Modern Sweden 500 years It is with great joy that we, the readers and writers of Nordstjernan, congratulate the land of our ancestors, or as modern emigrants, the land of our birth, on two auspicious occasions. READ MORE »
Sweden's flattest hike - a winner!
An unexpectedly exotic yet playful hike that offers great variation and ends at, well, a savannah. Not a mountain grouse in sight, much less a mountain or even a serious hill. Mörbylångaleden on Öland offers surprises despite very few shifts in altitude. READ MORE »Premium
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Midsummer 101 A Swedish midsummer is "endless" summer with sun, fun, great food, flowers, dancing and joy ... a piece of Swedish culture to be proud of. READ MORE »
Viking Age migrations can be seen in Swedes' DNA
Many Swedes still carry genes from the wave of people from England and Ireland who moved to Sweden during the Viking Age. READ MORE »
Deep in the forest The Holavedsleden trail between Tranås and Gränna runs in beautiful, hilly primeval forest. It’s the same idyllic landscape with bath-friendly lakes that inspired the great artist and illustrator John Bauer, the same forest in which thieves once lurked behind every other tree. Nordstjernan's Emil Sergel and Roger Borgelid instead encounter a magical tranquility in the deep forests of the Småland province. READ MORE »Premium
Ruben Östlund nominated for three Oscars The film world's biggest gala, the Oscars, will be held for the 95th time on March 13 this year. When it was announced which films are nominated the Swedish "Triangle of sadness" was nominated for three awards. Among other things for best film. READ MORE »
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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... READ MORE »
Study in Sweden, see the world If you’re looking to explore the world and travel during your master’s studies, it doesn’t get easier than being a student at a Swedish University. Jamie Santos from Seattle, a U.S. Friends of Chalmers Scholarship holder, shares her story. READ MORE »
Blue and yellow: the Swedish national costume
We wanted to offer a little history on nationella dräkten, the national costume, and in our research we discovered there is more to the blue and yellow than meets the eye. READ MORE »
Summer salad with salmon Swedes love fish and what's not to love when it's combined with fresh, spicy ingredients? READ MORE »
In search of new frontiers "With the help of the James Webb telescope, we will be able to see parts of the universe and other things we have not been able to see before. And what we have already been able to see, we will be able to see better."
- astronomer Jens Melinder at the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University. READ MORE »
The future is electric
With a master’s degree from Chalmers University of Technology, maybe your next job will be at the forefront of the electrification field? READ MORE »
Putin does the unthinkable
A dark day for Europe and the world. The invasion of Ukraine and the... READ MORE »
Sweden condemns Russia’s actions
Putin's recognition of two pro-Russian breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine and subsequent invasion unilaterally... READ MORE »
Taking the waters
What happened to 'taking the waters' in Sweden? Did it ever cure anything or was it just a way for the rich to mingle? READ MORE »
The lucky Swede.
One of the classic stories of rags to riches to rags is the career of the Swedish immigrant Erik Olof Lindblom. READ MORE »
Five great reasons to study at Stockholm University
Are you considering studying or doing research at Stockholm University?
The positive incentives are numerous. READ MORE »
The Importance of Being Swedish
Part I: The Fundamentals of the Swedish Immigration READ MORE »Premium
The box that changes the way we wash This is how a small-scale innovation that started at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden got its founder into Forbes '30 under 30' list. READ MORE »
Distance math made easy
A digital tool that is already boosting mathematics education in Sweden will soon launch in the United States after a successful test run in Florida. READ MORE »
Swedes and citrus in the Sunshine State They're a symbol of the Sunshine State. When you think oranges in the United States, you think Florida. You certainly don't think Sweden.
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We take the rough with the smooth, the ups with the downs ...
