomes even more appealing for guests we have the opportunity to pioneer something completely new in Kungsholmen Business Manager Urban Development at Alecta Fastigheter The conversion of the former office building is being carried out under the management of Alecta Fastigheter as project developer and investor and the interior design by Ruby’s own design team led by Matthew Balon the acclaimed design studio behind iconic interiors such as the Burj Al Arab will further grow Ennismore’s network in North America... People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases according to a study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal JAMA Neurology patients with cardiovascular diseases who live in polluted environments may require additional support from care providers to prevent dementia The number of people living with dementia is projected to triple in the next 30 years No curative treatment has been identified and the search for modifiable risk and protective factors remains a public health priority Recent studies have linked both cardiovascular disease and air pollution to the development of dementia but findings on the air pollution-link have been scarce and inconsistent the researchers examined the link between long-term exposure to air pollution and dementia and what role cardiovascular diseases play in that association Almost 3,000 adults with an average age of 74 and living in the Kungsholmen district in central Stockholm were followed for up to 11 years The annual average level of particulate matter 2.5 microns or less in width (PM2.5) are considered low compared to international standards we were able to establish harmful effects on human health at levels below current air pollution standards," says first author Giulia Grande researcher at the Department of Neurobiology Care Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institutet "Our findings suggest air pollution does play a role in the development of dementia and mainly through the intermediate step of cardiovascular disease and especially stroke." the risk of dementia increased by more than 50 percent per interquartile range (IQR) difference in mean PM2.5 levels and by 14 percent per IQR in nitrogen oxide Heart failure and ischemic heart disease both enhanced the dementia risk and stroke explained almost 50 percent of air pollution-related dementia cases "Air pollution is an established risk factor for cardiovascular health and because CVD accelerates cognitive decline we believe exposure to air pollution might negatively affect cognition indirectly," says Giulia Grande virtually all of the association of air pollution with dementia seemed to be through the presence or the development of CVD adding more reason to reduce emissions and optimize treatment of concurrent CVD and related risk factors particularly for people living in the most polluted areas of our cities The study was funded by the Swedish National Study on Aging and Care in Kungsholmen the Swedish Ministry of Health and Social Affairs Karolinska Institutet's funding for doctoral education and the Swedish Research Council for Health 10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.4914 Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system. Copyright © 2025 by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world Will the UK Follow?Property values in Sweden have plunged 17% since last year’s peak Brightly painted residential houses stand in the Kungsholmen district of Stockholm Every weekday I look at the biggest developments in the world of markets and economics and explain exactly what it all means for your money Send your feedback, opinions or questions to jstepek2@bloomberg.net I plan to print the best comments every Friday so if you’d rather I didn’t consider you for publication or else I’ll assume you’re happy to see your name (or email pseudonym) in lights Courtyard by Marriott has opened its first hotel in Scandinavia the Courtyard Stockholm Kungsholmen under a franchise agreement with Scandinavian Hospitality Group (SHG) With 278 guest rooms and more than 1,000 square meters of meeting space the hotel is the largest Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Europe the hotel is located in the Kungsholmen neighborhood of Stockholm within walking distance of the city centre and next door to one of the city's main metro stations Opening rates begin from 990 SEK (USD $132) per night Marriott Rewards members will receive a special 20% off Stay for Breakfast rate for stays from April through June The Courtyard by Marriott brand features hotels with a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected Intuitive services and design accommodate guests’ desire for choice and control and allow them to use the public space and guest rooms to meet all of their needs while on the road With more than 860 locations in 30 countries Courtyard is Marriott’s largest brand; 200 additional Courtyard by Marriott hotels will open around the world over the next three years “Courtyard is expanding internationally at a rapid pace and we’re thrilled to introduce this innovative brand to Scandinavia,” said Janis Milham “With the opening of the Courtyard Stockholm Kungsholmen Courtyard now has a presence in 30 countries around the world and we look forward to continuing to serve our guests as we enter many new regions in the future.” The public space at the Courtyard by Marriott Stockholm Kungsholmen evokes a contemporary feel and gives guests the space and functionality to both work and socialize with flexible seating options the hotel offers 12 