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Midsummer in Sweden – a cherished tradition
When is Midsummer?
Midsummer Eve in 2021 is on 25 June.
Where can you usually celebrate Midsummer?
Skansen, public parks, gardens, summer cottages, in fact, anywhere in Sweden will do as long as it is outdoors.
Midsummer flower crown
Midsummer is one of the most celebrated holidays in Sweden. People traditionally pick flowers and create their own floral crowns which they wear throughout the day. It is also said that if you place seven types of flowers under your pillow at midsummer, you will dream about your future spouse.
Photo: Alexander Hall/imagebank.sweden.se
Midsummer flower crown
Photo: Alexander Hall/imagebank.sweden.se
La fête de la Saint Jean en Suède
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
Who can celebrate midsummer?
Everyone!
How to do Midsummer like a local
Get invited by a local. You will probably go to someones summerhouse ('landställe') which will ensure you get the full experience.
If you're not lucky enough to get an invite, a safe bet to celebrate with Swedish friends (that you don't know yet) is visiting Skansen in Stockholm or visit a public park.
For a really traditional celebration, Dalarna is the place to be. They arrange multiple events leading up to the big day. In Gothenburg, the festivities is at Gunnebo castle and gardens.

Midsummer in Sweden
– a cherished tradition