Understanding Swedes

How will I endure another Nordic winter? What I’ve learned after years in Sweden

FOOD AND DRINK

Readers reveal: The top food mistakes foreigners make in Sweden

The Local's readers got in touch to share the Swedish food quirks that caught them out, after we published an article about Swedish food mistakes to avoid.

UNDERSTANDING SWEDES

Why do Swedish teenagers drive small and excruciatingly slow cars?

STATISTICS

Who’s the most likely Swede to drive a convertible? Anders, 50

OPINION AND ANALYSIS

‘Dagens’ lunch specials – an unexpected window into Swedish society

UNDERSTANDING SWEDES

11 Swedish life hacks that will make you feel like a local

LISA BJURWALD

Six staycationers you’re bound to run into at these Swedish holiday spots

FAMILY

How to visit your Swedish in-laws and get invited back

STOCKHOLM

Swedish stereotypes: The residents you’ll meet in Stockholm’s districts

DISCOVER SWEDEN

The seven types of Stockholmer you’re bound to find in the city during summer

OPINION AND ANALYSIS

Where did everybody go? How Stockholm becomes a ghost town in summer