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Sweden is the largest and most populous of the Nordic countries and has a roughly 1,000-year-long continuous history as a sovereign state.
It rose from backwardness and poverty into a highly developed post-industrial society, with a standard of living and life expectancy that rank among the highest in the world.
So let's take a closer look at how this constitutional monarchy looks today.
We at Bored Panda put together a list of photos that paint a pretty accurate picture of Sweden's land, people, and culture, so continue scrolling to check out just how unique it is. Just beware, you can also end up opening a new browser tab and buying some plane tickets...
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A Pharmacy I Stumbled Across In Stockholm. It Has Been A Pharmacy Since The 1800s And Maintained The Original Decor
Sanna Söderström 3 years ago
Its a historical protected pharmacy, you couldn’t even change it if you wanted to
Panda Kicki 3 years ago
Oh yes. My maternity care was nearby, so I got my meds there. Very comfy old chairs as well.
Xander Man 3 years ago
There is one in Bergen, Norway too. They now sell alcohols and spirits (Vinmonopol). That's sort of drugs...
Jill Bussey 3 years ago
Thank you! Thank you! Do not ever "sterilise" or "update" this beautiful shop.
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#2
What Is This, A Record Store For Mice? Well Yes It Is And Someone Built It Yesterday In The Swedish Town Of Lund
Will sell corn chip for a soul 3 years ago
Or the micky mouse sound track?
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Axel Tojo 3 years ago
This is in my city of Lund! More from the artist Anonymouse: https://www.instagram.com/anonymouse_mmx/?hl=en
RoanTheMad 3 years ago
I love this attention to detail, even the parody covers. (love the Bowie Mouse. so cute heh xD)
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
This is by the artist Anonymouse-- they create spectacular little worlds for mice right under our noses.
Roughly the same size as California, Sweden is usually divided into three regions: to the north is Norrland, the vast mountain and forest region; in central Sweden is Svealand, an expanse of lowland in the east and highland in the west; and in the south is Götaland, which includes the Småland highlands and, at the southern extremity, the small but rich plains of Skåne.
The Swedish coastline is mostly rocky, with hundreds of small, sometimes wooded islands. Ground by glacial ice in the same direction, they share a common rounded shape. This type of coast, known as skärgård, is found in both the east and the west, especially around Stockholm and Gothenburg.
#3
Sunrise In Sweden
Erik Ivan 3 years ago (edited)
Sorry, I was wrong. I thought they took the picture quite high up at Lapporten, facing west. But at a closer inspection that was wrong. It is in Sarek nationalpark. The lake in the photo is the lake i pinned in the link to google maps. Placerad nål https://maps.app.goo.gl/mXs5BXin3wEBqHbQ7
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Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
I see Frodo and Sam kinda down to the left.
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Zack Podany 3 years ago
If you listen closely, you can hear Obi-wan Kenobi proclaiming where he's standing.
#4
In Sweden, We Get A Text Message When Our Blood Has Helped A Patient. This Is My 3rd Time Donating
Asteríx Viking 3 years ago
But still homosexuals needs to wait 6 month (before 12 month) to donate after last sexual contact, even if it's with his/her partner. I wanted to donate for years still not able to, they don't want my blood cause I live with my husband.
the_anonyMrs_Mir 3 years ago
This is appalling. Sorry Viking. But good on ya for trying!!! x
Load More Replies... Miss Frankfurter 3 years ago
I remember when my mom had to have a blood transfusion due to her chronic kidney disease. I remember her telling me that as she was receiving the blood, she looked up at the bags and silently thanked the people who donated it.
Sanna Söderström 3 years ago
Yes, every time. And you also get to pick a small gift from a selection of different things. Had a friend that now serves all her coffe and the in cups and mug she collected over the years donation blood and plasma.
Dawn Bodtke 3 years ago
Get this in the US too if you opt in. I'm over 70 lives saved. DONATE!
melissa cruz 3 years ago
Really I live in Denver, CO and never knew that.
