Gröna Lund
GRÖNA LUND, DJURGÅRDEN, GHOST, CONCERT

The same eveing I arrived in Stockholm from my visit to Södertälje, I took a ride to Gröna Lund by the ferry from Gamla Stan, to attend to a rock concert (Ghost). The ferry is small but takes a log of passengers and is part of the local public transport system (free if you have the metro card). Gröna Lund (Green Grove) is situated on the small and tranquil island Djurgården, that also is connected by Östermalm by a bridge, and has several other attractions. Gröna Lund, locally dubbed "Grönan", is the most famous amusement park in Stockholm and the oldest one in Sweden, it openend in 1883. There are several popular attractions, like rollercoasters,a ghost train and fall towers. There are also many restaurants, from fast food to expensive Tyrolian food. Gröna Lund is situated on two levels, very close to the water and at night, when I visited, there are neon lights everywhere, it has a bit of Vegas feeling. It hosts about 1.2 million visitors a year. Most of the structues in the park are old residential buildings from the 19th century.

The towers of Gröna Lund. To the left is "Katapulten" (the Catapult) and to the right is "Eclipse".

Allmäna gränd, Main street of Gröna Lund, outside the entrance. Most of the structues in the park are old residential buildings from the 19th century. A tram passes on the street.

Restaurant Tyrol Lustiga luset (Funhouse)

"Insane", an extreme rollercoaster

InsaneExtremely tall people in costumes

"Eclipse", a 121m swing tower. It has 12 swings with double seats that is soaring high above Stockholm.

Eclipse"Blå Tåget" (Blue Train), a ghots train

"Flygande Mattan" (flying carpet), at the ride there are two neon light towers.

"Insane" (left) and "Katapulten" (right).

There are many cafés and restaurants at Gröna Lund.

Towers of Gröna Lund

Entrance of Gröna Lund

There are many cafés and restaurants at Gröna Lund. And this fountain with its spitting sculpture.

Restaurants at Gröna Lund

Hasselbacken, a famous hotel and restaurant

CONCERT OF GHOST:

I attended to Friday nights concert with the Swedish popular rock/metal band Ghost. Bob Marley and Slayer have also played there.

Ghost, a world famous Swedish metal/horror rock band live at Gröna Lund. It was the season's last concert at Gröna Lund and the last concert on the tour.

Ghost live at Gröna Lund

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When Ghost stopped playing it started to rain!

Ghost live at Gröna LundGhost live at Gröna Lund

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