Articles
The articles listed below deal with current topics and phenomena concerning Sweden in a variety of subject areas.
14 Jul 2006
With at least three dozen golf courses within a three-hour drive from the continent, it's not only Swedes who play golf in Sweden. What's more, green fees are a bargain compared with much of Europe.
Publisher:
Swedish Institute
7 Jul 2006
The Wallander mysteries have made Henning Mankell one of the bestselling Swedish authors of all time - and put Ystad firmly on the tourist map. There are no plans for a Wallanderland yet, but a visitor center has just opened.
Publisher:
Swedish Institute
30 Jun 2006
Thousands of charity joggers and serious runners are nursing blistered feet and aching legs following the sixth and last ever Broloppet, a half marathon across the Öresund Bridge from Denmark to Sweden.
Publisher:
Swedish Institute
22 Jun 2006
Living as far north as Swedes do, it is little wonder that so many celebrations focus on light. And Midsummer, the longest day of the year, is no exception.
Publisher:
Swedish Institute
9 Jun 2006
Sweden is warming up for a couple of weeks on the couch as the soccer World Cup in Germany kicks off on June 9. Blue and yellow shirts are available in most stores and flat-screen televisions are selling like never before.
Publisher:
Swedish Institute