Some exciting news was posted on Trangia's website today, to be updated as the date gets closer. On Dec 11 2020, they will be opening a museum and an in-person store for direct purchases. This is really fantastic, and I hope they do some kind of "virtual" museum tour for those who might not be able to travel to Sweden. Hmm, maybe it's time to renew my passport! Screenshots from the Trangia website announcement:
..... You'll have to drive quite far north from ARN [Stockholm Arlanda airport]... Something like a 6+ hour drive [plus breaks] or a 10+ hour train plus bus ride...
We crazy Americans think nothing of an all day drive. Although I am sure gas is more expensive in Sweden. They practically give it away here.
If you like highways and burger stops, Yes sure... Definitely NOT given away over here! Currently 'down' (due to less demand in pandemic times) to something like 6.023 USD / US Gallon for 95RON unleaded and very roughly the same for diesel fuel... /Odd
Trangia, MoraKniv, Gransfors Bruks,,, several Mecca locations I can think of I’d like to visit in Sweden,,, and that’s not counting just wanting to see some of the Swedish cities and countryside...
Gränsfors, Trangia and Lundhags is on the same ~10-15 hour drive from ARN. Mora is far off that route...
Then you have the possibility to put $4.44 of tax on the fuel without any real harm to society. If we can carry it you can...
Here right now it's about $2.40 per US gallon. And there is significant tax built into the price. In this state at least, taxes on gasoline are the primary funding source for highway, bridge, and related construction and maintenance. We have a state constitutional provision which prohibits the taxation of gasoline for non-highway/transportation purposes. Precisely to put paid to any temptation to tax gas for the 'general fund'.
They got the 'Lottery for schools' money to go to the General Fund by removing the previous funding. There are ways around the 'laws' when it comes to taxes.
Not interested in fuel price comparisons. When you are on a pilgrimage, cost is not a factor. Besides, the only other really important Swedish destination is the ABBA museum in Stockholm. Update from Trangia:
Hazet, I'd include the Vasa Museum as well. That ship is 148 years older than the US declaration of independence. Built in 1628... And it's located just a stroll away from your ABBA museum location...
I agree with Odd, seeing the Vasa Museum is a MUST! The immense size of that vessel, is flat-out stunning!! When we were there, I took tons of photographs of the ship, from all angles, and could not stop myself from taking more! We would return to see it again, in a heartbeat!! One look at it, and you know why it sank upon it’s launching!! It’s also amazingly well preserved! So, put that one on your “bucket list”. Still Enjoying the Memory of the Vasa, Doc
