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GRENEN, WHERE TWO SEAS COLLIDE
GRENEN, WHERE TWO SEAS COLLIDE
Grenen is a beautiful natural attraction located on the northernmost tip of Jutland in Denmark. This stunning location is where the Skagerrak and the Kattegat seas meet, and offers a unique opportunity for visitors to witness the spectacle of two seas colliding.
SWEDISH STICKY EASTER CAKE
SWEDISH STICKY EASTER CAKE
Kladdkakan, the endlessly popular Swedish sticky cake that is the kids’ favourite is super easy to make. One of the reasons why kladdkakan has become so popular and won the hearts of the Swedish people is probably because there are so few ingredients involved and that the procedure is so simple.
TROLLTUNGA, NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED
TROLLTUNGA, NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED
Trolltunga, or Troll's Tongue in English, is a stunning natural rock formation located in Odda, in western Norway. This natural formation can be found at an elevation of about 1100 meters above sea level, and it extends horizontally out from the mountain, providing a spectacular view of the surrounding fjords and mountains, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. 
WALLENBERGARE, SWEDISH HOME COOKING AT ITS FINEST
WALLENBERGARE, SWEDISH HOME COOKING AT ITS FINEST
Wallenbergare is a Swedish dish that consists of ground veal, cream, and egg yolks, formed into a patty and then pan-fried in butter. It is typically served with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, and green peas. It's a popular "husmanskost (Swedish home cooked dish). The dish was named after the Swedish family Wallenberg but exactly who remains a bit unclear. 
SCANDI HOT DOGS
SCANDI HOT DOGS

The Swedish Sausage Academy (yes there is such a thing) turned 25 years old in 2016 and decided that every...

SWEDISH RASPBERRY CAVES
SWEDISH RASPBERRY CAVES

Hallongrottor are Swedish jam cookies that translate to “Raspberry caves”. The history of Hallongrottor dates back to the early 1960s...

COPENHAGEN, THE CITY OF WORLD FAMOUS FOOD
COPENHAGEN, THE CITY OF WORLD FAMOUS FOOD
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. 
THE DALA HORSE, FROM CURRENCY TO IMPORTANT CULTURAL SYMBOL
THE DALA HORSE, FROM CURRENCY TO IMPORTANT CULTURAL SYMBOL
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, BEAUTIFUL LAKES AND DEEP VALLEYS
DALARNA, BEAUTIFUL LAKES AND DEEP VALLEYS
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. 
THE FALUKORV, A SWEDISH COMFORT FOOD
THE FALUKORV, A SWEDISH COMFORT FOOD
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. 
IT'S THE DAY OF THE CRISPBREAD
IT'S THE DAY OF THE CRISPBREAD
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?) 
SUOMELINNA
SUOMELINNA
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.
JOKKMOKK: A JOURNEY INTO THE HEART OF SAMI CULTURE
JOKKMOKK: A JOURNEY INTO THE HEART OF SAMI CULTURE

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: PYTTIPANNA'S FANCY BIG BROTHER
BIFF RYDBERG: PYTTIPANNA'S FANCY BIG BROTHER
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 ART OF FIKA
THE ART OF FIKA

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 IN JUKKASJÄRVI
THE ICE HOTEL IN JUKKASJÄRVI
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.
THE CAKE OF DREAMS
THE CAKE OF DREAMS

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.

WINTER PICNICS WITH HOT CHOCOLATE
WINTER PICNICS WITH HOT CHOCOLATE
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, A MAGICAL PLACE
LOFOTEN, A MAGICAL PLACE
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. 

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