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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
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General

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

Culture in Malmö

5 cultural must-sees in West Sweden

Culture, arts and crafts in Skåne

Discover Sweden's traditional Sámi culture and way of life

Uppsala – a hotbed of innovation

Swedish artSwedish art

Artipelag, Stockholm

Wanås Konst, Skåne

Street art in Malmö city

Outdoor art in Sweden – the highlights

Virserums Konsthall

Björn's artful recommendations for Stockholm

The modern art world of Sweden – and artists of note

Swedish cultureSwedish culture

Films from Sweden

Gothenburg and West Sweden with The Curious Pear

Sámi handicraft

Stockholm, a design city – interview with artist Aia Jüdes

Culture in Gothenburg

Crime fiction West Sweden

Swedish crime fiction and Nordic noir

Lobster and Swan explores Malmö and Skåne

Christoffer ”Wisslaren” Collin – photographer

Renata Chlumska - Adventure athlete

Paints from nature

Stieg Larsson and Millennium

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

Malmö and The Bridge

10 places in Sweden connected to inspiring women

The Swedes and their summer house

Anna's top Stockholm cafés and restaurants for people with visual impairment

Experience Sweden from home

Live like a local!

Shaped by winter

Swedish historySwedish history

Sweden's legendary Vikings – beyond the ruthless stereotype

Swedish museumsSwedish museums

The Nordic Watercolour Museum

Stockholm’s best under-the-radar museums

ABBA The Museum in Stockholm

Sweden’s key modern museums – from north to south

Discover the modern art worlds in southern Sweden

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

Unique Swedish homes you can visit

Rörstrand Museum in Lidköping – the porcelain city

Sweden has history museums about almost everything

Vasa museum and Skansen in Stockholm

Moderna Museet in Malmö

Swedish nature and culture in Bokskogen, Torup

Kata Farm and Varnhem Monastery

Culture, art and museums in Stockholm

Swedish traditionsSwedish traditions

How to celebrate Christmas in Sweden

Sample the delights of Swedish Christmas food

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

All you need to know to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden

15 festive Christmas markets in Sweden

Midsummer in Dalarna: step by step

St. Martin’s Day

Experience a Swedish crayfish party

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

When and where to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden 2023

Welcome spring on Walpurgis Night (Valborg)

Swedish Easter – a joyous foodie feast

Lucia – bearer of light, hymns and Swedish treats