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Exhibition at Museum of World Culture

Exhibition at the Museum of World Culture.

Photo credit: Carl Jirestedt

Culture, history and art

Find out more about the culture, history and art of Sweden, such as cultural must-sees in various cities and regions, as well as the history of famous writers and designers.

Last updated 31 August 2021

General

Culture in Malmö

Uppsala – a hotbed of innovation

5 cultural must-sees in West Sweden

The world of Astrid Lindgren – a vital part of Sweden’s cultural heritage

Culture, arts and crafts in Skåne

Discover Sweden's traditional Sámi culture and way of life

Swedish artSwedish art

Wanås Konst, Skåne

The modern art world of Sweden – and artists of note

Björn's artful recommendations for Stockholm

Street art in Malmö city

Virserums Konsthall

Outdoor art in Sweden – the highlights

Artipelag, Stockholm

Swedish cultureSwedish culture

Malmö and The Bridge

Paints from nature

Crime fiction West Sweden

The Nobel Prize – over a century of innovation

Stockholm, a design city – interview with artist Aia Jüdes

Top 5 cultural attractions in Malmö

My relationship to freedom to roam

Marilyne Didier - The Taxi Driver

Films from Sweden

Wallander’s Ystad

My Swedish Heart, a road trip through Sweden

Lobster and Swan explores Malmö and Skåne

Explore Sweden with The Curious Collection

Steffi Tauscher - The Police Officer

Former Prime Minister of Sweden lists his top 5 things to do in Swedish nature

Nordic light

“The people are what make Stockholm cool”

Sami handicraft

At home with the Swedes

Live like a local!

Swedish historySwedish history

Sweden's legendary Vikings – beyond the ruthless stereotype

Swedish museumsSwedish museums

ArkDes Skeppsholmen, Stockholm

Sweden’s key modern museums – from north to south

Swedish nature and culture in Bokskogen, Torup

Three historical museums for lovers of classic and modern art, design and furniture

Moderna Museet

ABBA The Museum in Stockholm

Culture, art and museums in Stockholm

Stockholm’s best under-the-radar museums

Rörstrand Museum in Lidköping – the porcelain city

Sweden has history museums about almost everything

The Nordic Watercolour Museum

Moderna Museet in Malmö

Unique Swedish homes you can visit

Kata Farm and Varnhem Monastery

Discover the modern art worlds in southern Sweden

Vasa museum and Skansen in Stockholm

Swedish traditionsSwedish traditions

15 festive Christmas markets in Sweden

Experience a Swedish crayfish party

Midsummer in Dalarna: step by step

Lucia – bearer of light, hymns and Swedish treats

How to celebrate Christmas in Sweden – a guide to traditions and activities

Celebrate spring on Walpurgis Night (Valborg)

Swedish Easter – a joyous foodie feast

All you need to know to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden

Waffle Day - how to celebrate 'våffeldagen' in Sweden and recipe

Sample the delights of Swedish Christmas food

Salmon, snaps and strawberries – how to do Midsummer like a Swede

St. Martin’s Day

When and where to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden