The benefits of (Swedish) nature
A new case study is investigating the secret of Sweden’s love affair with the outdoors and how it affects people’s health – in 72 hours. READ MORE »
The worst apple harvest in 50 years Frost damage early in the budding stage made the flowers in the trees wither instead of form apples, and many of the already growing apples were damaged by the frost. READ MORE »
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Enjoy these local events
A variety of things are going on around Swedish America, including several long-term events that will soon close. (And if there are more opportunities for enjoying princess cake, please let us know!) READ MORE »
Gothenburg's bicycle taxi
Another Swedish startup had double the success when it started attracting a new clientele this summer. READ MORE »
Sweden Today:
Swedes in Stockholm are the most tattooed people in the world. Swedish boy breaks a world record. Packing on the pounds. Swedish pensions not so perfect. Luxury yacht stuns Swedes. READ MORE »
Master studies in Stockholm Representatives of Stockholm University are coming to the U.S. this fall to promote their Master's degree programs taught in English. Many American students have studied there, and here are some of their experiences. READ MORE »
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Swedish News
Royal baby boom. Swedish company dominates music streaming industry. New Swedish ambassador. Leader of centre-right Moderates resigns. Swimming phenom reigns. Sweden's strong economy. Sweden in bidding war for EU agency. READ MORE »
Biggest military exercise in 23 years With the help of 1,000 U.S. troops and others, the three-week military exercise starts on Sept. 11. READ MORE »
Sweden's 2017 Oscar submission
The favorite Swedish contender for this year's Oscar for Best Foreign Film, Ruben Ostlund's The Square won the selection. READ MORE »
A herd of wild horses
Leave it to some proud Swedish Americans to create the world's largest (and probably only) herd of wild Dala horses. Come find them during Svensk Hyllningsfest, October 13-14, 2017 READ MORE »
Peter Carlsson returns to Sweden fully charged Northvolt batteries, which recently picked two locations in Sweden as potential future sites for its first factory will help Sweden become carbon neutral. READ MORE »
An Ode to the Swedish Crayfish Nowhere is the crayfish so ardently worshipped as in Sweden. Part of the reason is purely gastronomic. In flavor, the rare Swedish crayfish surpasses its relatives in other countries. READ MORE »
A life less ordinary
Legendary fashion photographer Gösta 'Gus' Peterson passed away at 94. READ MORE »
Johansson and Ygeman leave Swedish PM Lofven transforms government after the Alliance parties threatened with a mistrust vote against three of his ministers. READ MORE »
A Swedish icon returns to Chicago
The historic blue and yellow water tower in Andersonville is making a comeback after two years' absence from the museum roof. READ MORE »
Chalmers alumni in Atlanta
Annual meeting of the Chalmers Alumni Association of the U.S. brought 'spex' to the hometown of Coca Cola. READ MORE »
Summer travel itinerary: Gotland The Swedish island qualified for a second place in Lonely Planet's list of places in Europe worth a visit. READ MORE »
San Francisco Swedish landmark plaque unveiled Recognizing the historic status of the Swedish American Hall in San Francisco. READ MORE »
Allemansraetten - Everyman's right
There are certain things that are so Swedish, they could be symbols for the country. And now another is being shared with all of us. #freedomtoroam
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Sweden joins JET
Sweden joins the Joint Expeditionary Force (JET) led by Britain. Joining Denmark, Estonia, Latvia,... READ MORE »
War games in Sweden
Aurora 17 is the largest military exercise in Sweden since 1993. READ MORE »
Give peace a chance?
Throughout the decades, Sweden was seen as a country that supported and approved the... READ MORE »
Volvo makes all cars electric in 2019 As of 2019, all new Volvos will be equipped with an electric engine. READ MORE »
IKEA 44 in the U.S.
Furniture chain IKEA has come a long way since we covered its first store in Plymouth Meeting just outside Philadelphia in 1985. READ MORE »
Walkabout Tour of Stockholm I .. walk in the city of my youth: Leif Rosqvist goes for a walk through his old neighborhoods in the heart of Stockholm. READ MORE »Premium
Watch where you park in Stockholm
Driving and parking in Sweden's capital can be a bit of a challenge depending on where you're going. READ MORE »
Sweden is 'heaven for cloud computing'
Business Sweden reports on Amazon's latest investment in cloud services in the Stockholm area. READ MORE »
Search for anything Nordic or Swedish
Nordstjernan's apps facilitate the search for Nordic suppliers, products and services or events in the United States. READ MORE »
Today's Fact Folke Bernadotte (1895 – 1948)
A humanitarian who organized Red Cross refugee relief expeditions at the end of the Second World War, he was murdered by terrorists during a mission to Israel. MORE »
Stieg Larsson's girl with the dragon tattoo is in good company:
Swedes are the most tattooed people in the world. 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 inaugurates another season of goat-watching on June 10. www.aljohnsons.com
World Champion Young lumberjack, Ferry Svan, the first Swede to ever enter the Junior World Cup in Timbersports recently won first place.
Harald Hårfagre in North America After a challenging journey across the Atlantic the largest Viking ship of modern times has reached North America.
Swedish Food Classics Classic Princess Cake READ MORE »
