Hygge from coast to coast Fika, fredagsmys and hygge - more useful Scandinavian word exports than ombudsman? READ MORE »
Building tall in Sweden
Today, there are not many skyscrapers in Sweden, but this may change within a few years. READ MORE »
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The West Coast's first festival of the year is for everyone
Annual Sacramento Scandinavian Festival - all you never knew you wanted to know about the Nordic countries. And then some. READ MORE »
Visiting Stockholm this spring?
If you can, take time off to visit Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde not far from downtown. READ MORE »
A data-driven mindset
Despite its potential, a recent Swedish survey suggests few know how AI can benefit them. READ MORE »
Best burgers in Europe
The list of 50 Best Burgers in Europe from Big 7 readers. READ MORE »
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Artist making statements in DC
Don't miss 'Siri Berg: Statements' at The House of Sweden, now opened and running until May 12. READ MORE »
The Baltic at Skansen
The open-air museum is set to open a wet new knowledge center on April 12: The Baltic Sea Science Center. READ MORE »
Solar Egg: Reflections in Minneapolis
The installation by ASI by two Swedish artists offers an opportunity for a sauna session in the institute's courtyard. READ MORE »
Suspected money laundering
Multi-billion amounts may have been laundered through Swedbank, according to an investigative reporting team... READ MORE »
No help for ISIS Swedes
Donald Trump has urged European countries to take back their respective IS members captured... READ MORE »
Russian jet provocation
A Russian fighter jet flew just 70 feet (20 meters) from a Swedish signal... READ MORE »
More foreign students
The number of international students at universities and colleges in Stockholm keeps rising and... READ MORE »
Raising the Swedish retirement age
Parties in Sweden have agreed on a proposal that will be sent to the Riksdag to increase the retirement age. READ MORE »
Swish challenges other card services Next time you go, bring cash after all - there are occasions where debit or credit won't do. READ MORE »
Sweden ranks high among Best Countries
Best in the world for women, raising children and green living. READ MORE »
How are those New Year's resolutions going?
The way you formulate your resolution makes you more or less likely to be successful. READ MORE »
Lousiana Landscapes
A painter and woodcarver from Smaland in Sweden's south made New Orleans home. READ MORE »
A lesser known chapter in an icon's life
The film 'Becoming Astrid' about Astrid Lindgren opens with scenes of the beloved author late in life. READ MORE »
Ten years of Scandinavian theater in New York
... offering contemporary plays and inventive takes on the classics from all of the Nordic countries. READ MORE »
Winter concert in New York City
A beacon of light during a slow and dark time of the year and an opportunity to enjoy some of New York’s finest Scandinavian musicians on stage. READ MORE »
Destination New Orleans
Visiting the Big Easy you'll be unable to miss the Swedish-run Trolley Stop Cafe. READ MORE »
Stockholm City Hall A short walkabout at one of Stockholm's most famous buildings. READ MORE »Premium
Through Sweden by electric car
Sweden is long - close to 1,000 miles from top to bottom. Is it... READ MORE »
Slight increase on home prices
Prices for single-family homes rose two percent over the period August - October compared... READ MORE »
IKEA express delivery
Ikea is testing to deliver e-commerce goods to smart cabinets from the start up... READ MORE »
Swedes are more connected than ever
The dividing line is no longer between those who use the internet and those who don't but between frequent and rare users. READ MORE »
Nordic online sales on the increase
In the Nordic region, online sales increased 11 percent over the same period last... READ MORE »
30% European on Netflix
The European Parliament voted in favor of a proposal for new regulations that force... READ MORE »
Harvesting light
Swedish startup Epishine, founded in 2016, is working to produce cheap, scalable and climate-smart... 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 »
Travel in Sweden, top to bottom Whether you want your holiday to provide you with a rush of adrenaline, a bit of peace and quiet, an enriching cultural experience or a combination of the three, the old country might just be the ideal destination.
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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 »
Celebrating Strong Swedish Women
In observance of the International Women's Day: Swedish history seen from a woman's perspective READ MORE »
Today's Fact Viktor Rydberg (1828 – 1895)
Novelist and religious philosopher who nonetheless is best remembered for creating the timeless tale of the Tomten: “Midvinternattens köld är hård, stjärnorna glimma och gnistra...endast tomten är vaken.” MORE »
Members access the unmanned Moby Mart stores with an app. READ MORE »
Baking with Skansen
A playful way to bake some traditional Swedish cookies and breads, virtually and in the oven. PLAY »
News Gallery
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.
Danish hot dogs in NYC Danish celebrity chef and entrepreneur Claus Meyer’s Nordic restaurant Agern and next-door less pricey Danish hot dog stand at Grand Central is open.
Swedish Food Classics Root vegetable hash with chèvre READ MORE »