The first issues of 2021, our 149th year of consecutive publishing of Nordstjernan, have... READ MORE »
Walkabout Tour of Stockholm I .. walk in the city of my youth: Leif Rosqvist goes for a walk through his old neighborhoods in the heart of Stockholm. READ MORE »Premium
A Swede's dream job in America
Niklas Lundberg landed his dream job with Spotify just a few months after a Master’s degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. READ MORE »
The 'Swedish' Island in the Caribbean
Dreaming of sun, sand and beaches? Here's a story of what could have been Sweden's remote 26th 'province.' READ MORE »Premium
Building on tradition From the Royal Family and their summer mansion on the island of Öland, to the apartment-dwelling Swede who spends summer evenings on the outskirts of town at a quaint little "shed" in his own miniature garden - the act of getting away from conventional residential surroundings is a passion built into the Swedish national mentality. READ MORE »Premium
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. READ MORE »
Mountain facilities open - new rules
All lodges in the Swedish mountains that have been closed for some time will open in June. READ MORE »
Record number of people shop food online Not surprisingly the online food trade has doubled in Sweden during the pandemic. READ MORE »
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. READ MORE »Premium
Gamla Stan: The Cultural Heart of Stockholm
... island in the middle of Stockholm and no doubt the city's cultural core. READ MORE »Premium
Remember our institutions ...
... organizations and events organizers—visit them online, find out more about activities and ways to stay in contact in the digital realm. READ MORE »
Meandering The 'Gota Kanal'
The Gota Canal, or The Blue Ribbon as it is often called, takes its voyagers past castles, monasteries, palaces, medieval churches, and a number of picturesque towns. READ MORE »
'Gamla Stan?'
Stockholm's Old Town — how and when it got its name READ MORE »
Mountain Hiking in Sweden - it’s for everybody not just for survivalists and hardcore connoisseurs. READ MORE »
Hiking trails in Sweden
Hiking in the mountainous region of Scandinavia's north can be anything from a week’s... READ MORE »
For the love of tulips
And in some countries a declaration of love. READ MORE »
Food in the wintry north Sami culinary traditions in Jokkmokk, kaffeost (coffee cheese) in Kangos and food served on ice in Jukkasjarvi. READ MORE »Premium
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. READ MORE »
Building tall in Sweden
Today, there are not many skyscrapers in Sweden, but this may change within a few years. READ MORE »
Best burgers in Europe
The list of 50 Best Burgers in Europe from Big 7 readers. READ MORE »
Learning (and teaching) Swedish As we work on offering you more opportunities to practice your Swedish, we had the opportunity to hear from a teacher of Swedish in Sweden. READ MORE »
Moving to Sweden What is it like to actually move to Sweden? A recently relocated Californian about his first year in Stockholm. READ MORE »
Green chemistry
Sustainable chemistry, also known as green chemistry, is a broad field that addresses and solves important environmental problems related to climate change. The goal of experts in this field is to support the change of industrial production toward a no-waste generation and almost zero pollution. READ MORE »
A Swedish Midsummer! 'Svensk Midsommar' - the traditions, the table and a selection of the most popular recipes. READ MORE »
The election of Gustav Vasa took place at Roggeborgen in Strängnäs pictured here. READ MORE »
Baking with Skansen
A playful way to bake some traditional Swedish cookies and breads, virtually and in the oven. PLAY »
News Gallery
Swedish midsummer in the U.S. A Swedish midsummer is "endless" summer with sun, fun, great food, flowers, dancing and joy ... a piece of Swedish culture to be proud of.
Traveling in the Summer ..through Sweden can offer the most amazing sceneries, the colors and experiences out of this world.
Aerial Stockholm Sweden's capital is one of few major cities where hot air ballooning over the town is till allowed. (Not while President Obama visits but most of the ...
Sometimes touring the country ..will offer surprise encounters along the way, such as this one, just north of Umeå, European Cultural Capital in 2014.
Landmark No. 267 The Swedish American Hall in San Francisco, officially designated City Landmark #267 in 2015 and on May 11, 2017 its landmark plaque was unveiled.
Palme d'Or to Östlund May 28, 2017: Swedish director and scriptwriter Ruben Östlund’s The Square won the film world’s most prestigious prize, the Palme d’Or, at the Cannes ...
The Vikings are back The exhibit Vikings: Beyond the Legend is showing at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science until August 13.
Roofing of the Goats Door County, Wisconsin's Swedish restaurant Al Johnson's is known for - among other things - the goats on its sod roof.
World Champion Young lumberjack, Ferry Svan, the first Swede to ever enter the Junior World Cup in Timbersports recently won first place.
As the crow flies ... Sweden's latest crime writing duo, Erik Axl Sund, pen name of authors Jerker Eriksson and Håkan Sundquist were in the U.S. to promote their novel, The...
Swedish Food Classics Swedish Christmas Ham READ MORE »
