Just like Christmas, Easter is a real family celebration in Sweden. The Swedes celebrate Easter somewhat differently than we do. They don’t have an Easter …
Swedish Easter Traditions
VESPA Malmö: pizza with a sunset view
When I was in Malmö for the second time (the first time was during the winter), I saw many people with pizza boxes along the …
Stortorget, the main square of Malmö
Stortorget is the heart of Malmö. Dating back to 1540, this large square is Malmö’s oldest square. The square is 2000 m² and was the …
Recipe for Swedish waffles (Våffeldagen)
March 25 is Våffeldagen and so, like many Swedes, I bake waffles. The typical Swedish waffles are heart-shaped. In the absence of a heart-shaped waffle …
City jogging in Stockholm: around Kungsholmen
Walking or jogging is a great way to explore a city. In Stockholm I have a few favorite routes. The tour around Kungsholmen was the …
Ice fishing in Sweden
It appeals to my imagination: ice fishing. I don’t have tons of experience but was able to do it twice already and would like to …
Staying at Hotel Liseberg Heden
When we went to soak up the Christmas atmosphere in Gothenburg in December 2017, a visit to Liseberg, the amusement park of Gothenburg, was high …
Skiing in Sweden
You may not immediately think of Sweden for your next ski holiday, but Sweden is a great winter sports destination. The ski areas are generally …
Sergels Torg, the beating heart of Stockholm
“För vi ska bada nakna på Sergels Torg å leva livet utan sorg…” It was Samir & Viktor’s song in Melodifestivalen that first drew my …
Slask, the Swedish word for slush
We know it all too well: the slush that remains after it has snowed but it is just not cold enough for the snow to …