Sweden has a distinct food culture that is based on its cultural heritage and its nature. Our inland forests provide a variety of game, berries and fresh fish, while the countryside areas produce fine cheeses, beer and schnapps. Bohuslän’s fish and shellfish are among the best in the world thanks to the cold, clean, mineral-rich water.
In this section you will find articles about food and drink in Sweden: Swedish food festivals, restaurants, food trucks, food markets, food products, and Swedish food and drink trends. Sweden’s innovative chefs continuously seek new ways to present our cuisine.
The Semla – more than just a bun
In spring we celebrate Easter, but before Easter there is the “arrival” of the Semla, the traditional cream-filled, almond-flavored, cardamom-scented buns.
Fettisdagen - "Fat Tuesday"
Swedes have...
Happy Cinnamon Bun Day: On October 4, the Swedes celebrate their favourite pastries
Anyone who has ever been to Sweden knows the classic Swedish cinnamon roll, called kanelbulle. It is one of Sweden's most popular sweet snacks....
The Feast of St. Lucia, December 13
The Feast of St. Lucia, December 13, is perhaps the most cherished of all Swedish traditions. A celebration of the "bearer of light in...
Gingerbread houses at ArkDes Museum in Stockholm 2019/2020
On November 29, 2019 the annual exhibition of gingerbread houses opened at ArkDes, the architecture and design centre in Stockholm. ArkDes is located on...
Christmas markets in Skåne (southern Sweden) 2019
There are many popular Christmas markets in Skåne. Browse among the Father Christmases and lanterns – a cup of mulled wine, a saffron bun and,...
Not just two, but four: Market halls in Gothenburg
Did you know that Gothenburg actually has four market halls? Here they come: Feskekörka, Saluhallen Market Hall, Market Hall Briggen, and the Kville Market...
10 cafés in Stockholm – Fika like a Stockholmer
Fika is a common word in Stockholm and all over Sweden, but what does it mean? Simply put, it is the Swedish word for...
What to eat and drink in Sweden
Mark Wolters likes to give honest travel advice on YouTube and on Woltersworld.com. He has travelled the world together with his wife and two...
Five fika spots in Gothenburg – and three new coffee bars
According to September figures from Statistics Sweden, the Swedish “fika” culture is growing like never before. More cafés are opening and more money is...
Foodie news from Malmö: Award-winning Nordic Street Food truck; New indoor food market
Here are the latest foodie news from Malmö in southern Sweden:
Nordic Street Food
The recently opened Nordic Street Food restaurant will be located in the...
Nordic Food Truck Championships in Mariefred, Sörmland
The charming town of Mariefred will be filled with food trucks from all over Sweden competing for the title of “Nordic Champion” in the...
Grand Hôtel, Stockholm: Grand Café opens doors to welcome spring
Grand Café on Strömkajen in Stockholm is once again opening its doors to welcome the spring with light lunches and pastries straight from the...
Yummy: Swedish Easter eggs filled with candy
Swedish Easter eggs are often made of cardboard or papier mache and filled with lots of candy or other sweets. Don't throw the eggs away...
Funny: Lynda Woodruff welcomes the artists (ESC 2016)
Sarah Dawn Finer was born and raised in Sweden but has grown up bilingually, with Swedish and English - her father is from the...
Guided “fika tours” in the café town Alingsås, near Gothenburg
Fika, the Swedish coffe break, is the backbone of daily life for a Swede. It is a social event that could even be described...
Make your own Swedish crispbread pizza – step by step
In recent years the Swedish crispbread producer Leksands Knäckebröd has promoted crispbread pizza, a mixture of Swedish crispbread (knäckebröd) and Italian pizza.
Leksands Knäckebröd...
Christmas smorgasbord at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm
The Grand Hôtel’s wonderful Christmas smorgasbord is a much appreciated tradition. For the entire month of December the Veranda restaurant will be serving a...
The new Scandic Anglais bar in Stockholm
After only eight weeks of renovation the doors to the new hotel bar “Bar Anglais” in Stockholm will open today. The bar is located...
Open Swedish championships in food craftsmanship 2015
On October 6 a jury will evaluate all products in the Swedish open championships in food craftsmanship. The competition is organized by Eldrimner, the...
Responsibly produced fish in IKEA restaurants worldwide
IKEA today announces that seafood sold and served in its stores comes from sustainable and responsible sources certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)...