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boredkitten 3 years ago
I am constantly on low iron which I am curing so I have never donated blood, in my case not a good idea. It is good to know that there are many people with healthy blood out there
Tina Wemyss 3 years ago
Have your found out why? My mother had the same but I found out it was bad diet with her! Not junk food but you need to eat iron rich food
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Stockholm Underground Stations Look Like Mystic Caves
Paul Jordan 3 years ago
I just found out recently that my biological father is full Swedish. This is now on my bucket list!
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Mariele Scherzinger 3 years ago
When I was there, I took similar pictures. However, there are only a handful of these decorated stations. The top two and middle left were taken in in the very large central station (forgot its name).
Gandalf the Pink 3 years ago (edited)
The top two are different stations, Solna and Rådhuset, it's not so visible in this picture but Solna has a painted red sky with a green forest, while Rådhuset has a almost martian looking iron brown. They are all different stations in this pic. And all of the 100 stations have their own art installations. Besides the permanent ones, some of then have secondary installations that change every now and then, with Odenplan's platform art changing most frequently. It's the blue line that has these large painted caves like in the picture since that line was blown out of the bedrock to create these fantastical caves. But all 100 of them have their own unique style and decorations 👩🎨
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Rickard Shen 3 years ago
This one is true. Unfortunately us locals don't pay too much attention to it since we always pass the same stations. If you're visiting though, it's awesome!
About 15 percent of the country lies within the Arctic Circle, so from about late May until mid-July, sunlight lasts around the clock north of the Arctic Circle, but, even as far south as Stockholm, the nights during this period have only a few hours of semidarkness.
In mid-December, on the other hand, Stockholm experiences only about 5.5 hours of daylight, and areas in the far north remain in nearly 20 hours of total darkness, relieved by a mere 4 hours of twilight.
#6
Northern Lights Over My House In Luleå, Sweden
RoanTheMad 3 years ago
I haven't been to Sweden, but I've been to the far north of Finland and seen the Northern Lights look like this. They truly are magical and definitely something worth putting on your bucket list (if you're not already lucky enough to live somewhere like this of course)
Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
I really hate cold and snow, but this is stunning! I have seen the Aurora several times when I lived back East. The local newspaper published our pictures. Have you ever taken an AM radio (works with car radio too) and put it between channels? The Aurora sings and it is really very creepy but cool!
#7
Town Of Kiruna, Sweden
kitteh floof lover 3 years ago
it looks like a miniature village to set up under your christmas tree
#8
This "No Cars Allowed" Sign In Sweden
Axel Tojo 3 years ago
This sign (is a few minutes from my house and) was actually taken down for violating traffic code. But as the sign indicates, the added print came back within a couple of days. Fun fact! Fart means speed in Swedish, but also has come to mean something you travel through. Infart - Entrance (for cars), Utfart - Exit (for cars), Genomfart - passage or thoroughfare.
Per Westling 3 years ago
It is "genomfart" with a long e, and the "g" is pronounece like a "j".
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Remi (He/Him) 3 years ago
I dare you to type the number 6 here in swedish. the cencor goblin would be after you in zero seconds, because instead of six, the middle letter is swapped with an e
#9
Nappies In Sweden Have A Father On The Packaging
Cathy Hurd 3 years ago
Because a lot of dads don't pitch in the way they should.
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Anne Reid 3 years ago
They’ve had Dads on diaper packages in the US since 2019.
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Cydney Golden 3 years ago
A lot of dads in USA call it helping. If it's your child you are not helping you are parenting. The DNA is 50% yours...so should the work be.
The north-to-south extension of the country and the higher elevation of the northern part creates regional differences in winter climate.
The northern interior receives heavy snowfall for up to eight months of the year and has severe temperatures that drop as low as −22 to −40 °F (−30 to −40 °C).
