07 Dec Strand Hotel
Today the Strand is the Radisson Blu
One of the popular hotels in Stockholm during World War II was The Strand, located at Nybrokajen 9, overlooking the harbor. It was a short walk along the water from the American Legation, up Strandvägen and then a left turn on Nybrokajen. It is also very close to Staden, the Old Town. In January of 1945, the hotel was listed as the address for Bernt Balchen.
The Strand Hotel Terrace was a popular restaurant for the American internees when they were in Stockholm and wanted a fine meal and cocktails.
Location of the Strand Hotel (left) across from the American Legation (right)
The Swedish Order of Freemasons built the hotel for the Stockholm summer Olympics. Incidentally, it was at these Olympics that Carl Rosenblad competed and finished fifth in the individual dressage competition.
The architect of the Strand Hotel was Ludwig Peterson who had earlier designed the House of Artists, Konstnärshuset.
In 2011, the Swedish Order of Freemasons bought the hotel building back. Today The Strand in Stockholm is a Radisson Blu luxury hotel.
Barbara Ann Davis
Posted at 06:10h, 08 DecemberSo many places to visit!