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Midsummer in Sweden – a cherished tradition
When is Midsummer?
Midsummer Eve 2022 is on Friday, 24 June.
Who can celebrate Midsummer?
Everyone!
How to do Midsummer like a local
Swedes celebrate Midsummer in parks, gardens and summerhouses – in fact, anywhere in Sweden will do as long as it is outdoors. If you're not lucky enough to get an invite to a summerhouse, a safe bet to celebrate with Swedish friends (that you don't know yet) is to visit a public park. Or, plan a visit to one of the following places:
Where can you celebrate Midsummer?
- Riksgränsen: In Sweden's northernmost ski resort, Riksgränsen in Swedish Lapland, you can celebrate a different Midsummer by skiing under the Midnight Sun.
- Dalarna: For a truly traditional Midsummer, Dalarna county is the place to be. They arrange multiple events leading up to the big day.
- Stockholm: Skansen open-air museum is a popular spot for a traditional Midsummer celebration. However, there is a range of different Midsummer events arranged in and around the capital of Sweden.
- Gothenburg: In Gothenburg, the largest traditional festivities are held at Gunnebo castle and gardens.
Midsummer in Dalarna
Midsummer is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in Sweden. Traditionally a May pole is raised which people gather around to dance and sing. Some people wear folk costumes to honour their regions while celebrating.
Photo: Per Bifrost/imagebank.sweden.se
Midsummer in Dalarna
Photo: Per Bifrost/imagebank.sweden.se
Midsummer flower crown
Photo: Alexander Hall/imagebank.sweden.se
Midsummer
Photo: Christian Ferm/Folio/imagebank.sweden.se
Midsummer
Photo: Faramarz Gosheh/imagebank.sweden.se
Flower wreath
Photo: Alexander Hall/imagebank.sweden.se
Midsummer celebration
Photo: Stefan Berg/Folio/imagebank.sweden.se
Strawberries
Photo: Carolina Romare/imagebank.sweden.se
Flower wreath
Photo: Simon Paulin/imagebank.sweden.se
Midsummer in Sweden
– a cherished tradition