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Visby is called "rosornas och ruinernas stad" (the city of roses and ruins) and is a historic and picturesque city...
Hallongrottor are Swedish jam cookies that translate to “Raspberry caves”. The history of Hallongrottor dates back to the early 1960s...
Ostbågar with the famous old slogan "the cheeeeezier snack" is arguably the most popular snack in Sweden and other parts...
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is a vibrant and dynamic metropolis that attracts millions of visitors every year. The city boasts a rich cultural heritage, a thriving arts scene, and a wide range of tourist attractions and activities. It really is a world-class city to visit and if you haven’t been yet, make sure to put it on your bucket list for 2023.
When a large red Dalahäst (Dala horse) stood at the entrance to Sweden's pavilion at the World's Fair in New York in 1939, it got its international breakthrough and its status as a symbol of Sweden. Dalahästen, the red Dala horse has since then been a well-known symbol of both Sweden and the county Dalarna but how did this come to be?
Dalarna county, nestled in central Sweden, leaves little to be desired. Here you will stumble upon natural beauty with every step. Breath-taking forests, mighty lakes, mountains and flower meadows in the summer. And in the winter, when it’s all covered with white snow, you get an amazing landscape for great skiing and skating.
Falukorv, or ring bologna as it’s known as, outside Scandinavia, is said to have come from the German miners at the Falun copper mine during the 16th and 17th century. It has since then grown to become one of the Swedes’ favourite comfort foods and it makes a perfect mid-week dinner.
Today, on February 19, we celebrate a very special day. It is indeed the Day of the Crisp Bread (knäckebrödets dag in Swedish). Crispbread is one of the most beloved food products in Sweden. The Swedes also eat the most crispbread in the entire world (it just makes sense, doesn’t it?)
Did you know that Helsinki is actually an archipelago made up of 330 islands? The Suomenlinna fortress, also known as the Castle of Finland, is part of those islands in the Baltic Sea, but the difference is that this particular island is one of Helsinki’s most historic attractions and also one of the most popular tourist attractions.
“Köttbullemacka med rödbetssallad” (meatball sandwich with beetroot sallad) is one of the most popular classic Swedish sandwiches. This sandwich reminds...
SEMLAN: A SWEDISH PASTRY ICON The semla is a small and delicious wheat flour bun, flavoured with cardamom and filled...
Jokkmokk is a small town in Lapland, Sweden, with just a bit over 2000 inhabitants. The Sami name of Jokkmokk (composed of the individual words jåhkå and måhkke) means "River's Curve" due to the meandering river that runs through it. Jokkmokk is a stunningly beautiful place and a natural meeting place for Sámi people from all over Lapland.
Biff Rydberg! A more luxurious variant of pyttipanna and a wonderful and classic Swedish dish with perfectly fried meat, golden onions and crispy potatoes served with a raw egg yolk. It’s heaven on a plate. It is said that the dish was created by the head chef at the historic Hotel Rydberg, which was located in the Old Town in Stockholm from 1857−1914.
The word fika actually derives from the 19t century slang word for coffee, "kaffi". Throw the letters around and you get.....fika. Fika is a Swedish tradition although Norwegians and Danes indulge in it as well. They just don't call it fika. Scandinavians drink the most coffee in the world so it's not so strange that we have this tradition based around something so simple as coffee.
The Ice Hotel Jukkasjärvi is located in the village of Jukkasjärvi a little east of Kiruna, about 20 miles above the Arctic Circle. Ishotellet, or Ice Hotel as it is also known, was founded in 1989. The Ice Hotel came to be because of local entrepreneur Yngve Bergqvist who was looking for a way to offer winter experiences in Northern Sweden where visitors could experience the midnight sun, the northern lights and the unique culture of the Sami people.
Drömtårtan, the Dream Cake is a type of what we in Sweden call “rulltårta” which is similar a Swiss Roll. You can make rulltårta with many different fillings: with chocolate, buttercream, vanilla cream, berries, lemon curd, Nutella, you name it. One of the more popular ones is rulltårta filled with buttercream, this is what the Swedes call drömtårta, dream cake.
It's the middle of winter and you're probably reading this in a warm room indoors but don't you miss being outside? Let’s talk about winter picnics. Luckily, you don't have to wait until summer for your next picnic. Going on a winter picnic is a great way to get outside, breathe the fresh air and enjoy a beautiful winter day. One of the best ways to stay warm while exploring your surroundings in winter is to fill a thermos with delicious hot chocolate.
Lofoten is the magnificent Norwegian island group that stretches westward in the Atlantic north of the Arctic Circle. Thanks to the warm Gulf Stream, Lofoten has a significantly milder climate than other parts of the world at the same latitude, such as Alaska and Greenland. This coastal climate on Lofoten means that the winters are mild and the summers relatively cool.
Sometimes we forget about our timeless classics in Swedish baking. Tigerkakan (the Tiger Cake) is one of those. The Tiger...
We’ve all heard of the question “Is the glass half full or half empty?”. For the Swedes it’s none of those. The glass is simply…lagom. Lagom is the most important Swedish word you will ever learn, but what is “lagom”? Lagom builds on the concept of minimalism and finding joy in your possessions. The word itself means just right.
Åre, the Swedish alps, is Sweden's largest and most famous ski resort but is also a popular destination during the summer because of its tremendous beauty and there is a wide range of hiking and biking trails to enjoy. Åre is a popular ski resort but also a cozy village with proximity to many excursion destinations and there are also spa facilities for those who want to relax.
Kladdkakan has taken the Swedish people by storm and it’s commonly served for fika and parties. The cake is easy to love and it can be served with various sides such as cream, ice cream, meringues or berries, which gives a wonderful variety of both taste and texture.
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With or without pea soup, pancakes is one of the most loved dishes in all of Sweden.
Kiruna, Sweden’s northernmost city, has a lot to offer. This is where to see the Northern Lights and experience the Midnight Sun. Nestling some 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle in the Norrbotten province, Kiruna is a gem of a city that forms part of Swedish Lapland. This vast area covers about a quarter of Sweden and stretches across the very north of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia.
