Traditions

Where to enjoy a true swedish fika in Stockholm

23.07.2026

You can’t truly experience Stockholm without taking time for a fika. Much more than a simple coffee break, this Swedish tradition is a way of life...

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What is Swedish fika?

17.07.2026

In Sweden, few words capture a certain way of experiencing everyday life as perfectly as the word fika. Often translated as “coffee break”, this ...

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Vasaloppet – A Journey Through History and Endurance

20.02.2026

Every winter, in March, thousands of skiers from all around the world gather in the forests of Dalarna, in central Sweden, to take part in the

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Sportlov: what is it?

05.02.2026

If you visit Sweden in the middle of winter, you will likely be surprised by this paradox: in spite of cold, short days, and sometimes snow, life...

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Nyårsklockan, what’s that?

19.12.2025

Let’s start at the very beginning, with the word itself, because in Sweden they like things to be simple and perfectly clear. Nyårsklockan literally..

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Lillejul or Lilla Julafton – What’s That?

15.12.2025

Even though Christmas is officially celebrated on December the 25th in the christian calendar, this tradition is mainly observed by catholics and...

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