There are many different kinds of taxes in Sweden. Most people pay only local tax on their annual income. This tax rate varies depending on the local authority and ranges, roughly, from 29 to 35 per ...

Sweden is part of the Nordic region in northern Europe, together with the countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway. Sweden is large in size, small in population. Sweden is a democracy and a ...

Once a preserve of the rich, the Swedish crayfish party is today an occasion for all. Over the years, certain aspects of it have become a tradition. There are some ground rules: Eat crayfish outdoors.

Swedish film and TV – from Ludwig Göransson to 'Young Royals' ...

Some say the switch to the summer house is a ritual deeply engrained in the Swedish psyche. Before there was cheap and accessible international travel, many Swedes took advantage of something else ...

This recipe works best using a charcoal grill with lid. You will need one small wooden plank, which you allow to soak in water for 5–8 hours in advance. Mix the potato halves, the crème fraiche, the ...

All public power proceeds from the people. This is the foundation of the Swedish system of government. Everyone has the same rights and is free to scrutinise how politicians and public agencies ...

Walpurgis Night – Valborg in Swedish – is a kick-off for spring. On the last day of April, people will sing songs of spring and light bonfires across the country. The Walpurgis celebrations are not a ...

Sweden is a member of the European Union, the EU. As an EU citizen, you are entitled to work in Sweden without a permit. You also have the right to come to Sweden to look for a job. Your family has ...

Gustav Wickman’s Kiruna church from 1912 has been voted Sweden’s most beloved building of all time. This red wooden church has a unique design – almost square and with four rooftop points facing four ...

Most people think of winter when they hear of Sweden. But because of the warm Gulf Stream, the climate here can be much milder than you might expect. Spring, summer, fall and winter each have their ...

There are of course innumerable places to visit in Sweden, as it is a big country. In the southern province of Skåne, a number of active farms offer accommodation. Their unique selling point is of ...