Couple Wins Easter Walking Tour Prize

The annual Dagens Nyheter Easter walking quiz has concluded, with Johan Alm and Fia Stråge Alm emerging as the victors. This year's competition, held in the familiar Södermalm neighborhood, proved to be a delightful challenge for the couple, who reside within walking distance of the event's grounds. Despite being retired, both Johan and Fia maintain active lives, with Fia working as a preschool teacher and Johan as a pediatrician.

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Det krävdes fyra vändor för att hitta de rätta svaren för Johan Alm och Fia Stråge Alm i DN:s påskpromenadtävling.

The quiz required four rounds to complete, and the Alms found one particular question—identifying a sign for a staff entrance to a municipal building—to be particularly tricky. Fia initially mistook the location, but her strong visual memory ultimately guided her to the correct answer, Björngårdsskolan. This question, along with another about a streetlamp's orientation, tested the participants' observational skills and local knowledge.

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Som tur är bor förstapristagarna på promenadavstånd från tävlingsområdet på Södermalm.

As the first-prize winners, Johan and Fia received a gift card worth 500 Swedish kronor, which they intend to use for knitting yarn for an Icelandic sweater, a testament to Fia's passion for knitting. The competition offered them a unique perspective on their city, encouraging them to look up and appreciate the architectural beauty of Södermalm's facades, a detail often overlooked during their usual cycling commutes. This event, close to home, provided not just a prize but also a renewed appreciation for their surroundings, highlighting how local events can foster community engagement and a deeper connection with one's environment.

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– Vi brukar åka till landet till påsk, men nu när vi är pensionärer kan vi åka till landet vilken dag som helst så i år stannade vi hemma, säger Fia Stråge Alm.