The average January temperature in Haparanda, for example, at the head of the Gulf of Bothnia is 10 °F (−12 °C). Sea ice covers the Gulf of Bothnia from November to May. But in southern Sweden, snowfall is irregular and the average January temperatures range between 23 and 32 °F (−5 and 0 °C). Coastal waters seldom freeze.
Summer temperatures in the country vary far less, although summer is much shorter in the north.
#10
Rare Phenomenon Called Nacreous Clouds. They Are Formed High Up In The Atmosphere, At An Altitude Of 30 Kilometers. The Picture Is Taken In Jamtland, Sweden
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
That is spectacular. I would love to be lucky enough to see a natural wonder like that one day.
#11
Shopping Carts In Sweden Have A Map Of The Supermarket
Tessb90 3 years ago
IKEA is the opitome of a a specialist architectural design style that perfectly depicts, yet also induces both anxiety, and panic attacks. The only shortcut to be found is usually a fire escape door, that comes with a handy alarm to let everyone know that the architect has succeeded with their vision.
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John Topper 3 years ago
Supermarkets in America are intentionally confusing to force you to wonder around more and get more stuff you don't really need.
Kallen Kneeland 3 years ago
. . . and just when you think you've got them figured out, they do a "store update/refresh" so you're lost again.
Load More Replies... Rickard Shen 3 years ago
I've never seen these. I live in Stockholm, and since I have a long commute I've also gone for groceries in at least 4 towns/cities along the way. None have had these.
Ruth Hankins 3 years ago
Excellent! In US, store chains keep changing where items are shelved so people will have to go through the entire store in hopes they'll buy additional items that they hadn't planned to buy.$$$
#12
A Stand For Bikers To Hold On To While Waiting For The Traffic Lights In Sweden
Rickard Shen 3 years ago
To be fair this isn't common in Sweden either. I've never seen one.
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Maja Lange 3 years ago
We have them in some places in Copenhagen, Denmark, too (only horisontally elongated, so you don't have to be as precise). The first time I saw one, I thought it was a fun idea, but I soon realised that I see no point in having them.
Aaricia 3 years ago
Any other diseases don't either but we don't let those rule our lives even though they all have the intention to kill us off.
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In Sweden They Sell Chocolate Next To Pads
Ewa Axelsson 3 years ago
In tiny rural shops they have to cater for everything with limited space.
Mary Hurst 3 years ago
It’s because many women crave chocolate when they are hormonal and on their periods.
Although different groups of immigrants have influenced Swedish culture through the centuries, the population has been quite homogeneous, both ethnically and religiously.
It's only since World War II that notable change has occurred. From 1970 to the early 1990s, net immigration accounted for about three-fourths of the country's population growth, and by far, most of the outsiders came from the neighboring Nordic countries, with which Sweden shares a common labor market.
#14
This Is A "Wall Of Kindness" In Stockholm, Sweden. Where People Can Leave Clothes, And Take Clothes If They Need Them, During The Cold Months Of Winter
censorshipsucks 3 years ago (edited)
I am surprised by the english title. Anyway, the swedish reads: "take one jacket if you need (behoove) - give one jacket if you have over". If you only speak english, try learn swedish, it's very similar.
Nic Ru 3 years ago
Working on my Swedish now. A month in and extremely surprised by how much I can already understand!
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Amy Stone-Chandler 3 years ago
Unlike North America-people just steal from donations bins, anything they want-not NEED. Then throw all the other stuff all over the ground to be destroyed.
Kim Lorton 3 years ago
So sad and very selfish. Apparently no good parents to love them at all
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Some Mice Have Opened A Miniature Shop (70 X 30 Cm) In Malmö, Sweden
censorshipsucks 3 years ago
I'm fascinated by the multi-language signs... german, english and swedish
Sian Edwards 3 years ago
I'm going to be in Malmö in a few weeks, really should try and find this!
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
The artist collective is Anonymouse and they have an Instagram with all of their latest works: https://www.instagram.com/anonymouse_mmx/?hl=en
Load More Replies... rehabisforquitters 3 years ago
Do rats and mice have some sort of popular standing in Sweden? You'd never see that here.
