August 2006 was a very busy month in Gothenburg, with both the Athletics Championships and the city festival occurring at the same time. To get a good view of the fireworks, I went to the harbor, next to the Opera. Obviously, I wasn't the only one who had this idea, which proves once more that Gothenburg has a very lively night life. Text and photo: Alexandre Buisse


Mirrors, mirrors, all those tiny elevators and great parties in Stockholm! Text and photo: Daniel Boberg 

A windy day on Västerbron bridge in central Stockholm. Text and photo: Daniel Boberg


One Saturday in September there was an inline skating challenge in Grimsta, a suburb of Stockholm. The ramp, which many people say is one of the best in Sweden, was filled with both juniors and seniors. They competed in heats with 5 inliners at a time. After 10 minutes, their style, creativity, intensity and difficulty level were evaluated by a jury. Text and photo: Daniel Holking


Nowadays, the bicycle messengers are everywhere, They are a part of Stockholm’s scenery. This guy almost ran me down but he didn’t because of his riding skills, which were surprisingly good. Text and photo: Daniel Holking


A traditional Valborgsmässoafton (Walpurgis Night) celebration with a May bonfire in Gothenburg’s Slottsskogen park. Text and photo: Hans Svensson  

Umeå is one of Sweden’s largest university cities and as a city, it has a very obvious bias: sports. Sure, it also offers a lot of cultural events, cozy eating places and its very own film festival, but nothing attracts as many people as does the all-powerful sports facility, IKSU. People come here to participate in sports, but probably mainly to hang out together. Text and photo: Hampus Perhamn 

A subway train zooming into town during the morning rush hour. Stockholmers think that the subway is extremely busy and crowded. Actually, I never even manage to walk from the platform entrance at T-Centralen station to the other end, where my exit is located, without a train coming in. However, I must admit that nowadays even I get annoyed when I don’t get a seat or when I have to wait for more than three minutes. Stockholm’s rush hour doesn’t really have any extremes. Text and photo: Jens Randecker 

Rush hour at T-Centralen station. I was waiting for my train time to be displayed on the schedule board. Standing at the edge of the round opening in the floor, I got the best view of all the commuters on both concourses rushing to and from their trains. It's a strange choreography of people standing, waiting, killing time and then rushing off as soon as their train is ready to leave. Text and photo: Jens Randecker


This picture  the high-rise buildings at SergelsTorg square, where Stockholm is trying to look like Manhattan. During the day, the buildings are, by far, not the best example of center city architecture, but at night they come alive by displaying their inner life through the illuminated windows. The facades begin to look more like filigree and the mass of the buildings blends much better into the city structure. Text and photo: Jens Randecker  

This is a picture of a two hotel towers in Gothenburg, Sweden’s second largest city. It is a spring day and the sky is almost bright blue. Text and photo: Johan Erikson

A picture of a bus terminal in Gothenburg. Text and photo: Johan Erikson 

Music! An event that one happily associates with cities, and that is where one is most likely to encounter it too. Text and photo: Johan Ylitalo


Even in the city, you can still enjoy nature and the outdoors. Quite often in a park! Text and photo: Johan Ylitalo 

Swedes have busy lives, but what’s intriguing is their love of nature. With thousands of islands in the Stockholm archipelago, it is not unusual for the Swedes to spend the weekend on a secluded island and tour different islands on their private boats. My aunt and I walked around the islands near Långholmen after dinner, and the views of frozen rivers and colorful buildings were simply wonderful. Text and photo: Kwokmun Lee 

This picture was taken on the island of Smögen on the west coast and shows this young man working at the fish market and preparing the crayfish for sale. Text and photo: Lindsay Thompson 

Business or pleasure? Sometimes life in Sweden can seem tightly regulated, as in this view of Sergels Torg square in Stockholm. But things aren't always what they seem. The square, 10 meters below street level, is the scene of countless political demonstrations. Text and photo: Ludvig Hertzberg 

