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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General

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Swedish cuisine – from foraging to artisanal food

Swedish food safaris on land – from foraging to truffle hunting

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The Edible Country

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The Drinkable Country

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Bars, Cafés and RestaurantsBars, Cafés and Restaurants

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

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Swedish café culture – steeped in tradition yet forward-thinking

Cafés in Stockholm

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Top 4 fish and seafood restaurants in Gothenburg

5 must-visit restaurants in West Sweden

Top Swedish food experiences in Småland

Stockholm under the rainbow

Cafés in Gothenburg

Cafés in Malmö

Nightlife in Stockholm

Top restaurants in Malmö – from street food to fine dining

Top restaurants in Stockholm – from trendy hotspots to Nordic classics
RecipesRecipes

Chessboard cookies ('Schackrutor') – recipe

Swedish Gingerbread ('Pepparkakor') – recipe

Cinnamon buns ('Kanelbullar') – recipe

Savoury cake ('Smörgåstårta') – recipe

Raspberry caves ('Hallongrottor') – recipe

Classic strawberry cake ('Jordgubbstårta') – recipe

Potato pancakes ('Raggmunk') – recipe

Fat Tuesday-buns ('Semlor') – recipe

Cured salmon ('gravad lax') – recipe

Princess cake ('Prinsesstårta') – recipe

Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberries – recipe

Chocolate slices ('Chokladsnittar') – recipe

Saffronbuns ('Lussekatter') – recipe

Swedish sticky chocolate cake ('Kladdkaka') – recipe

Vegan meatballs with mash potatoes and cream sauce – recipe
Swedish kitchenSwedish kitchen

'Surströmming' – the fermented herring that Swedes love

4 lesser-known delicious dishes you must try

Cinnamon buns and where to get the best ones

All you need to know about the Swedish Semla

Fika like a Swede - all you need to know

4 Swedish sweet treats you must try

The best Swedish meatballs and where to get them