#16
Sweden Has The Largest Scale Model Of The Solar System In The World Stretching 950km Across The Country
Dana Ondráčková 3 years ago
Imagine Just visiting some restaurant And seeing a random saturn in There, Wondering why is it There, but its a part of bigger picture
Huzzir Zakaria 3 years ago
i always amazed by the person who creatively thought about this, literally gives how enormous our "known" universe is!
William Bean 3 years ago
Not true Cornell University in Ithica New York has a bigger one. Pluto is in Hawaii.
MyloXyloto 3 years ago
The fourth picture kinda reminds me of Music of the spheres by Coldplay
#17
The Speed Camera Lottery In Stockholm, Sweden. Drive At Or Under The Speed Limit And You'll Be Entered Into A Lottery. The Prize Fund Comes From The Fines That Speeders Pay
Average speed reduced from 32 km/h to 25 km/h (a reduction of 22%).
Tim 3 years ago
In Arizona, USA people so frequently shot the cameras with long range sniper rifles, destroying thousands of dollars worth of equipment, they simply stopped replacing them.
Nitka Tsar 3 years ago
I'm so so sorry, but this just screams for it: "only in America"
Load More Replies... Michelle 3 years ago
Would it also fine those who are going less then 10km under the speed limit? Because they are also a massive hazard on the roads
T J R 3 years ago
I'm in the US and in my State if you are going below the speed limit by a certain amount (I can't remember what it is), you can get a ticket for impeding traffic.
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Me 3 years ago
Privacy reasons. They would know who you are and where you are and when you were there.
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West Hermans 3 years ago
getting a price for good behavior is so much more of an incentive that a fine for bad
Wandering Hammer 3 years ago
So it was just for the 100 meters or so in front of the camera, right?
In the 1980s, Sweden began to receive an increasing number of asylum seekers from Asia and Africa, including countries such as Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Turkey, Eritrea, and Somalia, as well as from Latin America that were suffering under repressive governments.
Then, from 2010 to 2014, the number of people seeking asylum in Sweden expanded dramatically, reaching more than 80,000 in 2014, and that number doubled to more than 160,000 in 2015. Thus, by 2016, one in six Swedish residents had been born outside the country, and Sweden, experiencing the mass influx of migrants, enacted new and more stringent immigration restrictions.
#18
Øresund Bridge Tunnel, Connecting Sweden To Denmark
Dorte Høgh 3 years ago
I live in Denmark, the other side of the bridge/tunnel. We call people from Sweden and Norway, our brothers❤
Rickard Shen 3 years ago
No you don't. You call us idiots, and we call you idiots. But we ARE brothers and sisters though!
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Trophy Husband 3 years ago
There's one of these in the US too. It's called the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and it connects the eastern shore of Virginia to the mainland. Two tunnels and one high bridge, plus an island in the middle. If I remember correctly, it's 24 miles in total. My mom lives on the shore side, so I take the bridge when I visit.
Jaekry 3 years ago
After being jammed into the wall by a lorry/truck, I'm still not a fan of tunnels. That big fat wheel spinning next to my head while driving a convertible,....we were close to sliding under that vehicle. #bigscaresmalltraumaruinedroadtrip
Maja Lange 3 years ago
An engineer relative of mine helped design this (I'm Danish), and my dad could see it from his balcony where he used to live. I like almost nothing that looks modern, but there's something about this bridge. Elegance, maybe? By the way, the building project brought some spiders that can harm people (which is a foreign phenomenon to us Danes) to the area, and I came across one of them in my dad's house. I think they came from South America. I usually don't kill ANY living thing, not even mosquitoes, but my heart hardened for a moment there, so I didn't stop my dad from swatting the spider. I don't know what happened to those spiders, but I'm pretty sure they're gone. *phew*
Biliegh Berrie 3 years ago
Stupid person here lol. Is that bridge underwater? If so, is it cheaper?
