Nordic

When did Swedes go blond?
What do Emil in Lönneberga, Anders Zorn’s “dalkullor,” and Kalle on the tube of Kalles Kaviar have in common? They’re all Swedish, blond, and blue-eyed.
Swedish Culture Night with Klintetten in New York City
The Swedish music group Klintetten, together with award winning folkdancers, will be performing their only show in New York City on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024. They end their two week USA trip with a single stop in New York City.
Kicking off fall in the Chicago area
The date has been set for Scandinavian Day Festival in Illinois: Sunday September 11, 2022
From Dawn to Dusk: Nordic masterpieces on exhibit
"A masterpiece ... considered the greatest work of a person's career or a work of outstanding creativity, skill, profundity, or workmanship."
Allemansrätten - 'Everyman’s right'
There are certain things that are so Swedish, they could be symbols for the country. Not just traditional ornaments like a midsommarstång or a Lucia krona...
Common EU stockpile for equipment
The European community will create a common stockpile for medical devices to benefit all member nations.
Go outside, enjoy the spring weather!
In this time of the coronavirus, many may feel anxious about going out, something that's strongly discouraged by some experts.
Swedish PM addresses the nation
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven will speak to the nation tonight 9.15 p.m. local time (4.15 p.m. EST) The 5-minute speech can be watched at SVT PLAY, www.svtplay.se
Gamla Stan: The Cultural Heart of Stockholm
... island in the middle of Stockholm and no doubt the city's cultural core.
The world's most expensive cities
Living in Stockholm is expensive, but here’s some good news: There are 55 other cities in the world that are more expensive to live in.
Airbnb for Swedish boat owners (and renters)
Fewer people want to own their own boat, but the interest in sailing and boating is still great.
Mothers in the world
Mother's Day May 12 ('Mors Dag' in Sweden on May 26) makes it fitting for us to take a closer look at mothers in the world.
Early spring in Sweden?
A first sighted: Every spring, thousands of cranes pass through Lake Hornborga for a final stop along their migratory route, making it the home of one of the largest bird gatherings in the world.
Sweden's 'High Coast'
The area included on the World Heritage list stretches over 60 miles along the Baltic.
Orienteering: It's all about finding your way
Orienteering is a sport that mirrors the Scandinavian spirit - a love of the outdoors, a rational approach to detail and a respect for healthy competition.
The Swede South
The Swedish presence in the southern states; Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi.
It's not too late
to make someone's life Sweder this Christmas. Make your favorite relative, friend, neighbor or colleague happy.
Science and poetry meet
Swedish Nobel prize laureate Harry Martinson's epic story from 1956, 'Aniara'
Food in the wintry north
Sami culinary traditions in Jokkmokk, kaffeost (coffee cheese) in Kangos and food served on ice in Jukkasjarvi.
Royal design
an exclusive to Nordstjernan offered at an unbeatable price.
Stockholm City Hall
A short walkabout at one of Stockholm's most famous buildings.
September... fall season kickoff
Summer isn't over but 'Glad arbetsdag' - Happy Labor Day weekend to one and all!
The Nordic Museum in Seattle is open
Scandinavians across the Pacific Northwest and the nation celebrated as the new Nordic Museum officially opened its doors over the weekend of May 4-6.
Air travel, for worse and better
I had to find out whether this brand new airplane with wider seats and footrests allowed enough room for me to relax while enjoying a couple hours of work, a couple hours of in-flight entertainment and a tasty three-course meal.
Swedish PM in Washington, DC
Stefan Lofven met with the U.S. president on March 6. High on the agenda: the possible brewing trade war.
Learn, teach, bake
What does a Swedish language teacher do when a concussion keeps her out of the classroom for several weeks?
Cottages in the woods
Families and friends in the Chicagoland area are in for a treat near South Elgin and Geneva this weekend.
Swedes fly non-stop to SXSW
'South By,' the world's largest music festival of its kind but is also a mix of film, interactive media and conferences.
Swedish Literary Destinations
Discovering, or rediscovering, Sweden through the prism of prominent fictional characters – be it a grumpy inspector in the south, an anorexic hacker on Södermalm, or a 12-century crusader – seems too good an opportunity to miss.
Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz and Sarah Jessica Parker do it
or a version of it: Nordic knitting. A knitting conference in the Pacific Northwest is coming up soon.
Biggest military exercise in 23 years
With the help of 1,000 U.S. troops and others, the three-week military exercise starts on Sept. 11.
First musk ox of the year
The Arctic mammal, more closely related to sheep and goats than to oxen, seems to be doing well in Sweden.
Goings on in Swedish America
Chicago, Minneapolis/St Paul, New York, San Francisco ...
Swedish Christmas in America 2016
Find a Swedish celebration near you through our comprehensive guide, covering all of Sweden in America.
An important day later this week ...
October 14: 'The Day of the shrimp sandwich'. Are you 'gliding along on a shrimp sandwich?' Meaning ..
Nordic Day USA
Ambassadors gather in Washington, DC to promote the new book, Nordic Ways.
One last chance to see the Viking ship
The Draken Harald Harfagre has arrived at its final destination at Mystic Seaport, Conn.
The Vikings sail into New York
The Draken Viking ship is sailing through New York state, making various stops along the way, with the goal of a celebratory visit in NYC - and you could win a chance to sail, too.
September 1 In History
'Land skall med lag byggas' - a nation should be built upon laws.
August 13 In Swedish History
In effect paving the way for modern Sweden a peace treaty in Brömsebro between Sweden and Denmark-Norway is signed in 1645.