Friday, November 27, 2015

LARGEST SPHERICAL BUILDING

SkyView is the world-class attraction that takes you to the top of the world’s largest spherical building, Ericsson Globe, a Stockholm landmark. From the apex 130 meters (425 feet) above sea level, you´ll get a fantastic view encompassing all of Stockholm.



            The two SkyView gondolas departs every 10 minutes, and the entire visit takes about 20 minutes. Restaurant, café and souvenir shop are adjacent to SkyView.




            Holders of the Stockholm Card rides for free. You are not able to book your ride in advance with the Stockholm Card, you have to come by to book a ride over desk.  Skyview is a relatively new attraction in Stockholm and it makes use of one of the city’s most unusual landmarks. The Ericsson Globe is technically the world’s largest spherical building and Skyview is a sort of ride which is bolted onto the outside of the dome.


            It reminded us of the London Eye, but Skyview is not a wheel with multiple pods, simply two pods which travel to the top and back. The journey is over quite quickly, but the view is stunning and it’s certainly an unusual way to sample the cityscape of Stockholm.



            It almost goes without saying, but make sure you go on a clear day though to get the best out of your trip. On a good day, you really can see for miles.


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