Eat & Drink
The Swedish food culture spans from traditional dishes and foraging to modern cuisine with a strong vegetarian and vegan food culture and plant based recipes. Discover must-visit restaurants all over the country or enjoy a Swedish ‘fika’ at home with cinnamon buns made with our recipe.
Last updated 31 August 2021
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The Drinkable Country

The Edible Country

9 sustainable Swedish food and drink experiences

The regional flavours of Sweden

Swedish food safaris on land – from foraging to truffle hunting

Swedish food culture - local produce, international flavours and forward thinking

Swedish food and drink festivals for every taste

Swedish seafood safaris

Swedish cuisine – from foraging to artisanal food

Plant based by Sweden – planet-friendly and delicious dining experiences

From fika to flatbread: 11 must-have Swedish food souvenirs

The ultimate Swedish foodie bucket list
Bars, Cafés and RestaurantsBars, Cafés and Restaurants

Nightlife in Stockholm

Top restaurants in Malmö – from street food to fine dining

Sample the diverse flavours of Uppsala

Five Swedish roadside restaurants worth stopping for

Top restaurants in Stockholm – from trendy hotspots to Nordic classics

Cafés in Malmö

8 iconic restaurants in Stockholm – a gastronomical heritage

Top restaurants in Gothenburg – from Michelin stars to street food gems

Cafés in Stockholm

Top 4 fish and seafood restaurants in Gothenburg

5 must-visit restaurants in West Sweden

Cafés in Gothenburg

Top Swedish food experiences in Småland

Swedish café culture – steeped in tradition yet forward-thinking

Stockholm under the rainbow
RecipesRecipes

Swedish sticky chocolate cake ('Kladdkaka') – recipe

Cinnamon buns ('Kanelbullar') – recipe

Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberries – recipe

Vegan meatballs with mash potatoes and cream sauce – recipe

Raspberry caves ('Hallongrottor') – recipe

Chessboard cookies ('Schackrutor') – recipe

Fat Tuesday-buns ('Semlor') – recipe

Swedish Gingerbread ('Pepparkakor') – recipe

Chocolate slices ('Chokladsnittar') – recipe

Princess cake ('Prinsesstårta') – recipe

Cured salmon ('gravad lax') – recipe

Savoury cake ('Smörgåstårta') – recipe

Classic strawberry cake ('Jordgubbstårta') – recipe

Saffronbuns ('Lussekatter') – recipe

Potato pancakes ('Raggmunk') – recipe
Swedish kitchenSwedish kitchen

Cinnamon buns and where to get the best ones

4 Swedish sweet treats you must try

Seven types of cookies – the Swedish custom is a delicious history

The best Swedish meatballs and where to get them

4 lesser-known delicious dishes you must try

Fika like a Swede - not just a coffe break

'Surströmming' – the fermented herring that Swedes love
