Back to an (almost) usual Midsummer The Swedish government eased regulations on meetings and the limitations on restaurants and amusement parks on June 1, just in time for the summer season. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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 THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Skansen reopened
The popular outdoor park has been open for visitors again since April 1. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Sommar, sommar, sommar summer ... the season between spring and autumn. In the northern hemisphere usually the months of June, July, and August. In Sweden a magic time. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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 THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Swedes and the National Day
In spite of Sweden pastries, flags, and entertainment, Swedes aren’t much for celebrating their national day. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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 THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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 THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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 THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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 THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Hunting: Sweden's living heritage Swedes gear up for hunting season. As the summer comes to an end, fall inevitably draws nearer, and with fall comes the hunting season. The moose hunt is usually front-page news in Sweden when it begins in different parts of the country from early October. Almost 300,000 camouflaged Swedes – including the Swedish king! – migrate to the forests. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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 THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Swedish News:
Smallest population increase in 15 years / Swedish universities rank high / Distance learning may return / Construction, sports and leisure winners during the pandemic / Record number of 'vab' days. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Faster Swedish test for COVID-19
The new test developed by researchers at the Karolinska Institute can give an answer within two and a half hours. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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 THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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 THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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 THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Mountain facilities open - new rules
All lodges in the Swedish mountains that have been closed for some time will open in June. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Record number of people shop food online Not surprisingly the online food trade has doubled in Sweden during the pandemic. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Gamla Stan: The Cultural Heart of Stockholm
... island in the middle of Stockholm and no doubt the city's cultural core. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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 THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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 THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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 THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

'Gamla Stan?'
Stockholm's Old Town — how and when it got its name READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Mountain Hiking in Sweden - it’s for everybody not just for survivalists and hardcore connoisseurs. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Hiking trails in Sweden Hiking in the mountainous region of Scandinavia's north can be anything from a week’s... READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

For the love of tulips
And in some countries a declaration of love. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Food in the wintry north Sami culinary traditions in Jokkmokk, kaffeost (coffee cheese) in Kangos and food served on ice in Jukkasjarvi. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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 THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Building tall in Sweden
Today, there are not many skyscrapers in Sweden, but this may change within a few years. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Best burgers in Europe
The list of 50 Best Burgers in Europe from Big 7 readers. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

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 THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Blue and yellow: the Swedish national costume
We wanted to offer a little history on nationella draekten, the national costume, and in our research we discovered there is more to the blue and yellow than meets the eye. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Moving to Sweden What is it like to actually move to Sweden? A recently relocated Californian about his first year in Stockholm. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »