Swedish culture reveals itself in everyday moments: a cinnamon bun shared at fika, a holiday parade in a small town, a quiet forest walk. Here you’ll find insights into food, social norms, events, and the places that help you truly experience life in Sweden.
Swedish pastries are a big thing in Sweden. It seems to me that despite the lagom value, Swedes are quite into cake and pastry; they even have special days to celebrate almost all of them. Here is the timeline for those sweet days.
Weird Swedish foods is something you will come across when you are in Sweden for a longer period of time. Every country has its own food peculiarities, foods that often also have a cultural significance. And Sweden is of course no exception when it comes to weird foods.
Ever experienced a Happy Birthday Swedish style? I recently celebrated a big birthday party and discovered the various ways to congratulate someone in Swedish. There is, in fact, an array of ways to say it, some obvious and some frankly odd.
Lucia celebrates light in the midst of winter, Valborg the banishing of winter and advent of spring, and perhaps most glorious of all, Midsommar seems to be the ultimate saluting of the wonders of the Swedish summer.
Why are Swedish cottages red? The experience of my arrival to Sweden became unforgettable. The never-ending lush green landscapes with beautiful red country houses made an impression on me.
It’s a wonderful country that really has it all. From beautiful mountains to dense forests, vibrant urban cities to great beaches and small towns that seem like time has forgotten all about them, Sweden has something for everyone.