How to say ‘I Love You’ in Swedish (and other romantic phrases)
Have you recently found your heart fluttering for a Swedish cutie? Or maybe you simply want to broaden your romance…
Language and culture
How many people speak Swedish?
Swedish is the official language of Sweden and is predominantly spoken throughout Sweden. However, this beautiful Germanic language is spoken…
All you need to know about Norwegian rosemaling
You may have seen the attractive designs of Norwegian rosemaling art on wooden bowls, plates, chests or on wall plaques….
Famous Vikings you should know about
You probably already know a bit about the Vikings and their reputation for blood-thirsty skirmishes and raids around the Scandinavian…
Is Norway a socialist country?
The Scandinavian countries are often viewed as a model for successful socialism. They seem to combine a generous welfare system…
Did Vikings really have dreadlocks?
We all associate dreadlocks with the Rastafarian movement and it’s true that dreads do have a big symbolic significance in…
The most popular Swedish names for men, women, boys and girls
Giving your child a Swedish name is very popular at the moment. Maybe it conjures up the image of a…
The Valkyrie symbol: what is it, and what does it mean?
One of the best known symbols of ancient Norse mythology, the Valkyrie symbol is a sign of female power and…
Icelandic girl names – the best girls’ names from Iceland
Are you looking for an unusual name for your newborn baby, that’s a bit different and suggests strength and an…
The coolest Viking hairstyles (with pictures!)
Influenced perhaps by the long-running Vikings TV series and the Thor superhero films, the ‘Viking’ look is certainly having a…