Language and culture

The Swedish alphabet: what you need to know

Okay, you’re unlikely to need to learn Swedish to get by on a holiday in Sweden – after all, most…

We’ve all admired the classic Swedish minimalist design – all light airy rooms, with splashes of colour to add warmth…

Expecting a baby boy? Fancy choosing a name that’s a bit cool, suggests strength and a don’t-mess-with-me vibe? How about…

With their strong bold images and mythical origins, Nordic Viking tattoos are some of today’s most in-demand tattoos for both…

Viking names for girls are pretty popular right now, and if you want to give your newborn daughter a strong…

A simply dressed tree with white candles next to a roaring fire and a window looking out onto a snowy…

Viking weddings are very much a thing at the moment – and you can see why they are so in…

Looking for an unusual name for your newborn? Why not check out some Finnish baby girls’ names? Finnish women have…

Everyone has heard of Father Christmas, but in Iceland they have some more… ‘unusual’ festive visitors who creep around leaving…

Traditionally, surnames of Finnish descent come from a variety of sources, depending on the geography of the country. Many of…