Welcome to a magical city walk where we explore Astrid Lindgren's Stockholm — the city that inspired one of Sweden's most beloved writers and her amazing stories.
From the country to the big city
But the journey begins long before she arrived in the capital. Hear about Astrid Lindgren's upbringing on the farm Näs outside Vimmerby, where she grew up with her siblings in a safe, rural environment with her parents Samuel August and Hanna. Here was born her love of storytelling, play and freedom. Astrid was a good student at school and had several close friends — but it was the play that attracted the most. She loved climbing trees, playing Indian and inventing adventures, just as her characters would later do.
We follow her journey to Stockholm, where she had several professions before becoming a writer — journalist, secretary and editor. Hear about how life in the big city shaped her, her passion for jazz, and what it was like to become a single mother at the age of 19. Astrid later had another child, and it was to her daughter Karin that she told one evening about a red-haired girl with freckles — a story that changed children's literature forever.
Astrid's life in Stockholm
The walk takes us through the Atlas Quarter and Vasaparken, where Astrid lived for much of her life and wrote many of her beloved books. We pass Sabbatsberg Hospital and Sinnena's garden, before reaching Tegnérlunden, a place she passed almost daily during 25 years on her way to work. Here you will hear about the boy Bo Vilhelm Olsson, who one day disappeared from our world and became Mio i Mio, my Mio.
Of course, we highlight the characters from her books who have managed to inspire generations of children and young people all over the world!
Welcome to discover Stockholm through the eyes of Astrid Lindgren!
- 90 minutes city walk with authorized guide
- Astrid Lindgren's own story spiced up with elements from her books
- Visit to Valentin Sabbat's inn and health fountain
About the Guide
The tour is organized in collaboration with Den Gröna Guide/Stefan Maurbakken who is an authorized city guide in Stockholm. The hike is led by Stefan himself or a good colleague.
**Gathering site/hike's end: **
Collection on the raised stone carved Astrid Lindgren terrace opposite Dalagatan 46. Take the subway or shuttle to Odenplan and walk 7 minutes. The walk ends in Tegnerlunden, a 7-minute walk from the Rådmansgatan metro station. Please use SL's trip planner: sl.se
**Length of hike: **
90 minutes or 2.3 kilometers.
**Availability: **
Asphalt, gravel, slopes and stairs. If you are in a wheelchair, use a permobil or have a stroller/bike with you - let me know at the time of booking and I will adjust the roads to avoid stairs and height differences as much as possible.
Comfortable shoes and clothing for any weather.
Dogs
Friendly dogs on leashes are welcome.
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