meeting rooms with a total of 1,000 square meters of meeting space The 278 guest rooms of the Courtyard Stockholm Kungsholmen are some of the largest in the city with 26 square meters of space for guests to spread out amenities include complimentary high-speed internet access the hotel offers guests access to an on-site fitness center The Courtyard by Marriott Stockholm Kungsholmen features Bjork Bar & Grill loft-style restaurant for dining and lounging Taking its name for the Swedish word for “birch tree,” renowned designer Henry Chebaane designed the restaurant to represent a virtual forest filled with the colors and textures of the local trees Bjork Bar & Grill features both dishes and cocktails made with regional Swedish produce including sparkling wine made of birch sap from the trees in the local forest The Courtyard by Marriott Stockholm Kungsholmen along with over 3,200 Marriott-affiliated hotels worldwide the guest reward program that allows its over 30 million members to earn points or airline miles for each dollar spent during each stay Elizabeth Caminiti(301) 380-9014Marriott a global provider of IT and business process services have signed lease agreements for two new offices One is in Solna Business Park and has about 4,200 sqm of floorspace and the other is in the Glädjen area of Västra Kungsholmen and has about 1,300 sqm of floorspace The lease agreements are for seven years and handover is scheduled to take place in March 2023 in Kungsholmen and in October 2023 in Solna Business Park Mainly CGI employees in Kista will move to the office in Solna Business Park Many of the company’s customers are already located in Solna Business Park and the surrounding area and CGI and Fabege will tailor the premises to meet the former’s exacting requirements regarding will move to the address Franzéngatan 6 on the popular Hornsbergs strand on Kungsholmen The offices are in easy cycling distance of each other and are also located on the same metro line “We needed new premises that could evolve together with our growing business we were looking for a flexible solution that would allow our employees to work and have meetings in different locations around Stockholm And we certainly get that with Fabege’s solution,” says Leif Alama Solna Business Park has an excellent location between two popular and expansive municipalities – Solna and Sundbyberg The area has undergone extensive development in recent years including having more frequent and more varied local traffic It has also become one of the areas with the most solar panels in Sweden This development work is now being stepped up even further as well as better pedestrian routes and parks “We have worked hard and in a targeted way with CGI to design the optimal solution for its needs and the result is two offices rather than one It has been an exciting and very enjoyable assignment that has now resulted in us adding another strong brand to our areas,” says Andreas Malmsäter Västra Kungsholmen is an area that is continuing to develop at a rapid pace and is one of the last major area of expansion in central Stockholm and its immediate proximity to Östra Kungsholmen’s Stenstaden district contribute to its popularity for both businesses and residents The property Glädjen 12 has recently been renovated and modernised Fabege is one of the largest commercial property owners in central Stockholm and by far the largest in Solna Business Park the former brewery stands proudly in the western kungsholmen district of stockholm it faced economic difficulty and eventually fell into bankruptcy since then it has been used in various ways but years of neglect left the structure in a state of severe disrepair.  the building houses offices as well as numerous meeting spaces the façade underwent substantial remodeling which is evident by the project’s more than six year timeline. now renovated and inhabited it has once again regained its former splendor.  the original site was built in the early 1890s  octapharma also purchased the surrounding buildings for use as research labs (left) meetingbox (right) large office space with view (left) cafeteria(right) exposed wood construction designboom has received this project through its ‘DIY submissions’ feature, which welcomes readers to submit their own work for publication. see more designboom readers submissions here Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information 2018 at 11:00 PM ESTBookmarkSaveLock This article is for subscribers only.Swedish housing prices just slumped the most in a decade but banks are still fighting for a piece of the pie is adding volume in an effort to defend its chunk of the country’s 3.12 trillion-krona ($392 billion) home-loan industry competition shows no sign of abating as new entrants join the market and niche players double down 2017 at 12:00 AM ESTUpdated on December 14 2017 at 4:15 AM ESTBookmarkSaveLock This article is for subscribers only.Sweden’s housing slump deepened last month as the market struggles to absorb a supply glut and households lose confidence Home prices fell 2.9 percent nationwide in November following a drop of 3.0 percent in October according to the Nasdaq OMX Valueguard-KTH Housing Index They are now 0.2 percent lower than a year earlier the first time since May 2012 that prices have dropped on an annual basis The texts on this site have been auto-translated which may result in some linguistic errors The majority of the world's population is religious and this proportion is expected to increase in the future Religious teachings and leaders have a great influence on individuals as well as on societies and world events understanding of the role of religion in development processes is often limited and religion is often treated more as a subject than as a method religion can have a central role as a tool for creating the conditions for development – ​​something that more and more non-faith-based organizations realize.    