Hotell Siljansborg Luggage Label
A year or so ago, Joakim, a gentleman from Sweden, sent me a 1943 luggage label from the Hotell Siljansborg! Out of the blue! ...
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Apr
18
Jun
The Beaver’s Spur
It didn't take long for Herman to find a typewriter. He began to put out a newsletter named "The Beaver's Spur," in honor of the nickname given to his bombardment squadron at Thurleigh, the 368th ...
29
Jan
Hotell Rättviksgården
The Hotell Rättviksgården is another little hotel where the American internees in Rättvik were housed during 1944. ...
21
Jan
Turisthemmet Rättvik
Another small hotel that hosted the American Internees during World War II Sweden was the Turisthemmet (Tourist Home) in Rättvik....
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."...
19
Sep
Siljansborg 2012
Last year I wrote about the Hotell Siljansborg in Rättvik, a famous destination for affluent guests since it was built in 1909. During the winters of 1911 and 1912 the entire hotel was taken over by Sweden's King Gustav. ...
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....