Society & Culture
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Lagom — Not too much, not too little
Lagom (pronounced: "lah-gom") is the Swedish word that no other language has — and perhaps best describes the Swedish s…
Fika — The Art of the Coffee Break
Fika is Sweden's most sacred ritual — and much more than a coffee break. It is a social event , an invitation to pause,…
Midsommar — The Festival of Light
Midsommar (Midsummer) is Sweden's most important and popular festival — more important than Christmas, many Swedes say.…
Lucia — The Festival of Light
On December 13th , Sweden celebrates Lucia — one of the most atmospheric and emotional festivals of the year. In the da…
Allemansrätten — The Right of Public Access
The Allemansrätten (Right of Public Access) is enshrined in the Swedish Constitution (Regeringsformen, Chapter 2, §15)…
Systembolaget — Sweden's Alcohol Monopoly
For most visitors, Systembolaget is one of the most surprising aspects of Sweden: Alcohol over 3.5% ABV is available ex…
Sustainability & Equality
Sweden is a global leader in sustainability and equality — and that's not PR, but lived reality: Sustainability Recycli…
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