Monday means travel news here at FREEDOMtravel. We are currently in Hamburg, and appropriately enough, two of the news items are also about this particular German city. Those of you waiting for reports from our trip don't have to wait much longer. We have had full upbut already tomorrow we promise to share photos and stories!
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Premiere of SJ night train Stockholm-Hamburg
1 September marks the premiere of SJ's new night train from Stockholm to Stockholm.Hamburg. This is the start of a daily, year-round train service between Sweden and Central Europe. Ticket sales started on 27 April. The departure from Stockholm is at 17:34, and after several stops, the train arrives at its final destination at around 06:30. The night train from Hamburg departs at 21:55 and arrives in Stockholm at 09:55.
Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg celebrates 5 years - with drone show
Concert halls Elbe Philharmonic Hall in Hamburg is celebrating five years this year. In those years, over 2,900 concerts have been given and the Plaza viewpoint has been visited by 14.5 million people. A highlight of the anniversary took place on 28 April, with a light show around the concert hall with 300 drones, created by the artist duo DRIFT. At the same time, the "Hamburg International Music Festival" started, which will run until 1 June.
The Göta Canal is now open
When Göta Canal opening on 3 May marks the start of the anniversary year and the 200th anniversary of the canal. The opening of the canal will be celebrated on 3 May in Motala in the presence of Minister for Economic Affairs Karl Petter Thorwaldsson and in Norrkvarn on 4 May. For the 2022 season, the Göta Canal sees four main trends:
- Foreign tourists are returning
- Land-based nature experiences (hiking and cycling) continue to be hot.
- Canal cruise and boat holidays
- Tailor-made package holidays, combining different activities.
Great demand for archipelago trips at Stromma
After the release of the pandemic restrictions, the desire to meet and be active is great. Stromma has noticed a sharp increase in interest in the company's experiences. The booking pressure on archipelago trips and food cruises has increased by 23 per cent compared to 2019, which was one of the company's record years. Top 5 tours at Stromma:
- Small archipelago tour with guide
- Under the bridges of Stockholm
- Boat trip to Vaxholm
- Djurgården around
- Thousand Islands Cruise
Solifer Polar starts new co-operation in Norway
The caravan and motorhome industry is constantly evolving, and so is Solifer Polar. Development creates opportunities, and together with their newest partner in Norway, Solifer Polar is looking forward to the future. "We have decided to enter into a co-operation with Bobilkjeden / Arve Opsahl AS and iCaravan AS that will strengthen our brand in Norway and create new opportunities for our customers" says Tony Ekström, CEO Solifer Polar AB.
Italy is back as a charter destination
Now Swedes can finally book their trips to their favourite destination Italy again. The first flight with TUI takes off on 18 May. Sicily and Sardinia are two popular Italian destinations that can now be booked as charter holidays. It is also possible to book package holidays to Rome and Milan for those who want to feel the pulse of the city.
Reflection of the week
It's great to be able to present two news about Hamburg, where we are currently on site with the motorhome. This is a really exciting city that offers a lot of water and boats, but also art, music ... and graffiti. More coming soon here on freedomtravel.se!
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Monica says:
There is so much to see and experience in Hamburg. Do not miss the miniature museum, Wunderland, the world's largest with the world's smallest things in everything🙂.
And it's great that there are direct trains in the autumn if nothing prevents it with the new restrictions that are being warned about today. Best to live on and keep it nice and good.
02 May 2022 - 14:10
Helena says:
Indeed! Thanks for the tip! We have checked out the miniature museum now and we can only agree, incredibly fascinating! What will happen with the pandemic in the future, of course, we do not know, but you have to take it as it comes simply,
04 May 2022 - 7:07
BP says:
What a nice coincidence with news from Hamburg when you are there. The picture with the drones around the concert hall is absolutely outstanding. Not a bad idea at all with a night train from Stockholm to Hamburg. Surprisingly short travelling time, which is an advantage.
02 May 2022 - 18:56
Helena says:
Yes, it was a fun coincidence that the train news came just now! I travelled by train to Hamburg when I was young, nice that you can soon do it again! And glad you like the picture, it was a very special show!
04 May 2022 - 7:09