What is a Swedish Mora clock, and why does everyone want one?
Modern Swedish design has taken the world by storm, but timeless examples of excellent craftsmanship – such as the Mora…
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Nationaldagen: Sweden’s national day explained
Mark your calendars because June 6th is the day when Swedes celebrate their country – normally with a sea of blue…
Stockholm’s Paradox Museum: Is it really worth visiting?
Bored in Stockholm? Head to the Stockholm Paradox Museum, where reality is turned on its head and logic is thrown…
Cost of living in Sweden
Sweden has a reputation for being expensive. In many ways it’s deserved, but even with the relatively high cost of…
Cool Swedish boy names and their meanings
Looking for something unusual to call your newborn baby boy? Well, Swedish boy names are having a bit of a…
Gekås Ullared: Is Sweden’s mega discount store worth a trip?
You’ll have heard of Ikea, of course, and it’s almost certainly the first place that springs to mind when thinking…
Midsummer in Sweden: 2023 guide
Dancing, feasting, drinking and a seemingly endless supply of sunlight: there’s a lot to like about Midsummer in Sweden. With…
The best Stockholm boat tours and cruises
Stockholm stretches across 14 separate islands, which are separated by twisting canals and open waterways. No matter where you go…
What on earth is Swedish egg coffee?
How do you like your eggs in the morning? Probably not inside your coffee. But Swedish egg coffee is a real thing!
The Vasa Museum in Stockholm: is it worth visiting?
Stockholm’s most visited museum, the Vasa Museum attracts more than a million tourists every year – each one hoping to get…