"When I moved here, I found so many quirks and nuances of Swedish culture to be so interesting and endearing, so I thought ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Every year around the summer solstice, Swedes gather to ...

These words struck me deeply. “We were born into labor and responsibility. And it has followed us our entire lives. It’s in our blood.” It was 2017, and I was listening to recordings in the sound ...

If you think Sweden is all about Ikea furniture, Viking culture and plates of meatballs, think again. From bustling modern cities to tranquil lake-filled countryside and untouched Arctic wilderness, ...

In September, the Swedish government released a national kulturkanon, or culture canon: a list of a hundred art works and accomplishments that define the nation. There were some expected items—a play ...

Malmö, Sweden, is just 20 minutes from Copenhagen, Denmark, via train. Affordable and fun, it's totally worth adding to your ...