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The regional flavours of Sweden
Sweden is a large country with varied geography and climate, which has given rise to a wonderfully diverse food culture.
Swedish cuisine is geared towards sustainability and high-quality local produce. Travelling from south to north, you’ll discover many different types of food, all worth trying for their unique character alone.
Here’s an introduction to the Swedish food cultures of Malmö, Gotland, Sundsvall and the High Coast.
Vegetarian tapas
Many Swedish restaurants offer vegetarian options on their menus, and some restaurants serve only vegetarian food. Plant-based food is seen as an sustainable, yet delicious option to meat-based dishes.
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Vegetarian tapas
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Vegetarian curry at Vollmers
Photo: Restaurant Vollmers
Dessert at Vollmers
Photo: Restaurant Vollmers
Cooking in nature
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Truffle hunt
Truffle hunting is a popular activity at the Risung mansion on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. Truffles are fungi that are highly prized as a food.
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Truffle hunt
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Truffle, Gotland's "Black Gold"
Photo: Region Gotland
Beer
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Marché sur l'île de Gotland
Photo: Anna Sundström
Restaurant Tuppen, Gotland
Photo: Tina Axelsson
Hernö Gin Distillery
Hand hammered copper stills at Hernö Gin distillery in Dala, Ångermanland.
Photo: Hernö Gin
Fermented herring wrap
Fermented herring is a dish indigenous to the northern parts of Sweden. It is a method of conservation that is thought to date back to era of Gustav Vasa, when salt was scarce. It is a dish that divides the Swedes – you either love it or hate it.
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