Time for 'surstromming'
Move over crayfish! Time to throw out the crayfish paraphernalia ... today is the official first day, 'Surströmmingspremiaer' the fermented herring cans can finally be opened (if you dare). 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 »
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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 »
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 »
See these exhibits before they're gone
There is a variety of interesting exhibits around Swedish America this summer, but many are in their last weeks. If you are traveling or living near any of these, be sure to add them to your calendar before it's too late. READ MORE »
Countdown to crayfish August 8: Sweden is known for its various seafood specialties, especially in the late summer when certain crustaceans are mature and fresh. Maybe the country takes a month off because its lucky citizens are in a constant cycle of eating various delicacies … and recovering from everything that must be consumed with them. READ MORE »
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A life less ordinary
Legendary fashion photographer Gösta 'Gus' Peterson passed away at 94. READ MORE »
'Borg/McEnroe' headlines Toronto Film Festival
The world premier of hyped Swedish film opens TIFF, the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2017. 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 »
Don't miss these local events
July and August are relatively quiet in Sweden as well as Swedish America, but there are certainly a few things going on! If you’re traveling to or living on the East Coast, in the Midwest or Pacific Northwest, here are a few events you might want to add ... 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 »
A publicity triumph for Sweden The name Trainy McTrainface wins by miles in an online poll among Swedes and becomes world news. 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 »
Without a field of their own
The Black Knights are the champions that share space with campers and RVs. 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's best beaches A west coast beach shares first place with Boda Sand's beach on Oland in a recent SIFO survey. 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 »
The Swedish-American of the Year 2017
International Swedish diplomat, former UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ambassador Jan Eliasson recognized.
Every year since 1960... 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 »
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35, is among the world's top-earning sports stars in 2017. After a serious injury, he announced in June that he plans to be healthy and ready to play again with Manchester United. 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.
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 Basic French with a lingonberry twist READ MORE »
