Category Archives: Typical Swedish

What is typically Swedish?

This post contains commercial links What is “typical Swedish” and who decides what’s typical and/or not? To answer those two questions you need to keep an open mind and have a deeper knowledge about the country as well as its culture and history. Inherited from abroad or rooted in the Swedish history Some of theContinueContinue reading “What is typically Swedish?”

The Royal Family

Sweden has been a monarchy for more than a thousand years, with approximately seventy kings ruling during this time. The present king, Carl XVI Gustaf, was inaugurated in 1973 and is the 74:th regent on the throne. The Royal Hignesses: King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia Photo: newsner.com The Swedish king is of FrenchContinueContinue reading “The Royal Family”

Pickled herring and snaps

In Sweden there is an old tradition of having “sill and nubbe”, or pickled herring and snaps, at Christmas. The same actually goes for Easter and Midsummer as well, as the food and beverages are very similar during these three holidays). “Sill” and “nubbe” is pickled herring and snaps, or a shot (e. g vodka).ContinueContinue reading “Pickled herring and snaps”

Swedish candy

Swedish candy, or “lösgodis” as we say in Sweden, is various kinds of candy (see photos) that are sold separatly. People pick their favourites and put them in a “candy bag” or a “candy cup” before they weigh it and pay for it. In Sweden people eat quite a lot of sweets and candy. OrContinueContinue reading “Swedish candy”

Reasons to visit Sweden

In many ways Sweden is a rich country. Not only financially, but historically, esthetically, ecologically, gastronomically and culturally. The best part? Everything is open to everyone and anyone. The north In the northern parts of Sweden you’ll find a wide range of activities to engage in. During early summer the magic of the Midnight SunContinueContinue reading “Reasons to visit Sweden”

Swedish Midsommar

Come rain or come sun, Midsommarafton is by far one of the most celebrated dates during the year. This post contains a commercial link In the middle of June almost all Swedes (myself included) celebrate the happening of “Sommarsolståndet”, which occurrs when night and day are the exact same length. With a pick-nick basket inContinueContinue reading “Swedish Midsommar”