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Slussen
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Meet your guide at Slussen.
Public Transport:
• Take the Metro (Red or Green line) to Slussen station.
• Exit at Södermalmstorg.
• If the Katarina Elevator is on your right, walk across the Ryssgården square. Cross Slussbrogatan at the zebra crossing in front of you. The meeting point is at the Södermalmstorg escalators/down steps.
• If the Katarina Elevator is on your left, turn left and walk around the metro building. Cross Slussbrogatan at the zebra crossing. The meeting point is at the Södermalmstorg escalators/down steps.
By Taxi:
• Official address: Slussbrogatan 12, 116 45 Stockholm
• Ask the driver to point out the entrance to the escalators/down steps.
• Your guide, wearing an Adding:tours badge, will be waiting for you.
If you have any difficulties, call our office at +46 73 508 01 64 for assistance
ABBA Connection:
1977, Frida was seen at Slussen in a scene of Money, Money, Money. 2011 Benny stated publicly that he opposed the development of the “New Slussen” project.
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Katarinahissen
5m
The Katarina Elevator. In 1965 Benny’s group HEPSTARS (pre-ABBA) filmed a scene on top of the Katarina elevator. Perhaps they at the time were influenced by the Beatles having been filmed on roof tops in London
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10m
Järntorget (Iron Square) A historical gem in Stockholm’s Old Town. 1974, Photo session at Järntorget well. They were all posing as it’s a jamming session.
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Vasterlanggatan
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VÄSTERLÅNGGATAN, ABBA was seen in this street on several occasions in the 1970s.
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10m
BAGGENSGATAN 21, Frida and Benny moved here in late 1974. The apartment occupied the two top floors of the building.
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Stortorget
10m
Stortorget (The Big Square), Stockholm’s historic oldest square, from here the city grow.
ABBA’s most famous photograph was taken in this square in 1976. In 1987 Agnetha was filmed riding her bike across the square for a music video. Also in 2009 Björn introduced the CNN program My City My Life from here.
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10m
The Royal Palace and its surroundings became a familiar venue for ABBA. Also, later for Frida and Björn in particular.
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10m
Skeppsbron, just down hill from the Royal Palace was in 1999 the venue for ABBA’s PA and good friend Görel Hanser’s 50th birthday party. All four members of ABBA attended the party.
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The Royal Swedish Opera
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The Royal Swedish Opera also became a familiar venue for ABBA. Later Frida and Björn in particular.
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Operakällaren (The Opera Cellar) Founded in 1787, well known Michelin rated restaurant. This restaurant has been the venue for award ceremonies in the 1970s and later. ABBA was the recipient of awards in 1976 and 1993.
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S:t Jacobs Kyrka
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S:t Jacobs Church, Stickan Anderson’s funeral took place at S:t Jacobs church on 10 October 1997.
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Hamburger Bors
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Hamburger Börs (Restaurant and shows) A popular meeting place at the very centre of Stockholm for over 250 years.
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5m
Grand Hotel has been the venue for countless ABBA activities since the 1970’s.
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Stockholm
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Ex Club Atlantic, Teatergatan 3, 111 48 Stockholm.
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5m
Strand Hotel (Radisson Collection Strand Hotel) was in December 1970 the venue for the ABBA members performing their ill-fated cabaret act of songs and comedy sketches in their first incarnation as FESTFOLKET (The Party People). 1978 ABBA’s SUMMER NIGHT CITY video were filmed close to the hotel.
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China Teatern
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The China Theatre, a private theatre located in Berzeli Park at Nybroplan.
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Polar Music Offices, on 9th November 1981 Polar moved into their new offices at Hamngatan 11 at the by then infamous Normalmstorg.
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Castle Hotel, the back cover of a ABBA album was taken in the reception area of the former Castel Hotel on Riddargatan 14, behind the Royal Dramatic Theatre.
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Strandvagen
10m
Strandvägen/Kajplats 17 - Depart for Viggsö and the mythical ABBA song writing cottage.
Boat pick-up: Boat crew provides overalls/wind jackets, life wests and googles. All items are provided on the docks by the boat crew. Passengers are assisted to change into suitable boat clothing. Notable life west fitted last. Crew will assist passengers to board. Lose items (bags; hats, etc) is stewed away in safe hatches onboard. Captain will hold a short safety briefing as the journey start.
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Stockholm
10m
ABBA mystery spot. We pass slowly and calmly by a significant current place for a ABBA member. Who lives here?
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Brief stop for the Captain to check that everyone is HAPPY AND SMILING.
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Vaxholm
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ABBA surely have passed by Vaxholm on their journey to and from their mythical song writing cottage on Viggsö. It’s plausible that they have stopped at Vaxholm to stock up on food and other necessities and to refuel their boat(s) on the way to or from Viggsö.
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Stegesundet: Is a narrow passage between the islands of Stegesund – Hästholmen and Skarpö. Clearly, ABBA has passed through here many times on their journey to and from their mythical song writing cottage on Viggsö or further afield travels by sea.
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30m
VIGGSÖ – The home of the ABBA Song Writing Cottage: View the mythical cottage from the sea and capture stunning photo opportunities.
Experience the serene Stockholm archipelago that inspired ABBA's greatest hits like "Knowing Me, Knowing You," "The Winner Takes It All," and "Dancing Queen."
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1h 30m
Syrran & Jag waterfront restaurant: Step ashore to Syrran & Jag for a delightful Swedish three-course meal with your new friends on the tour. Enjoy a welcome drink and relax in our THE ULTIMATE ABBA JOURNEY IN STOCKHOLM seating area. Make new friends, exchange contact details, and immerse yourself in ABBA's music while you eat, drink, dance, and have fun.
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Stockholm
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ABBA mystery spot 2. Return to Stockholm at a leisurely pace. We pass slowly and calmly by another significant current place for a ABBA member.
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Strandvagen
15m
End Point: Arrive back at Strandvägen, Stockholm. Change out of your life vest and boat trip clothing, collect your personal belongings.
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