What can the role of religion as a development aid tool look like What are the most important success factors and challenges in interreligious cooperation VaWhat can we learn from working on normative issues in collaboration with religious actors And can faith contribute to the preservation of biodiversity? Josephine Sundqvist was awarded 2024 FUF AwardOn this occasion FUF invites you to a seminar that begins with an award ceremony and an introductory speech on the theme of 'religion and development' This is followed by a panel discussion moderated by the award winner.  Sign up HERE no later than February 19th.  Subscribe to webcasts via youtube.com/fufplay The association for development issues (FUF) is a politically and religiously independent non-profit association Our purpose is to inform and create debate about global development and Sweden's role in the world Do you want to apply for an internship through FUF get involved as a volunteer or simply support an association that works with knowledge debate and commitment for a fair and sustainable world Just over a year has passed since the government presented its reform agenda for Swedish development assistance and several of the changes have already been launched What will development assistance look like in the coming years and what does the next step in the work on the reform agenda entail FUF invites you to a conversation with Minister for Development Assistance and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa.  The conversation will be held on February 5th from 16.00:17.15 PM to 61:XNUMX PM at The Works Stadshagen Strandbergsgatan XNUMX on Kungsholmen in Stockholm will moderate the conversation and participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions.  The conversation will also be livestreamed and can be followed on FUF's YouTube channel FUFPlay.  Art work by Carolina Falkholt to be painted over A five-storey high depiction of an erect blue penis on a Stockholm apartment building is to be painted over just a week after its unveiling following a storm of complaints from neighbours The company that owns the block, Atrium Ljungberg, told Aftonbladet it had seen the work by the artist Carolina Falkholt for the first time on Wednesday morning – along with other residents of the Swedish capital’s central Kungsholmen island. “Culture and art are important in developing interesting urban environments,” Camilla Klimt, the company’s marketing manager, told the paper. “Of course, we care about artistic freedom. But at the same time, we must respect neighbours’ opinions.” Klimt said the work would stay up for a short while so everyone interested could experience it. Although some people had welcomed the penis as an “important part of the debate about sexuality, body and gender”, others – especially neighbours – had “received it less well and perceived it as offensive”, she said. Atrium Ljungberg has allowed a collective of local artists, Kollektivet Livet, free rein to decorate the apartment block wall as it sees fit since 2008. The murals usually stay in place for at least six months before a new one is commissioned. Read moreFalkholt said at the unveiling that she hoped her blue penis would be better received in Stockholm than a similar pink one was when it appeared on the side of an apartment building in Manhattan’s Lower East Side in December The New York work was painted over within three days instead of the intended three weeks after similar complaints from locals. But Falkholt said on Wednesday she thought the reaction in her native Sweden would be different. “I think perhaps it will be allowed to remain here, people will get the message and let it take its place in the debate,” she said. “I think there’s more intellectual space to discuss the subject, in a nuanced way.” She said she liked to think of the Stockholm painting – titled Fuck the World – as “a reincarnation”. Falkholt could not be reached for comment on Friday. Scandic has now launched its second Scandic Go hotel in Stockholm with 234 rooms. Together with property owner Pandox, the company has opened a new hotel at Fridhemsplan on the island of Kungsholmen in Stockholm. The parties have completed a comprehensive renovation of the hotel, which is now ready to welcome guests who want to explore the wide range of entertainment and experiences Stockholm offers. Fridhemsplan is a major gateway to central Stockholm. The residential buildings, restaurants, bars, stores and vast green spaces in the area create a vibrant and lively environment that attracts leisure and business travelers alike. A good price, inviting design, smooth self-service and breakfast and hot food around the clock are key elements of the new Scandic Go brand. The hotel rooms at Scandic Go have a youthful design that features smart solutions and clever storage facilities – features that are attractive to a new target group of leisure travelers who want to take advantage of a city’s leisure and event offerings rather than focusing on the hotel stay itself. The new hotel is certified by the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. By testing new materials, investing in sustainable finishes and interior design with as low CO2 emissions as possible, the aim is to offer an environmentally friendly hotel experience. In the hotel decor, recycled materials have been prioritized, including chairs made from coffee grounds and tabletops made from recycled textiles. In as far as possible, items used in the hotel can also be taken apart for reuse or recycling. Following the opening, Scandic will operate two hotels with a total of 358 rooms under the Scandic Go brand. 