Sodertalje Tourist Attractions
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Southwest of Stockholm is the industrial town of Södertälje (pop. 60,000), which grew out of a Viking trading post situated between Lake Mälar and the Baltic. Originally called simply Tälje, it took the name of Södertälje when the town of Norrtälje was founded. The diverse cultural and sporting life in Södertälje attracts thousands of travelers each year. Most visitors arrive at one of six different railway stations.Its industrial development was fostered by the construction of the Södertälje Canal (1807-19) and the railroad line from Stockholm to Göteberg, which passed through Södertälje. In Stortorg are St Ragnhild's Church (which preserves some 13th century work), the new Town Hall (1965) and other modern buildings. The old Town Hall was moved to the banks of the canal. In an open-air museum (Östra Sörmlands Museet) on the Torrelkällberg old houses and workshops have been re- erected. There is also a working bakery which makes a local specialty, Södertälje kringlor. 2km/ 1.25mi south of the town is a bathing station, Södertälje Havsbad.
Södermalms Viewpoint
In Stockholm's Södermalms Torg is the Katarinahiss, an elevator giving access to a platform and restaurant at a height of 36m/120ft, from which there are fine views of the old town and the northern districts of the city. From the viewing platform an iron gangway leads to Mosebacketorg.
Södermalms - Municipal Museum
On the south side of Södermalms Torg is Stockholm's former Town Hall (17th C.), now occupied by the Municipal Museum (Stadsmuseet). To the south, in Medborgarplats, is the Medborgarhus (Community House; 1939), which serves a variety of purposes. In Hornsgatan stands St Mary's Church (Mariakyrka; 16th-17th C.), with a steeple added in 1825. Opposite the church is the Hornsgatspuckel, a hill on which there are numerous art galleries and craft shops. In Mariatorg, to the west, can be seen a fountain with a sculpture of Thor and the Midgard snake.
Globe Arena
On the south side of Stockholm's Södermalm are bridges leading to Södra Hammarbyhamnen and Johanneshov, in which is the Globe Arena, a domed building 85m/280ft high erected in the late 1980s, with seating for 16,000. It is used for a variety of events (sporting contests, opera, etc.).
Södertälje Locks
At the industrial town of Södertälje the boat passes through its last lock, at about 8am on the fourth day of the voyage, and continues for another 39km/25mi along the east end of Lake Mälar to Stockholm, which is reached in the evening.
Tom Tots Experiment
Explore natural phenomena through over 350 participatory exhibits relating art, science and technology.The enigmatic figure of Tom Tit stands for science and amusement united.
