June 19th is Midsummer's Eve, which despite not technically being a public holiday is a day off for most workers in Sweden. How are shops, Systembolaget and public transport affected during the weekend?
If there's one thing Swedes can't get enough of in summer, it's these.
Whether you were a keen gardener or not before you moved to Sweden, growing in the Nordic climate might not be quite what you're used to. The Local spoke to master gardener John Taylor for his tips on growing veg in Sweden.
Planning a train trip in Sweden this summer but don't know where to start? Here are our top picks for railway travel across Sweden.
The mortgage makes up the biggest chunk of a lot of home owners' monthly bills. But did you know there’s a way you can lower your mortgage cost?
Flying with children can be stressful at the best of times, so here are The Local’s best tips for departing from Copenhagen Airport with your kids in tow.
The period stretching roughly from the last week in July to the last week in August has historically been referred to in Swedish as "rötmånaden", bringing with it changeable weather and, historically, mysterious unnatural events.
Office fruit disappears, trains and restaurants shut down, and it is impossible to get anything done if it involves a Swedish colleague. The Local's readers report from Sweden's deserted summer offices.
Where does the Swedish word for thunder, åska, come from?
When Swedes talk about celebrating midsommar, they mean Midsummer's Eve, which this year falls on Friday June 19th. It's not a so-called 'red day', but do you still get the day off?
Midsummer's Eve is always celebrated in Sweden on the Friday between June 19th and 25th, despite the fact that the actual date of the midsummer solstice and the longest night of the year often falls on a different day.
Sweden's summers are so gorgeous that you'd be a fool to spend much time abroad. From mountain hikes around Kebnekaise and Åredalen to the beaches of Österlen and Gotland, from upmarket brunches to loppis flea markets, here are our readers' top tips on what to do.
The EU/Schengen area's '90-day' rule is a complicated one that causes much confusion for travellers - here we answer some of the most common questions from readers of The Local.
The Local Sweden's Deputy Editor, Becky Waterton, who speaks fluent Danish and Swedish (and understands Norwegian), gives her best tips for how to learn to understand the other Scandinavian languages if you already speak one of them.
Today’s word is one of Sweden’s favourite berries.
Swedish humour can be difficult to grasp for newcomers to the country, with Swedes often enjoying dark 'gallows' humour and jokes which make the viewer cringe. Here's a roundup of three comedies you can watch to understand Swedish humour.
It's easy to work out why someone might want to move to a country like Spain, France or Italy. The reasons people come to Sweden tend to be much more varied. Here are some of the main types of foreigner you're likely to meet.
As temperatures edge upwards in Sweden, does the thought of wearing a swimsuit might seem a bit much? If you feel the need to expose a little more skin to the elements, here are some of Sweden's best nude beaches.
Midsummer is the most Swedish of Swedish holidays, widely considered to be the country's de facto National Day. So, what are the essentials for a Midsummer celebration?
Sweden isn't known for its high temperatures, but that's all the more reason to take extra care when a heatwave does sweep the country.
The Local spoke to Eva Lenneman, a curator at Stockholm's Museum of Spirits in Stockholm about the history of snaps in Sweden.
One of the weirdest yet commonly observed traditions in Sweden is the Midsummer frog dance around the maypole, which begs the question... why, oh WHY?
Here's a Swedish word to use when complaining about the heat.
If you want to sell your house or apartment it's a good idea to prepare well in advance, but you may not always have that option. These are six things you should be considering if you need or want to make a sale.
Meeting your in-laws for the first time is nerve-wracking in any country, but just so you're not taken by surprise: here's an informal set of rules and habits you may encounter if they're Swedish.
If you've moved to Sweden as a family, you might find that children's birthday parties are your first big opportunity to make Swedish friends. So here's The Local's guide on what to expect and how to host one.
A move abroad often brings about changes in your own habits, with many people finding themselves slowly becoming more Swedish in a whole host of ways after making the move here.
Rötmånad literally means 'rotting month' – here's why it's an important addition to your vocabulary.
Today we're looking at a summery false friend.
Today's Swedish word of the day is brought to you in memory of the past month's heatwave.