Some time ago I went on a press trip to Sörmland. The program mentioned that we would visit Malmköping because this is where the 100-year-old Allan …
The 100-year-old man who climbed out the window and disappeared – Hundraåringen
Lagom – good enough is the new perfect
One of the nicest things about the Swedish language are the words that you actually can not literally translate. I’m thinking of fika, but also …
Swedish Christmas: Why Donald Duck is a Big Deal
The Swedes have a wealth of wonderful Christmas traditions (jul), but the biggest celebration by far is on Christmas Eve (Julafton). Unlike in the UK, …
How to celebrate a Swedish Christmas
If you’re looking to embrace a Scandinavian Christmas, a journey into the world of Swedish Jul (Christmas) traditions is a must. While the North gets …
Nobel Museum in Stockholm
The Nobel Museum or Nobel Prize Museum (Nobelmuseet) in Stockholm opened in 2001, on the centenary of the Nobel Prize, and is currently located in the building …
Have a Nobel menu at Stadshuskällaren in Stockholm
Restaurant Stadshuskällaren is located in the basement of Stadshuset, the town hall of Stockholm. The restaurant first opened in 1922 and reopened in 2012 after extensive …
In the footsteps of Alfred Nobel
Alfred Nobel – from dynamite to a peace prize Few Swedes are known worldwide and can be described as both revolutionary and controversial. Swedish chemist and …
Enjoy fika at Vete-Katten in Stockholm
One of the best known addresses for a fika in Stockholm is Vetekatten. It is a fika hotspot with a long tradition (since 1928). You can buy both sweets …
Have fika at Café Grassagården in Strägnäs
Today I share a unique fika hotspot in Sörmland that I discovered last summer during a press trip. Strängnäs is a small town situated next to Lake Mälaren, …
Discover where The Bridge was filmed!
The Bridge or Bron-Broen, as the title originally sounds, is a popular Nordic Noir series that takes place in both Malmö and Copenhagen. The Öresund …