Swedish Literary Destinations Discovering, or rediscovering, Sweden through the prism of prominent fictional characters – be it a grumpy inspector in the south, an anorexic hacker on Södermalm, or a 12-century crusader – seems too good an opportunity to miss. READ MORE »Premium
Taking the waters
What happened to 'taking the waters' in Sweden? Did it ever cure anything or was it just a way for the rich to mingle? READ MORE »
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The lucky Swede.
One of the classic stories of rags to riches to rags is the career of the Swedish immigrant Erik Olof Lindblom. READ MORE »
Go outside, enjoy the spring weather!
In this time of the coronavirus, many may feel anxious about going out, something that's strongly discouraged by some experts. READ MORE »
Mountain facilities open - new rules
All lodges in the Swedish mountains that have been closed for some time will open in June. READ MORE »
Record number of people shop food online Not surprisingly the online food trade has doubled in Sweden during the pandemic. READ MORE »
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Gamla Stan: The Cultural Heart of Stockholm
... island in the middle of Stockholm and no doubt the city's cultural core. READ MORE »Premium
Vasa Park in Illinois needs your support
Countless visitors through the years can attest to the charm and welcoming spirit of... READ MORE »
Orienteering: It's all about finding your way Orienteering is a sport that mirrors the Scandinavian spirit - a love of the outdoors, a rational approach to detail and a respect for healthy competition. READ MORE »Premium
Remember our institutions ...
... organizations and events organizers—visit them online, find out more about activities and ways to stay in contact in the digital realm. READ MORE »
Swedish arts & culture from your home
Here are some personal favorites of great Swedish art and culture to enjoy from your home. Stay safe, stay healthy! #SwedenatHome READ MORE »
Denmark and Norway open up
Norway's middle- and high schools open again May 11, reports Norwegian radio. Most of... READ MORE »
Löfven wants to appoint a corona commission
Prime Minister Stefan Löfven wants to appoint a commission to review events and decisions... READ MORE »
"Anti-fraud Czar" against abuse of support
The government appoints a special investigator to review all support measures in the corona... READ MORE »
Common EU stockpile for equipment
The European community will create a common stockpile for medical devices to benefit all member nations. READ MORE »
Follow your passion in life
They moved overseas to become more involved with environment and sustainability issues. READ MORE »
The royal couple has moved to Stenhammar
The Royal Family follows the guidelines of the Public Health Authority and everyone in the households is healthy. READ MORE »
Meandering The 'Gota Kanal'
The Gota Canal, or The Blue Ribbon as it is often called, takes its voyagers past castles, monasteries, palaces, medieval churches, and a number of picturesque towns. READ MORE »
'Gamla Stan?'
Stockholm's Old Town — how and when it got its name READ MORE »
Mountain Hiking in Sweden - it’s for everybody not just for survivalists and hardcore connoisseurs. READ MORE »
Hiking trails in Sweden
Hiking in the mountainous region of Scandinavia's north can be anything from a week’s... READ MORE »
Food in the wintry north Sami culinary traditions in Jokkmokk, kaffeost (coffee cheese) in Kangos and food served on ice in Jukkasjarvi. READ MORE »Premium
The world's most expensive cities
Living in Stockholm is expensive, but here’s some good news: There are 55 other cities in the world that are more expensive to live in. READ MORE »
Building tall in Sweden
Today, there are not many skyscrapers in Sweden, but this may change within a few years. READ MORE »
Best burgers in Europe
The list of 50 Best Burgers in Europe from Big 7 readers. READ MORE »
Learning (and teaching) Swedish As we work on offering you more opportunities to practice your Swedish, we had the opportunity to hear from a teacher of Swedish in Sweden. READ MORE »
Blue and yellow: the Swedish national costume
We wanted to offer a little history on nationella draekten, the national costume, and in our research we discovered there is more to the blue and yellow than meets the eye. READ MORE »
Moving to Sweden What is it like to actually move to Sweden? A recently relocated Californian about his first year in Stockholm. READ MORE »
Today's Fact Gunnar Myrdahl (1898 – 1987)
The intellectual and financial brain of the Social Democrats and a world-renowned economist whose works were standard reading at U.S. universities. Recipient of the Nobel Prize in economics, 1974. MORE »
Finland, Norway and several Danish political parties have said no to Swedish tourists during the summer months. READ MORE »
Baking with Skansen
A playful way to bake some traditional Swedish cookies and breads, virtually and in the oven. PLAY »
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Swedish midsummer in the U.S. A Swedish midsummer is "endless" summer with sun, fun, great food, flowers, dancing and joy ... a piece of Swedish culture to be proud of.
Aerial Stockholm Sweden's capital is one of few major cities where hot air ballooning over the town is till allowed. (Not while President Obama visits but most of the ...
Sometimes touring the country ..will offer surprise encounters along the way, such as this one, just north of Umeå, European Cultural Capital in 2014.
Traveling in the Summer ..through Sweden can offer the most amazing sceneries, the colors and experiences out of this world.
Landmark No. 267 The Swedish American Hall in San Francisco, officially designated City Landmark #267 in 2015 and on May 11, 2017 its landmark plaque was unveiled.
Palme d'Or to Östlund May 28, 2017: Swedish director and scriptwriter Ruben Östlund’s The Square won the film world’s most prestigious prize, the Palme d’Or, at the Cannes ...
The Vikings are back The exhibit Vikings: Beyond the Legend is showing at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science until August 13.
Roofing of the Goats Door County, Wisconsin's Swedish restaurant Al Johnson's is known for - among other things - the goats on its sod roof.
World Champion Young lumberjack, Ferry Svan, the first Swede to ever enter the Junior World Cup in Timbersports recently won first place.
As the crow flies ... Sweden's latest crime writing duo, Erik Axl Sund, pen name of authors Jerker Eriksson and Håkan Sundquist were in the U.S. to promote their novel, The...
Swedish Food Classics Swedish Christmas Ham READ MORE »
