We explain Sweden
Summer is one of the most anticipated times of the year and for good reason! The days are longer and people are generally in a happier mood. There’s a positive energy and atmosphere (stämning) all around! Here’s a few things you can do to enjoy the summer in Sweden. Eat Ice Cream Summer has just […]
Sweden is infamous for shutting down during the summer months, and often earlier – and longer, than in most European countries. Why is that so, and what consequences does it it have? The answers are called industrisemester and sommarlov. These are two heavily institutionalised concepts that are deeply ingrained in our work culture and personal […]
There is no fixed date for the first day of spring. Instead, SMHI (svenskt metrologiskt och hydrologiskt institut), who is in charge of Swedish weather and climate, defines the start of spring as seven consecutive days with rising temperatures between 0 and 10 degrees Celsius – which does not count if occurring before February the […]