Now I have lived in Karlskrona in Sweden for about 26 years, I am currently 28. So this lovely little city definitely has a very special place in my heart. Which is why I want to share my favorite historic tidbit, some facts and a local dish from my hometown Karlskrona in this post?
First some facts about the Naval City of Karlskrona;
- Karlskrona was founded by King Charles XI in 1680.
- The city is made out of many small islands where the city centre is located on the main island Trossö.
- Karlskrona has about 60 000 inhabitants today.
- And Karlskrona is actually one of the 14 locations in Sweden which are included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Moving on to my favorite historic tidbit about Karlskrona which involves our oldest hobo Rosenbom. Who in the 1700s lost his job and started begging for money in the streets. Unfortunately one cold night he froze to death next to the church wall of Sweden's largest wooden church, the Admiralty Church (also known as Ulrica Pia) here in Karlskrona.
Which is why a statue of Rosenbom (in the photo) has been standing in front of the church ever since. Actually Rosenbom was portrayed in the book "Nils Holgersson's wonderful journey through Sweden" by Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf.
And finally a short introduction of a popular local dish called Kroppkakor (in the photo). Which literally translates to Body Cakes in English. The dish is easiest described as potato dumplings with pork. Its main ingredients are pressed boiled potatoes mixed with flour and egg then formed into a ball. And it is mainly served fried or boiled with melted butter and lingonberry jam.
To find out more about Karlskrona, Swedish food, traditions, history or simply how it is to live in Sweden today. I welcome you to visit my personal blog My Life in Sweden.
Tack Så Mycket – Thank You.
Alexandra Lindberg
