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building incloses two court-yards, and is of irregular form, with four large towers, which, added to its position, give to it the appearance of an ancient stronghold. It became the property of the crown under Gustavus Vasa, by whom it was rebuilt, and it was afterward again enlarged by Gustavus III. The castle contains a large collection of historical portraits, among which those of Gustavus Vasa and Eric XIV. were painted by Eric himself.

statues, bronzes, vases, and weapons, spoils | Jonsson Grip, a man of immense wealth, from different German wars; but these who lived during the 12th century. have been removed to the National Museum. It is still adorned, however, with many beautiful paintings, notably by Ehrenstrahl, and contains a gallery of the portraits of sovereigns contemporary with King Oscar. In the grounds is a Chinese pavilion, built by Adolphus Frederick as a surprise for his queen, Louisa Ulrica, which contains numerous Chinese curiosities. Close to this stands a row of summer cottages, called Canton, intended for a village of mechanics, who were to work here under the supervision of Adolphus Frederick, that king having the reputation of being the finest locksmith in the kingdom.

The Castle of Ulricsdal was the favorite residence of the late king, Charles XV. This building was originally the property of Jacob de la Gardie, and afterward passed into the hands of the widow of Charles X., who bequeathed it to her grandson Ulric, from whom the castle derives its name. Although converted by Bernadotte into a Hôtel des Invalides, it was reappropriated by Charles XV. as a royal residence, and decorated with great splendor. The king's apartments are situated on the first floor, and are all restored in the style of the 17th century. They are filled with antiquities and curiosities which well repay inspection; the bedroom is very plain, and contains the bedstead which accompanied Gustavus Adolphus in his German campaigns. The queen's apartments, most beautifully furnished, are situated on the ground floor, overlooking the bay of Edsviken. Carriage-fare to Ulricsdal, 5 rixdol.; fare by steamer each way, 50 öres.

Svartsjö and Rosersberg are also royal palaces, in the immediate vicinity of Stockholm; the latter was the favorite summer residence of Bernadotte, and is furnished with great richness.

Rydboholm, three miles from Stockholm, is interesting as the place where the childhood of Gustavus Vasa was spent. His study is still shown, as well as an oak planted by him in the garden.

Steamers go twice a week from Riddarsholm to Mariefred and the Castle of Gripsholm; time, 3 hours; fare to go and return the same day, 3 rix-dol.

The Castle of Gripsholm, situated on Lake Maelar, was named from the celebrated Bo

Many days may be spent in exploring the beauties of Lake Maelar and its 1300 islands, which are reached by steamers traversing the lake in all directions; the fishing is every where excellent, and the game abundant in the forests which line the lake.

We think it well to inform gentlemen travelers that it is considered the greatest breach of good manners to enter even the smallest shop in Sweden without removing the hat, and those who defer to this universal custom of the country will every where find themselves treated with greater courtesy.

Communications by steamers from Stockholm to Russia, three weekly, via Finland, 60 hours to St. Petersburg; Stettin weekly, 48 hours; Lubeck, three weekly, 42 hours; Copenhagen daily, 35 to 50 hours; England, Holland, France, etc., weekly.

There are lines of steamers running north as far as Tornea, in Lapland, if the traveler have a desire to visit those hypoborean regions.

Be particular in having your passport viséd by the Russian minister before the time for sailing for St. Petersburg, else you can not procure a ticket.

ROUTE 83.-From Stockholm to Gottenburg by the Gotha Canal, passing through Lakes Maelar, Wetter, and Wener.

This trip occupies two and a half days from Stockholm, on steamers that are small but comfortable, and being one of the most picturesque routes in Sweden, it should by no means be omitted.

Plans for cutting the existing Gotha Canal were made many years before they were carried out. Charles IX. was the first to begin the undertaking, which was continued during the reign of Gustavus

Adolphus, who made the locks of Lilla Edet, | old, to a distance of thirty-eight feet, esand made a part of the Hjelmar Canal. caping most miraculously uninjured. The The works languished, and were renewed steamer soon enters the open sea, and passduring the reigns of several monarchs for es two hours in crossing to the Söderköpmore than a century, and it was not until ing Canal, which is cut to Lake Asplängen. 1832 that the two seas were at length con- Between Mariehof and Wenneberga the nected. A continuous water-way was thus first locks of importance are reached, where formed across the country by means of the rise is about sixty-four feet. Lake seven portions of canal which connect the Asplängen is connected by the canal, four various lakes in the southern part of Swe- and a half miles, with Lake Roxen, which den; the entire distance from Stockholm is entered at Norsholm. A road here crossto Gottenburg by this route is fifty miles es the canal leading to Norrköping, one of only by canal, the remainder being through the principal manufacturing towns of Swerivers, bays, and lakes, surrounded by den, which can be reached in an hour's most enchanting scenery. There are about drive. A railway also runs from here twelve feet of water in the canal; it is which makes a junction with the railway ninety feet wide on the surface, and fifty from Gottenburg to Stockholm, and the feet at the bottom. traveler may here change his route if he desire to do so.

The traveler who has been in Scotland will be somewhat reminded of the Caledonian Canal, with the exception that while there the steamer is sometimes obliged to pss through a group of three or four locks, here they often amount to seven or eight. The navigation is sometimes very slow and difficult, and great delay is often caused at the locks, particularly in the latter part of the canal, from the number of vessels waiting to pass; the time may be pleasantly spent, however, in taking walks in the neighborhood. There are seventyfour locks in all.

