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(Pl. F, G, H, 7) leads to the E. in l/i hr. to Danvik, whence a
small steamer runs hourly on the Hammarby-Sjö to Nackanäs, a
favourite holiday-resort of the Stockholmers (p. 347).
To the W. of the bridges crossing to Södermalm, near the point
where the Bellmans-Gata joins the Söder-Mälar-Strand (formed
by blasting the rocks ; steam-launch from the Kornhamns-Torg,
p. 326), rises the *Maria Hissen (Pl. E, 6; 92 ft. high ; 6 ö.),
another lift or elevator, with a café-restaurant affording a fine view.
Environs.
Both the immediate and more remote environs of Stockholm
afford a great variety of beautiful walks and excursions, and most
of the points of interest may be reached expeditiously, cheaply,
and pleasantly by one or other of the numerous little steamers which
flit about in every direction, both on the Baltie and Lake Mälaren.
The information given below as to the times of the departure of the
steamers should be checked on the spot or by a reference to the
latest number of the Sveriges Kommunikationer (comp. p. 320).
One of the most attractive places near the city is the charming
Djurgård or Park (‘deer-garden’), to which steamers ply every
1015 min. from the Strömparterre, Karl XII.’sTorg, the
Räntmästare-Trappa, and the Nybro (in Ö-10 min.; eomp. p. 320). It may also
be reached by tramway-car from Slussen, viå Gustaf-Adolfs-Torg,
Karl den Tolftes Torg, Grefbron, and the Ladugårdlands
Strand-tiata. Excursionists by steamer should observe that Alkärret (PI.
II, 4) is the starting-point for the boats to Karl den Tolftes Torg
and the Strömparterre , the points nearest the hotels; while the
boats from the Allmänna-Gränd (Pl. II, I, 5, 4) land their
passengers at Staden and the Skeppsholm.
Instead, however, of proceeding direct to the Park, we cross the
Skeppsholms-Dro, leading from the National Museum to the
Skeppsholm (PL F, G, 4, 5), a small island containing some of the chief
military and naval establishments of Stockholm. — A monument
has been ereeted here in commemoration of the Polar Expedition
conducted by Prof. Erik Nordenskjötd in 1878-80.
Passing the Karl-Johans-Kyrka on the left, and several
handsome barracks on the right, a pleasant shady road leads to the S.E.
to a wooden bridge by which we cross to the small Kastellholm or
Pas tie Island, which also contains several barraeks and other
buildings. The *Toiver on the highest point of this island commands
an admirable view of the environs (‘vaktmästare’, or one of the
sailors on guard, 50ö.; ascent of 94 steps, and then by an iron
ladder of 8 steps more). On this island stands also the pretty
clubhouse of the Stockholm Skating Club (Skridskoklubben).
Retracing our steps to the bridge, we cross it and turn to the
right, soon reaching the little steam ferry-boat which plies every
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