A quiet summer night on a lonely balcony? Four stories below, clanging bottles are being carried into a restaurant; kitchen fumes linger. It’s in the heart of the Östermalm district, in Stockholm, and a dog is barking. Text and photo: Ludvig Hertzberg 

The modern study of biological heredity was pioneered by Carl Linnaeus in Uppsala in the 18th  century. Crick and Watson, two pioneers at Cambridge, succeeded in mapping the DNA molecule, the carrier of heredity, in the 20th century. In this picture, the DNA double helix is serendipitously displayed on a wall in Uppsala. Text and photo: Ludvig Hertzberg 

Riding the subway south through Stockholm, I am often struck by the magnificent light over the water by Gamla Stan [Old Town]. I have even suddenly jumped off at this stop to get a closer look at the waterways that separate the city’s various neighborhoods. This time, it was actually the tunnel that was most striking to me. Text and photo: Magnus Gylje 

How are Stockholmers feeling today? When the heavy November darkness forces many people inside, a peek at the shades of colors on the skyscrapers at Hötorget square can provide a hint. As part of an ongoing art project, the city’s residents report their moods online. These, in turn, change the lighting of the buildings. On this particular day, things weren’t very good, as purple is the worst color on the color wheel. Text and photo: Magnus Gylje

My friend Martin taking a Sunday stroll. He carries that red purse with such confidence that he was featured on the fashion blog Stockholm Street Style, which does it’s best to keep up with the most current street trends, but they discovered Martin late. Text and photo: Magnus Gylje


There are advantages and disadvantages to living in a big city. I have spent countless hours waiting for night buses in various suburban areas. Yes, here comes the bus! Darn it, that’s not my bus. Then, I capture it on camera, making it my bus. The bus terminal in central Spånga is transformed from an eternal waiting room to a studio where I am the one choosing the focus and direction in the night. Time ceases to exist, the waiting becomes a game, and the public space becomes a part of me. Suddenly my bus arrives – how did a half hour pass in just five minutes? For a moment, before climbing aboard with my treasure trove of pictures, I consider waiting for the next bus. Text and photo: Malin Göteman


There are advantages and disadvantages to living in a big city. I have spent countless hours waiting for night buses in various suburban areas. Yes, here comes the bus! Darn it, that’s not my bus. Then, I capture it on camera, making it my bus. The bus terminal in central Spånga is transformed from an eternal waiting room to a studio where I am the one choosing the focus and direction in the night. Time ceases to exist, the waiting becomes a game, and the public space becomes a part of me. Suddenly my bus arrives – how did a half hour pass in just five minutes? For a moment, before climbing aboard with my treasure trove of pictures, I consider waiting for the next bus. Text and photo: Malin Göteman


This picture captures the uniqueness of Malmö – its proximity to the beach, and at the same time, we can catch a glimpse of the new building, Turning Torso gleaming in the background. Text and photo: Martin Cöster


Sergels Torg square , is still one of the most debated and important meeting places in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. Text and photo: Martin Cöster


Essingeleden is a very important traffic artery for the flow of traffic in and around Stockholm. Text and photo: Mikael Gustafsson


A girl gathers hay for the horses at the base of Kaknästornet tower. Text and photo: Mårten Leo


The pulse of the city in the dark of night. Text and photo Mårten Leo


A few years ago, the snow was very deep in Stockholm. So deep that we were forced to try out the city’s less well-known ski slopes in central Stockholm. Text and photo: Mårten Leo


Pleasant birthday celebration on a chilly October evening. Text and photo: Mårten Leo


The reflection of the Turning Torso building in Malmö. Text and photo: Mårten Leo 

This picture was taken in the nightclub Kolingsborg, where it’s crowded every weekend. I chose this picture because I believe in these kids with all their life and energy. They will take over the city before you know it. Watch out! Text and photo: Pierre Friberg


It’s nice to know that even in a bustling city like Stockholm, there are places where you can find a little peace and quiet. With sun, snacks and a sibling to talk to, what more do you need? Text and photo: Rikard Lagerberg