2008If Paris is the City of Light and Rome the Eternal City City of Many Islands on Sparkling Waters and Elegantly Dressed People Drinking Beer and Riding on Boats on the Most Perfect Summer Days That's a pretty good description of this beautiful and underrated European capital owing to its network of islands and an architectural balance of old and new is the perfect season to explore the city's charming cafés Kungsholmen Kungsholmen is great for those nights when your date wants cured hamachi and sake and you feel like a Cuban Piggham burrito and a Tuborg lager Norr Mälarstrand, Kajplats 464; 011-46-8-505-24450; kungsholmen.com Aquavit Grill & Raw Bar Marcus Samuelsson is famous for bringing modern Swedish cuisine to the States Now he has opened the first international outpost of his Manhattan restaurant Samuelsson should feel at home at the Clarion Hotel Sign Östra Järnvagsgatan 35; 011-46-8-676-9850; clarionsign.com Stockhome Scandinavian design is known for its colorfulness and inventive novelty—all traits on display at this fun housewares store Kungsgatan 25; 011-46-8-230-800; stockhome.se Humlegården and the attraction at this outdoor bar is twofold: the green lawn of the Humlegården park the place is an unpretentious and lovely spot to linger over a drink with the after-work crowd Intersection of Sturegatan and Humlegårdsgatan; 011-46-8-545-07656; stureplansgruppen.se Östermalms Saluhall Östermalms Saluhall is a large and lively indoor food market that's just a short walk from Birger Jarlsgatan and the fashionable shopping district of Norrmalm The 19th-century building feels like a church of food The counter at Lisa Elmqvist is an excellent place for a shopping break over gravlax or fantastic smoked eel Östermalmstorg; ostermalmshallen.se Mathias Dahlgren Stockholm's serious eaters mourned the closing of this chef's Michelin-starred Bon Lloc but he's back with last spring's opening of his eponymous restaurant in the Grand Hôtel Stockholm There's an austere formal dining room with extravagant tasting-menu options and a more laid-back bar where you can take an edited tour of tastes from near (Dövestad Gård pork; pâté of Småland veal) and far (Romanian yellow chanterelles; Nebraskan beef) Södra Blasieholmshamnen 6; 011-46-8-679-3584; mdghs.com Bakfickan Bakfickan literally means "hip pocket," and indeed it is a perfect little lunchtime hideaway at The Royal Opera House separate from the grander restaurant around the corner but the attention to detail makes a dish like the classic biff rydberg (diced tenderloin Jakobs Torg 12; 011-46-8-676-5809; operakallaren.se Cajsa Warg This food shop was named for an 18th-century Swedish cookbook author whose culinary motto was a kind of precursor to the Slow Food approach: Man tager vad man haver or "You take what you get." Cajsa Warg sells classic food products and ready-made sauces in the trendy SoFo (south of Folkungagatan) neighborhood of Södermalm Renstiernas gata 20; 011-46-8-642-2350; cajsawarg.se Hotel J This is a city in love with its waterways and outlying islands If you don't have time for a full-scale exploration of the archipelago the Hotel J in the Nacka Strand district is a nice compromise The nautically themed shorefront hotel is close to town (just a 20-minute ferry ride from the center of the city) but delivers the calming feel of the summer getaway islands Ellensviksvägen 1; 011-46-8-601-3000; restaurantj.com Before you go, download this story with an illustrated map of the top destinations. Both the Boys and Girls sides opened with assured performances on the first two days of the competition, with the girls beating Kungsholmen BBK and Team Gothenburg and the Boys seeing off Køge BBK and Salon Vilpas at the Farum Arena the invitational has been recognised by FIBA as one of the best international youth tournaments 15 other teams from 7 different countries played in four divided groups before a round of playoffs England were in Group E together with Next Hoops The competition format for the girls was a league with England pitted against four Swedish teams: Alviks BBK Head Coaches were Annie Scanlon (girls) and Charles Vuong (boys), both coming fresh from leading their England teams to U14 Tri-Nations titles at the NBPC in Manchester earlier this month The physiotherapy and sports science team for both squads is Jason Laird and Lauren Adams The aim of the trip to continue the players’ development as part of the England Talent Programme by exposing them to new challenges and different styles of basketball Players were chosen following  last week's selection camp at the National Basketball Performance Centre in Manchester Copyright Basketball England 2024. All Rights Reserved. just to the left when you cross Djurgårdsbrunn run along the path with the water along your left depending on your stamina and how long you want to run divert your route into the woods or loop back through into the museum district | Pass through Blå Porten and run along the water / Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons Lidingö Known as the ‘Island of Health’, Lidingö is covered with areas for exercise bunnies. It’s even home to the Swedish