More people choose a digital doctor
During the corona pandemic, many more Swedes chose to talk to a doctor via... READ MORE »
27 new deaths reported on July 15
The decline in the number of infected as well as deaths from covid-19 continues... READ MORE »
Soaring bicycle sales
During the spring, Swedish sales of bicycles skyrocketed, according to several retailers. "We saw... READ MORE »
Swedish police are saving millions on the crisis
The work of the police during the spring has looked different due to the... READ MORE »
A Swedish summer's nuisances Yes, there are some. Not many, far from deadly unless you're extremely unlucky but, alas there a few ... READ MORE »
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More unemployed in Sweden
Unemployment continues to rise throughout Sweden, new figures from the Swedish Public Employment Service... READ MORE »
SAS has reimbursed 700,000 passengers
The airline SAS has so far reimbursed just over 700,000 passengers who have had... READ MORE »
Summer salad with salmon
Swedes love fish and what's not to love when it's combined with fresh, spicy ingredients? READ MORE »
A Swedish Midsummer! 'Svensk Midsommar' - the traditions, the table and a selection of the most popular recipes. READ MORE »
Virtual Midsummer activities
Midsummer 2020 is shaping up to be like none other, and a number of organizations are trying to help make it memorable with opportunities for virtual celebrations! You needn't travel across states or "hålla tummorna" for the perfect weather this year ... there are events you can enjoy in your own backyard: READ MORE »
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The Swedish economy is recovering
The Swedish economy is recovering after what could be the worst of the corona... READ MORE »
Tests with virus killing materials
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg have invented a virus-killing material that... READ MORE »
A Modern Swedish 'Midsommar' Midsommar isn't Midsummer without its traditions, but a few tasty additions to the smorgasbord keep the celebration fresh and delicious. READ MORE »
Midsummer 101
A Swedish midsummer is "endless" summer with sun, fun, great food, flowers, dancing and joy ... a piece of Swedish culture to be proud of. READ MORE »
Swedish restrictions on domestic travel lifted
Symptom-free people can travel again in Sweden as of June 13 according to a government press conference on June 4. READ MORE »
Canceled flights will cost billions
The airlines SAS and Norwegian have to repay several billions of advance payments for... READ MORE »
Additional SEK five billion to SAS
The Swedish government proposes a capital injection of up to SEK 5 billion to... READ MORE »
Expansion of Arlanda stopped
Government owned Swedavia estimates that the entire airline industry will look different after the... READ MORE »
Små grodorna - The little frogs
No Swedish Midsummer can be celebrated without them ... young and old, in the north and south, everyone dances 'Små Grodorna' but where did the song really come from? READ MORE »
Follow your passion in life They moved overseas to become more involved with environment and sustainability issues. READ MORE »
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 »
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 »
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 Raoul Wallenberg (1912 – ? )
The “Hero of Budapest” saved thousands of Jewish lives during the Second World War and subsequently disappeared in the Soviet Union. Only the second-ever honorary U.S. citizen (after Winston Churchill), a statue was raised in his honor on Washington, D.C.’s Capitol Hill. 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.
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 Cinnamon mousse pastry READ MORE »
