Around White Mountains
Discover one of Södermalm's most beloved oases in a whole new way. During this city walk in Vita Bergen, participants will be accompanied by experienced guide Peter Frisk through a park where nature, culture and history meet in a unique way.
Here, on Östra Söder, awaits a story about how people lived, worked and created life in the area from simple cottages to literary environments. With his personal storytelling style, Peter highlights both the big features and the small details that make Vita Bergen something special. It will be a warm, vibrant and inspiring walk in one of the most charming parts of the city.
What's included
- Discover the hidden history of Vita Bergen, from workers' quarters to lush green park
- Follow in the footsteps of famous authors such as Per Anders Fogelström and Stig Claesson
- Meet places with unique character, small cottages, colonial lots and historic environments
- Led by south expert Peter Frisk who has aroused the interest of Stockholmers for 25 years with his incredible stories about the city's history.
What do you get to experience during the city walk?
The hike starts in Stig Claesson park and takes participants into the special landscape of Vita Bergen, where hills, greenery and historic buildings create an environment that feels far removed from the pace of the city.
During the tour, Peter Frisk tells about life in the area in the past, about the working families who lived in the small cottages, about everyday life in the South and about how the area has changed over the years. Here, participants get to experience a different side of Stockholm, where the traces of history are still clear in both the environment and the stories.
The walk passes several interesting places, such as Sweden's first colonial lot area, the popular open-air theatre, historic buildings such as Groen's Ore Farm and the fabled Faggens tavern. More modern elements are also woven in, such as the Svenska Ord's writing lair and stories about cultural personalities who had a connection to the area.
It is a quiet and atmospheric hike where nature and history go hand in hand, perfect for those who want to experience Södermalm beyond the most visited trails.
Practical information
**Where does the hike start? **
In Stig Claesson park, Beckbrennarbacken, on Södermalm.
**How long is the hike? **
About 1.5 hours.
**What is the hike about? **
About the history of Vita Bergen, the people who lived there and the development of the area from the past to the present.
**Who guides the tour? **
The experienced Söderguide Peter Frisk.
**Is the hike suitable for Stockholmers? **
Yes, especially for those who want to discover a calmer and more historic side of Södermalm.
**Do you need to prepare? **
No, but comfortable shoes are recommended as it may be hilly in the area.
**Is the hike conducted in all weathers? **
Yes, so dress according to the weather.
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