Steamers start every Tuesday and Friday at 5 P.M. from the Riddarholm Quay, but as the accommodation is very limited, it would be well to apply for tickets at the office some days previously. The vessels go day and night, unless prevented by fog; the journey commences on the Maelar Lake, the steamer winding in and out for a distance of twenty miles amid its numberless islands, until the portion of the canal called Södertelje is reached. This was begun in 1435 by Engelbrekt; but the work soon languished, and was not recommenced until 1780, and finished in 1819. It serves to connect the Maelar Lake with an arm of the Baltic, which runs far up into the country, and on which the steamer next enters. The castle of Hörmingsholm is passed on the right, situated upon the island of Mörkö. This is one of the finest estates in Sweden. It was from one of the windows of this castle that John von Baner, a famous commander in the ThirtyYears' War, fell, when only eight years

Lake Roxen is two and a half miles in length. The Ost Göta Canal is entered on the western side by a series of locks-seven at the margin of the lake, and four at short distances from each other. The canal is here carried up a hill over seventy feet above the level of the Roxen, and the views from the locks are among the loveliest in Sweden.

The time employed by the steamer in passing through affords an occasion to visit the Vretakloster church, founded by Inge II. in 1128. The building is in the Gothic style, in the form of a Latin cross, with side chapels constructed as places of sepulture. Two of these chapels contain the remains of the founder of the church and two other Swedish kings, while another is devoted to a portion of the celebrated Douglas family, who emigrated to Sweden during the time of Cromwell, and who have made themselves famous in the annals of their adopted country. A number of Austrian standards taken by the Douglases during the Thirty-Years' War are placed in the corner of the chapel.

The Lake of Boren is next entered, on the southern side of which stands the chateau of Ulfasa, belonging to the Stjerneld family. The Motala Canal, fifty-one feet above the level of the Boren, is entered by a succession of five locks, from the last of which a beautiful view is obtained of Lake Boren and its surroundings. Between Borenshult and Motala the grave of B. B. von Platen, the founder of the canal, is passed; it is situated in a shady grove of

silver to the right of the altar contains the relics of St. Eric. Behind the altar is the chapel containing the tomb of Gustavus Vasa and his first two wives, the walls of which are covered with frescoes by Professor Sandberg representing the principal events in the life of Vasa. In the next chapel is the tomb of Birger Pehrson, the father of St. Brita, bearing the date of 1328. The remains of Linnæus, the great botanist, lie in the chapel of Gustav Baner, with a mural tablet of red porphyry, on which is a bronze medallion, with a portrait of the botanist by Sergel.

The University of Upsala was founded in 1477, and has about 1200 students, each of whose expenses during two annual terms amount to about $300. The library contains over 160,000 volumes and 7000 manuscripts, and comprises many very rare and valuable works. Among the latter is a copy of the four evangelists, with silver letters on parchment, of the 5th century, called the Codex Argenteus. In a small room adjoining the library, filled with relics and portraits of Swedish sovereigns, is a likeness of Gustavus Vasa, believed to be the only authentic one in existence.

Gamla Upsala, three miles from New Upsala, contains the immense mounds which mark the burial-places of Odin, Thor, and Freya, from whom we derive the names of our Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Brahe, whom Gustavus Adolphus desired to make his wife, but was prevented by the schemes of his mother, who married her to Jacob de la Gardie during his absence. Some of the king's letters to Ebba are still preserved in the library here.

This room contains the largest private collection of manuscripts existing in Sweden, in addition to nearly 25,000 volumes.

One room is entirely devoted to souvenirs of different sovereigns. In the armory, which contains an immense number of fire-arms of all descriptions, as well as swords, sabres, shields, poniards, etc., notice the shield of the Emperor Charles V., by Benvenuto Cellini, taken at Prague; also the sword used in beheading the nobles at the execution of Linköping.

The chateau may always be visited, whether the family be residing there or not, and travelers may find, if necessary, board and lodging for the night at the inspector's house close by.

ROUTE 85.-From Stockholm to St. Petersburg.

The steamers of the "Bolaget Turkie" line sail daily in summer from Stockholm to St. Petersburg, stopping at Abo, Helsingfors, and Wiborg, and making the voyage in four days in good weather. These steamers are very comfortable, the fare reasonable-$10 for the trip, and $1 25 daily for three meals-and the captains most obliging, as the author does not hesitate to aver from his personal experience during a passage with Captain Fogel

Returning to Stockholm by steamer, we pass on our way the castle of Skokloster, built by the celebrated Marshal Wrangel, which has passed by marriage into the hands of the Brahe family, lineal descend-holm. ants of the great astronomer. Its position on a high bank, overlooking the Maelar and its surrounding country, very fine. This castle contains many interesting collections, as well as several objects brought back as prizes during the Thirty-Years' War. Among the latter, notice a very old inlaid cabinet, with subjects colored and in high relief. The drawing-room likewise contains some fine tapestry, and cabinets filled with costly objects in ivory, carnelian, amber, Venetian glass, etc. There is also a collection of portraits belonging to the castle of members of the family, and of the Scottish companions in arms of Marshal Wrangel. Among them the visitor will see with interest that of Tycho Brahe; also the likeness of the beautiful Ebba

Those only who have sailed through the Manitoulines of Lake Huron, or explored the Thousand Isles of the St. Lawrence, can imagine the beauty of this whole voyage from the time of leaving Stockholm until Helsingfors is reached. The multitudinous islets continue during the entire passage, with two small intermissions-between those that line the coast of Sweden and the Ahlands, and between the latter and those that line the coast of Finlandthe eternal granite ever lifting itself out of the water, and ever crowned with luxuriant forests of firs and birches.

The Ahland Islands (pronounced Ohland) are about 300 in number, 80 of which are inhabited by some 15,000 people. The fortress of Bomarsund, on the principal island,

was taken by the combined British and protected by the fortress of Sweaborg, French fleets in August, 1854.