Stockholm - Sodermalm, Fotografiska and Slussen

On my first day in Stockholm, I walked across to Sodermalm, which has the highest point in the city giving great views of Norrmalm where I was staying. I walked along the waterfront to Fotografiska where they are showing an Exhibition called Wonderland by Kirsty Mitchell - very striking portraits. 

 

 I then walked back via the regeneration area around Slussen, the lock that separates the sea from the fresh water of Lake Mälaren.

 

  The construction of the New Slussen is one of the largest urban transformation projects in Sweden. Working in collaboration with the City of Stockholm, the SEK 12 Billion project seeks to create a dynamic urban quarter, transforming the city centre. The Foster + Partners' design creates pedestrian connections between the two districts that have long been separated by the maze of roads and concrete passages. It will also transform the existing infrastructure to minimise the threat of flooding by expanding the lock capacity five-fold and providing a 21st century transport interchange. Once complete, the new public terraces will give visitors spectacular views over Stockholm - see the designs below.