I remember many years ago that schools and offices were closed on Walpurgis Eve. But that has changed. I don’t know when, but I do recall we’ve had to work on this day for a long period of time now. Walpurgis Eve is celebrated on 30 April here in Sweden and it’s the day before […]
What’s Winter Break Without Snow
February is supposed to be the coldest month here, but unfortunately, we have a bit warmer weather this time. Gothenburg (Göteborg) is on the west coast, so winter is a tad more generous than in the north. If we are in the northern part of the country, it will be a different story. But winter […]
Gothenburg Lookout Point: Masthugget
One of the schools I work at on Mondays is close to Masthuggskyrkan or Masthugget Church. It’s an old church built in the 1900s, and it is situated on a hill. Although the church itself is worth a visit, the view outside the church makes it popular with tourists and locals. When hubby drives me […]
Panoramic View from Bohus Fortress
Sweden is one of the countries in Scandinavia that has a well-preserved number of fortresses. Luckily, I visited some of them and the experience would always be awe-inspiring. I’m particularly impressed by the built and enormousness of each of them. Most of the fortresses in Scandinavia were built even before WW1. They were used to protect […]
