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Traditions and festivals in Sweden

Stockholm

Winter Stockholm seemed to come off the Christmas card: snowy, beautiful and with pastry and mulled wine aroma. As in all Catholic Europe, the main holiday here is Christmas, but the New Year in Sweden is also popular. Until mid-December, the Christmas Fair continues to operate in Stockholm. But this is not the main thing. The main event in early December is the annual awarding of the Nobel Prize. The awarding is held in the field of medicine and physiology, physics, chemistry, and literature. … Read more

Goteborg

In late February, Gothenburg hosts such an event as the Gothenburg Horse Show and Eurohorse. The venue for the event is the Scandinavium Arena. This is the time of colorful performances and shows, which means that all those looking for vivid impressions and interesting events must witness the event. Well, for those who wish to taste the best alcoholic drinks at the beginning of April should pay special attention to A Beer & Whiskey Fair, which is held at Swedish Exhibition & Congress Center. … Read more

Malmo

The middle of August in Malmo is the time of one of the largest events in the city, called Malmöfestivalen. The multi-faceted celebration includes many bright events and attracts street musicians, actors, poets, and among them there are famous personalities (so, at one time, Timbuktu, The Ark, Aid Kit became headliners of the festival). The festival is also an attractive event because of its family-friendly atmosphere, that creates a connection between artists and visitors. The program includes … Read more

Uppsala

The cultural life of the city is characterized by numerous interesting customs and traditions. It is believed that Uppsala hosts the most magnificent celebration of the famous local event, Walpurgis Night. Such a magnificent celebration of the mystical feast is due to local students; each year on April 30, they hold mass festivities and colorful Sista April festival. The holiday starts with a very unusual breakfast; according to tradition, all houses serve fresh strawberries and sparkling … Read more

Norrkoping

Residents of Norrköping are great admirers of historical traditions and regional culture. Many foreign tourists may find the townspeople overly restrained and gloomy, but this impression is mistaken. They are cheerful people who lead an interesting lifestyle, love nature, and pay great attention to observing historical traditions. The peculiarities of local education are such that children are taught to be quiet in public and control their emotions from an early age. The last rule applies not … Read more

Kalmar

Kalmar is a city with a rich history. In the past, it played an important role in protecting the region from foreign invaders. Kalmar was also an important center of trade because the city was a popular transportation gateway in sea transit. Nowadays, this is a relatively small city with a population of a bit more than thirty thousand people. Glorious military past has made its impact on the character of local people. They are very proud of their home city and try to take care of it. This is the … Read more

Vasteras

Local people are very calm and reserved. They are friendly and treat foreign tourists with respect and some curiosity. They will not leave any help request unanswered. Locals will always take a traveler to a place of interest or explain how to reach a certain part of the city. Respect for all rules and careful following them is a no less striking national feature. For Vasteras residents, it is very important to follow all regulations and never break the laws. It is also important to mention that … Read more

Kristianstad

Local people are very calm and restrained so it's almost impossible to see any manifestation of turbulent emotions on the streets or in public places. However, they are not indifferent to lush and noisy holidays, in the days of which the city plunges into the fun-filled extravaganza. Local residents treat all guests of their city carefully and respectfully, not a single question, not a single request for help will be ignored here. As noted by many foreign travelers, one of the most striking … Read more

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