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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Undoubtedly, Swedes have a good sense of fashion. Many centuries ago, Swedes expressed their personality wearing fur, leather and – legend says it – funny helmets with horns. Since then a few things have changed in Swedish wardrobes. Swedes … Read more
As a new-Swede you not only have to master the Swedish language or start eating kanelbullar (cinnamon buns) in combination with strong coffee during fika-breaks. You also have to get rid of your extra-pounds. You actually don’t have to. Swedes … Read more
Why work when no one else does? Take your holiday in July During the months of July, whole Sweden seems to go on holiday. Some stores are closed, so are a few hospitals – no reason for … Read more
Swedes love to spend their time outside. They enjoy being in touch with the beautiful Swedish nature. But let’s start with some facts about nature in Sweden… Facts about Swedish nature More than half of the country is … Read more
Swedes like it when things are tidy and in organized. They are also convinced that no one should take advantage of someone. You can spot both traits when you observe the way Swedes administer the way they wait in line. (Find translations … Read more
National anthem of Sweden The Swedish national anthem – called “Sveriges nationalsång” in Sweden – is not only sung at sportevents like the Olympic games or games of the national football team. Swedes have a … Read more
Fall in love with the concept of fika Fika is a big part of every Swede’s everyday life. Basically, fika just means to hava a coffee. But it is so much more than just that. It has … Read more
Sweden has been a constitutional parliamentarian monarchy since, well, a very long time. Which means there is a constitution, a parliament, elected by the Swedes, and a king – or, at some point in the future, a queen. King … Read more
Swedish summers are short but impressive Winters in Sweden are long, dark and cold. This has a severe effect on Swedish behavior. No wonder they long for sunlight when they have to live without it during the dark … Read more
These are the most popular fashion brands in Sweden (beyond H&M). Maybe you already have one or more of these labels in your wardrobe… Popular Swedish fashion labels Acne Studios Although the name might sound … Read more
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