Sweden: an overview
Here, you get an introduction to Sweden. General facts, fun facts, quirky habits, and amazing Swedish food. You can even learn your very first Swedish words. Do not miss the hilarious YouTube video ‘Swedish Lucia for dummies’—a great recommendation from my sister! Finally, check out the complete rookie’s guide to the famous FIKA tradition. Grab a hot cup of coffee and start exploring!
Sweden: introduction
Sweden — formally the Kingdom of Sweden if you want to sound official, is the undisputed giant of the Nordic region. Stretching across the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe, it is the largest and most populous country in the area, and the fifth-largest on the continent.
But what is Sweden really about? Here is the breakdown of this northern gem, packed with facts but delivered with a twist.
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Cuisine
Sweden: a nation where culinary traditions balance between extreme minimalism (crispbread) and festive luxury (a mountain of seafood). Here, I will try to give you is a lighthearted guide to Swedish cuisine.
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Cinnamon bun day
The rookies fika guide
Learn a little Swedish
Want to actually understand what Swedes are talking about during their fika,
This visual guide is your ultimate shortcut to the Swedish language.
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The quck facts
The land of massive forests, progressive laws, and a truly staggering consumption of cream-filled buns. If you´re in a hurry, these are the quick facts about Sweden.
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Jul: The Sacred Routine of
Swedish Christmas
Swedish Christmas (Jul) is a masterclass in strict scheduling, cosy lighting, and highly specific pop-culture phenomena. If you want to learn about Swedish Christmas traditions, here is the breakdown of how Swedes celebrate on December 24th… Indeed, the main celebration in Sweden always takes place on Christmas Eve!
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More articles in Habits & Traditions
Swedish Lucia for dummies
The communal laundry room
The daily & weekly habits
VAB (Care of a sick child)
What is a Swedish name day
Navigating Sweden as a
disabled individual
Sweden is famous for ABBA, IKEA, and a social welfare system so robust it feels like a warm hug. However, navigating Sweden as a disabled individual brings its own unique challenges – especially when your body or mind doesn’t follow the standard Swedish blueprint.
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Swedish news
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- Voting in Sweden: 'If you don't vote you've lost your chance to whinge'
- Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
- Swedish Liberal Party soars over parliamentary threshold in new poll
- What you need to know about the local and regional elections in Gothenburg
- Politics in Sweden: Immigration is on the agenda, but the debate is surreal