February 16, 2009

LAT – an alternative free alternative

LAT offers a free guest room & work space for visiting creators in Gothenburg. Based on the results of their full scale architectural and social experiments within the Project 1:1 (PDF / Swedish), creative collective LAT has built their own version of a joint work/living space at Lindholmen in Gothenburg. The space contains 4 small sleeping quarters, a big collective workspace, kitchen & dining area, a music studio and an equipped work shop in the basement. Lots of more pics, info, a comparison to Creators Inn by Elvine and contact information after the jump.

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December 20, 2008

Happy Holidays!

Vacation ideas #3. It’s a bit cheesy, but isn’t that what Christmas is all about post-Coke-Santa? Christmas at amusement park Liseberg has become one of Gothenburg’s prime tourist attractions. But then again, who can resist the beauty of over 2 million lights covering trees and buildings?

With this December vacation idea we also want to wish everyone Happy Holidays!
Creators Inn by Elvine will return in 2009.

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September 13, 2008

Kåges Hörna – cheap traditional Swedish cuisine

Vacation ideas #2. If you are a creative in need of free accommodation your might also need some tips where to eat in down town Gothenburg without spending a fortune. Located in the classic old market hall Saluhallen you’ll find Kåges Hörna serving up delicious bargain meals – traditional Swedish everyday food, pasta salads and loads of light fish dishes for around 50 SEK. During lunch hours you always have to wait to get a seat, but it’s well worth the wait. Click here for a map to the cheap food temple.

September 8, 2008

Abandoned Volvo holiday camp

Vacation ideas #1. While in Gothenburg take your time to visit the island Trälen near Kungälv, north of Gothenburg. Here you will find the abandoned Volvo holiday camp pictured above. If you haven’t got a chance to visit Gothenburg you can enjoy the pictures of the site and other abandoned places over at photographer Jan Jörnmark’s homepage. Via the abandoned blog Guideborg.