Sports Confederation’s development centre, where quite a few of Sweden’s elite athletes train. For runners head over Lidingöbron (Lidingö Bridge), which has dedicated running/walking and cycling paths as you enter the island turn to the right and follow that path along the water tranquil neighbourhoods and eventually an area called Gåshaga where you can hop on a ferry back to the city | Peaceful yet active Lidingö / Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons Hagaparken Perfect for running in both summer and winter Hagaparken is located just north of Stockholm and can be reached on foot in just ten minutes from Odenplan The best route is arguably the 11km loop around the lake This park has loads of paths to run away from the water as well – lots of forest and open fields – and since it’s so popular with runners you’ll be sure to pick up some tips | Look closely to find the runner in Hagaparken / Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons Årstaviken Just south of Södermalm Årstaviken is a beautiful and fairly straightforward run of about 8km stretching from Skanstullsbron (Skanstull’s Bridge) to Liljeholmensbron (Liljehomen’s Bridge) What makes it so beautiful are the old boats Most of the way the canal will be right alongside you and because this path is maintained year round you can run even in the colder weather | Tranquil Årstaskogen / Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons Södermalm Södermalm may be crawling with hipsters but for runners in the city it’s the path that winds along the entire outer edge of the island that’s the real attraction You can do a full lap of the island (around 11km) and it’s got plenty of challenges if you want to avoid the completely level route including steep stairs and plenty of up and down hill areas That it rims the island means the views are pretty outrageous so don’t get distracted | Challenge yourself on the cliffs of Södermalm / Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons Långholmen Short and sweet and utterly relaxing a run around one of Stockholm’s smaller islands It’s a moderate run and the charm of Långholmen will disappear behind you far too quickly but since it’s super close to Södermalm you can extend the run in myriad ways such as using Slussen as your starting point Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy If Södermalm is too much head over to Långholmen | ©Jess Pac / Flickr Liljeholmen This area of the city is just starting to come into its own which means it’s still peaceful and uncrowded but new development has made the waterfront ideal for running The best way to do this route is start at Hornstull and head over Liljeholm’s Bridge From there it’s along the water and through parks and forests – or you can cross a bridge along the way and head back into the city | Liljehomen is wonderful for shorter, more relaxed runs / Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons Hellasgården This gorgeous recreation area just south of the city is part of Nacka Reserve and is littered with marked trails so you can run as long (or as little) as you’d like There’s a big lake that is perfect for running around as well as plenty of paths through the forests – some more challenging than others You can also combine your run with kayaking or canoeing cross country skiing or pretty much any other outdoor activity you can think of | There are plenty of marked trails at Hellasgården / Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons Kungsholmen Much of the Kings Island, as Kungsholmen is known in English is a bit ignored in Stockholm – it’s where you don’t go unless someone you know lives there or if you work there Which all means that unless you’re hanging around City Hall or Rålambshovparken you’re going to find some pretty peaceful areas right in the middle of the city City Hall is a great place to start your run – begin at City Hall and soon you’ll pass Rålambshovsparken and be making your way around the whole island which is one of the more gorgeous but lesser known routes in the city | Kungsholmstrand is delightfully relaxed / Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons Gärdet Nestled up close to Östermalm (and somewhat considered part of Ösermalm) Gärdet is open fields and some deep forest – and the whole area is literally right at your door step This is the perfect place for a bookend run – one that starts or ends your day It will take you right to the outer edges of Djurgården so if you’re looking for a challenge combine the two areas and really go for it all in the midst of some pretty heady scenery and plenty of peace most peaceful running spots in Stockholm with this handy map: See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November See & Do Lesser-Known Summer Destinations to Visit in Europe See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer Art Stockholm’s 10 Contemporary Art Galleries You Should Visit See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September Guides & Tips Beat the Crowds with these Alternative Summer Destinations Guides & Tips The Best 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sport a coat of arms on your Sunday china or want to declare that you have made it A comfortable labradoodle stroll from the Royal Game Park it is as close to Mayfair or le 16e that you will get anywhere north of Berlin Another perk for the true Östermalm resident is that one will constantly bump into aunts of one’s old school chums who will tell one that they saw one’s mother just the other day If you feel that good park benches are the hallmarks