Today's Swedish word of the day is brought to you in memory of the past month's heatwave.
Today's word will come in handy if you're looking into buying a traditional Swedish summer cottage or 'sommarstuga'.
This Swedish word is often met with sighs of frustration from those who stay in the country's bigger cities throughout summer.
This word might mean the exact opposite of what you'd expect.
Not just the title of a James Bond movie, today's word describes a kind of weather that most people try to avoid.
Today we're looking at yet another Swedish word which doesn't always mean what you might assume.
Here's a word you may not learn in Swedish class but which may come in useful whether you're spending time with children or searching for a spot to have fika.
Gothenburg has a lively culture scene, plenty of green spaces and food and drink in abundance, but sometimes you just need to escape the city. The West Coast and nearby towns provide plenty of opportunities for a memorable day trip from Sweden's second city: here are five of our favourite destinations complete with insider tips.
Here's one of those words that will help you fake fluency in Swedish, as long as you use it correctly.
Okay, we love Midsummer. But one must admit... there are a few things that can get on your nerves.
Midsummer is one of the oldest and most widely celebrated holidays of the year in Sweden, but to the uninitiated, some of the festivities can seem a little bit... odd.
Summer in Sweden means workplaces emptying for weeks on end and a flood of 'out of office' replies from colleagues and clients taking lengthy vacations. But have you ever wondered exactly how the four-week summer holiday became so entrenched in Swedish society?
Summer always leaves foreigners baffled by Swedes' unique seasonal habits. Here's The Local's guide to navigating small talk when the sun comes out.