Turisthemmet Rättvik
Another small hotel that hosted the American Internees during World War II Sweden was the Turisthemmet (Tourist Home) in Rättvik....
21
Jan
17
Jan
Turisthotellet Rättvik
When the railroad came to Rättvik in 1890 the area quickly became a travel destination for both summer and winter excursions. A beautiful large hotel was built right next to the train station. It was called Turisthotellet, the Tourist Hotel....
03
Oct
Hotell Persborg
Right on Lake Siljan, I found an old sign that marked the spot: Persborg. Above that word has been added: Kulturpalatset. "Palace of Culture."...
03
Sep
Rättvik Then and Now
Rättvik, in central Sweden, was one of the most popular sites for the American internees. Enjoy some "Now and Then" photos....
19
Aug
Hotell Lerdalshöjden
After their belly landing on the Swedish island of Gotland, the crew of my Dad's B-17 "Liberty Lady" was sent to the village of Rättvik for their internment. Their "domicile" was the Hotell Lerdalshöjden....
16
Aug
Rättvik Internment
Rättvik is where, during World War II, my Dad and his crew were interned after their crippled B-17 “Liberty Lady” belly landed on the Swedish island of Gotland....
04
Aug
Uppsala 2012
In 2012, I toured the university town of Uppsala to retrace the steps my Dad had taken in 1944....
22
Jul
Solliden Pensionat
During World War II, British and American airmen lived in Falun at Solliden Pensionat while they were being interned....
15
Jul
Falun
On October 1, 1943 Falun was opened as an official camp for interned American flyers. The internees were put up in various hotels and boarding houses. Some even stayed in private homes....
10
May
Mästermyr A or Mästermyr B
When we visited the site of the forced landing of the Liberty Lady B-17, we had two possible crash sites: Mästermyr A or Mästermyr B....