of any first-rate local entertainment scene and are confident that your surname won’t dilute the prominence of the nameboard in your building’s entrance Östermalm might just be the perfect neighbourhood for you Gärdet is somewhat of a natural child of Östermalm local etiquette has residents specify Gärdet or Östermalm "sort of" Gärdet is now the home of Dowager Countesses and cash poor children of polite society The former will invariably insist that a modest ceiling height is no reason not to keep hefty family heirlooms such as chandeliers and large ancestral portraits If you feel that vast open fields are about as exciting as it gets then surely this is the ideal neighbourhood for you With its imposing buildings and chic parks Vasastan is the bourgeois version of its aristo’ neighbour Östermalm the former is a multitasking young career mum regular yoga sessions and a beautiful kitchen If you love Swedish minimalist clothing brands and go "deliiish!" when you think of overly complicated lattes-to-go it was decided that the centre of Stockholm nevertheless ought to be demolished to make room for a more modern and bold architecture To this very day the new buildings continue to be admired and cherished by tens of people most of whom are architects living in Södermalm Others have abandoned the area in favour of tourists If you are one of the people who believe that eventually all architecture will look good People who live in Kungsholmen enjoy stressing that Kungsholmen is part of inner Stockholm a notion underlined by the naming of the anonymous shopping mall Västermalmsgallerian* This is an island where tendencies of any particular neighbourhood character are deemed unnecessary or pretentious Instead residents emphasise the closeness to nature and how convenient it is to live so very very close to the city centre (did we mention that Kungsholmen is part of inner Stockholm?) If you have yet to come to terms with not wanting to live in a city in the first place and love interior design magazine inspired done up kitchens this could very well be the island for you * The name Västermalm refers to the western inner Stockholm district harmonising with the already established names of its southern Stora & Lilla Essingen: Sturdy islands upon which a motorway rests  At some point it was decided that this historic gem would be best used for the vending of historically inaccurate miniature Vikings and bad coffee A predicament that has skewed the tourist-to-local ratio making it nearly impossible to stereotype its residents (who most probably exist.. If you love history and are no taller than a 17th century cobbler an apartment in Gamla Stan might just be for you This former working-class district is long since gentrified Cockneys will still come over for the weekend pint although most of the island now caters for middle-aged journalists and young hipsters While some residents secretly pretend to live in Berlin others will swear on their vintage Vespas to be living in Palermo Solidarity is a hallmark to this island and locals would gladly consider inviting members of the poor into their homes (just not this weekend when the parquet floor is being refurbished) an event yet to be visited by an actual farmer If you think "what is that supposed to mean?" when you hear the expression "liberal elite" you too might want to consider moving to Södermalm This prestigious suburb is the dream of CEOs and other members of the mercantile classes it is so prestigious that young people growing up in its crown jewel regularly state that they live north of the city Trying to characterise Solna is like trying to characterise the Swedish cheese hushållsost It’s not so much a particular kind of cheese as a cheese But despite not being able to articulate exactly why locals remain highly sentimental about their borough A predicament that has led it to be not only Stockholm’s premier producer of common men and women Bromma: Petite bourgeoise & bourgeoisie  conveniently close to the city and during the winter months filled with branded down jackets Houses range from large seaside bourgeoise to small formerly working class but now shut-up-mortgaged-middle class residents will take every opportunity to mention where they are from They are from Bromma and they are homeowners Söder om Söder (south of Södermalm): The Marimekko middle class This down-to-earth type area is ideal for everyone from subtenants from the north who put down "craft beer" under "interests" in job applications to ordinary families and homeowning bobos (bourgeois-bohèmes) The common denominator being a profound appreciation for teak furniture and the modest lines of Scandinavian 50s design a style invariably referred to as "good taste" (god smak) It simply doesn’t get more New England than this in Stockholm People in leisure class Nacka strive to look like they just got off their sailing boat Good to know is that local regulation stipulates ladies to wear crisp pastel canvas sailing shoes and men worn down leather ones Lidingö: Homeowners with premium priced watches  With its characteristic French sounding i-vowel the name Liiiidingö has become synonymous with Swedish wealth Lidingö residents prefer local trains (bana) running on separate tracks from the rest of Stockholm’s commuter trains and underground system Mikael Barclay is a marketing professional keen social observer and serious dabbler in writing Born in Stockholm to a Swedish mother and a British Jamaican father he felt destined to have a go at living abroad for himself Tokyo and London he is now based in Stockholm