Old Swedish Names – Male & Female
Traditional Swedish names Are you looking for old Swedish names? For name inspiration for a new-born baby, a dog or, if you are a working for IKEA, the name for a new product-line? I collected … Read more
Swedish Culture & Traditions
Avoid a culture shock in Sweden. Understand Swedish culture and cultural differences. Learn how to celebrate Swedish traditions. Find out how Swedes behave in everyday life. Swedish food, music and fashion. Everything that’s weird and wonderful when you interact with Swedes. Pitfalls, dating tips and how-to guides. Get to know Swedes and Swedish culture.
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Student Life in Sweden – Quick Guide
Are you going to study in Sweden? Here are the most important things you should know about socialising and party life as an exchange student in Sweden. Quick Guide from a Former Exchange Student Things … Read more
Top 10 Swedish Drinking Songs – (snapsvisor) Lyrics
Let’s sing the most popular drinking songs in Sweden! I have been to many Swedish student parties, (too many, some might even say 😉 ). One thing I really learned to enjoy, is collectively singing … Read more
Swedish Culture – 10 Things You Should Know
When you travel to a new country you might expect that the locals behave in a similar way to the people in your home country. Often times you will find yourself being surprised how different … Read more
Swedish Shrimp Sandwich – “Räksmörgås” – Traditional Recipe from Sweden
If you have ever been to Sweden, you must have noticed that there are delicious räkmackor (shrimp /prawn sandwiches) on every corner: in the refrigerated shelves of supermarkets, in cafés and at many petrol stations. … Read more
“Prinsesstårta” Princess Cake – Traditional Recipe from Sweden
The delicious Swedish princess cake made of green marzipan and lots of cream. It belongs to the standard product of every Swedish confectionery, the “Swedish cake” or Prinsesstårta as it is called in Swedish. It … Read more
Swedish Chocolate Balls Recipe – “Chokladbollar” from Sweden
Chocolate balls from Sweden – a savoury chocolate temptation. “Chokladbollar” in Sweden Chokladbollar are absolute classics of the Swedish bakery. Chocolate balls are standard in most Swedish cafés and it is hard to imagine the … Read more
Små Grodorna: Swedish Midsummer Song – Lyrics & English Translation
Små grodorna (little frogs) is one of the most popular songs during midsummer in Sweden. Swedes love it! Everyone, old and young, unite around the midsummer pole to dance in circles, pretending to be little … Read more
Top 5 Swedish Christmas Decoration Items for Your Home
Swedes love decoration. Particularly during the cold and dark winter season, Swedes make an effort to create a cozy atmosphere at home. Swedish homes are often well designed and equipped with thoughtfully chosen and placed … Read more
Swedish Mentality: 5 Things Swedes Hate or Fear
Swedes, just as citizens from any other nation, are afraid of … certain things. To understand the Swedish psyche a little bit better, read the following list of “phenomenas” that many Swedes feel very uncomfortable … Read more
