There are two main areas in the city that I'm familiar with: Centrum / City Center (downtown) and Knalleland (shopping area with large retailers).
For reference, I found these maps! (click here for a better pdf version).
The first part of town I'll talk about is the City Center. Similar to most European cities, and unlike most American cities, the downtown here is vibrant and alive, so it is fun to walk around - especially early afternoon on the last Saturday of the month (the typical pay day is before the last weekend of the month).
The Centrum area has a big square with shops around it and a very large old building called "rådhus" (city hall). If you walk through the square, you'll come across about two blocks (in any direction) of local shops and cafes.
I should point out one interesting thing. Do you see on the photos how some areas have snow, and some are perfectly clear? (the photos were taken on the same day) Apparently they have heated sidewalks through the central area! It's just warm enough to keep it clear from ice - pretty cool, huh?
If you walk away from the square (towards the McDonalds from the square), you'll be walking towards the Central Station. You'll cross over a small river - on the other side of the river, on your way to the central station, is an independent theater called Bio Röda Kvarn. Below are photos of the Bodhi sculpture (the theater is right behind it), and Central Station.
There is MUCH, MUCH more to talk about regarding Centrum, but this is just a start!
For reference, I found these maps! (click here for a better pdf version).
The first part of town I'll talk about is the City Center. Similar to most European cities, and unlike most American cities, the downtown here is vibrant and alive, so it is fun to walk around - especially early afternoon on the last Saturday of the month (the typical pay day is before the last weekend of the month).
The Centrum area has a big square with shops around it and a very large old building called "rådhus" (city hall). If you walk through the square, you'll come across about two blocks (in any direction) of local shops and cafes.
I should point out one interesting thing. Do you see on the photos how some areas have snow, and some are perfectly clear? (the photos were taken on the same day) Apparently they have heated sidewalks through the central area! It's just warm enough to keep it clear from ice - pretty cool, huh?
If you walk away from the square (towards the McDonalds from the square), you'll be walking towards the Central Station. You'll cross over a small river - on the other side of the river, on your way to the central station, is an independent theater called Bio Röda Kvarn. Below are photos of the Bodhi sculpture (the theater is right behind it), and Central Station.
There is MUCH, MUCH more to talk about regarding Centrum, but this is just a start!
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