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Midsummer pole
With roots in pagan times, Midsummer is a celebration of the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, but it is also a celebration of life and love. One central aspect of the celebration is to dance around the midsummer pole, or maypole.
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Midsummer

Apart from Christmas, midsummer is the most important holiday in the Swedish calendar. For some, midsummer is the most important. In 2023, Midsummer Eve is celebrated on 23 June. Below you find out more about Swedish Midsummer traditions and food.

Destinations

General

All you need to know to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden

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

When and where to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden 2023

Dalarna – a miniature Sweden rich in nature and cultureDalarna – a miniature Sweden rich in nature and culture

Midsummer in Dalarna: step by step