We’ve created the courses we wish we had when we moved to Sweden.
Just arrived & before
Just arrived? Here we guide you through your first steps in Sweden.
Swedish
Loads of information about your different Swedish learning options.
Driving
Most driving licenses are valid in Sweden – at least for a limited period of time.
Our services
Need a bit of extra support? Here we collect services we think can be of help to you as a newbie.
Get connected
Here you find organisations that will ease our way into Swedish society & language.
The refugee guide
Seeking asylum in Sweden? Here you find information about your rights and obligations.
Blogs
Check out great posts by our newbie bloggers. Both in English and Arabic
Newbie Stories
Meet our Newbies as they share their stories on their first time in Sweden.
About us
Do you want to know who the people are who work with The Newbie Guide? Read on.
Learning Swedish is fun!
Learning a language can be a hard process, but it can also be a rewarding one. Swedish is no exception whatever your aims. Whether you are learning for fun, work or planning to move to Sweden, learning Swedish can be … Read more about Learning Swedish is fun!
Cycling Vacation in Sweden
One of the most popular adventure experiences that tourists seek when travelling to Sweden is to experience hiking in mountains. “Vandring” has been popular in Sweden for decades. It has become a lifestyle rather than just a … Read more about Cycling Vacation in Sweden
How to survive the Swedish winter?
Let it cool down a bit and talk about my experience in a Swedish winter. Unfortunately, I’m no longer in Sweden to talk about the summer. Instead, I spent 5 months in such a country, I had the real experience of Swedish … Read more about How to survive the Swedish winter?
7 simple habits to become a “zero-waster” in Sweden
Look around you. In your office, in your bedroom, in your kitchen or bathroom. How much plastic can you identify? Probably most of the objects you own have some plastic in them. Today, the plastics' invasion of the planet … Read more about 7 simple habits to become a “zero-waster” in Sweden
Bringing Sweden Home
Many people around the world turn to Sweden & Scandinavia when it comes to design, and it's clear to see why. As a designer, I am constantly inspired when creating interiors. Here are some tips for 'bringing Sweden home' … Read more about Bringing Sweden Home
Moving to Sweden? The ultimate list to get you started
In collaboration with Undutchables You are moving to Sweden! Well, obviously we don't know this for sure but it is an educated guess since you are reading this article. Or perhaps you have moved already and are reading … Read more about Moving to Sweden? The ultimate list to get you started