#19
Venue In Sweden Called Dalhalla. Made From An Old Quarry
DennyS (denzoren) 3 years ago
Well that's a positive spin on a large manmade hole in the ground. Lol
Zophra 3 years ago
First thing I thought of too! "Welp, that's going to have serious basement flooding issues."
Load More Replies... Chich 3 years ago (edited)
There are beautiful gardens in BC made out of an old quarry -Butchart Gardens. They don't have to be abandoned holes in the ground.
Joann Martinez 3 years ago
This is all about going green if you're going to put a large man made hole in the ground this is something you can do to minimize the damage after. This is fantastic!
#20
Twinkies And Pop-Tarts In Swedish "Disgusting Food Museum"
Birdy 3 years ago
I assume it has never been replaced and is still as 'fresh' as it was when it was first displayed - yeeks!
Mistiekim 3 years ago
The twinkies will never need to be replaced. The only thing that might break down is the wrapper.
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Analyn Lahr 3 years ago
It depends on the Pop-Tart. Smores Pop-Tarts are the best ones. Toast them for full effect. I swear I'm the only one I know that actually toasts them.
Sara W 3 years ago
Smores used to be my go. They are soo disgusting to me now. Makes me sad. Also all pop tarts should be toasted and slathered in butter.
Load More Replies... RoanTheMad 3 years ago
They're not wrong. I tried a twinkie once and it literally just tasted of chemicals. Fair do if you actually like them but to me, I agree with Sweden lmao
Zitronella 3 years ago
We live in Europe and actually only recently tried both. Really terrible. These foods are rightly in the museum.
Suzanne Haigh 3 years ago
I think there will be an awful lot of American food products in there
#21
In Sweden Trees Can Send Texts When They Need Water Using An Implanted Moisture Sensor
Izzy Curer 3 years ago
So, can anyone get these texts? And then the tree just waits for someone to come water it?
Janet Graham 3 years ago
Sure! Farmers use that technology in US agriculture, too. I can see that application used globally
John Topper 3 years ago
Ok enough is enough. First we had smart phones, then we had smart toasters, but TREES? We do NOT need smart trees! I am drawing the line here.
Lindsey 3 years ago
Anyone else notice that the tree appears to be named margaret? Lol. I definitely don't speak the language so maybe it means something else. I need sensors like this for my plants. Imagine the water I would save...
Freddie Torsten 3 years ago
No, it's the name of the park where the tree is located :)
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Whether we're talking about IKEA or even H&M, Swedish design is one of the country's main exports and has permeated the world consciousness in the last century.
It is known for its emphasis on sustainability and functionality; Swedes like things to look good, but they also like to keep it simple.
But if you're visiting Sweden and want to bring back a little local design with you, look out for more unique finds from local artists, interior designers, and smaller fashion labels. In Stockholm, you can visit the Design District located in the trendy Södermalm neighborhood.
#22
“Vapenkassuns” Are Armories Scattered Across Sweden In The Event That The USSR Would Ever Attack
Civil commanders would open the caches and grab weapons, armor, supplies, etc to enact “total defense” and protect Sweden.
Ryner 3 years ago
I wonder if they're still stocked and untouched. I would pay thousands to get my hands on some of those historic firearms.
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Kevin Felton 3 years ago
Man, I hope they get NATO membership. Sweden and Finland have lived under the shadow of the bear for too long.
Lisa Johannesson 3 years ago
Idk about that, the children's song says *not* to poke bears. But it does specify sleeping bears, i suppose.
Load More Replies... Jen T 3 years ago
Maybe the USA could do this instead of people building their own weapons collections to use against children.
Rost it 3 years ago
Did you know the majority citizens are behind gun control?
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Lazy Panda (she/her/hers) 3 years ago
Now that's the well regulated militia US 2nd amendment people should have
Anne Meczywor 3 years ago
THAT’S “a well-regulated militia”, for those who don’t quite understand
Vinita Talaulikar 3 years ago
Never know which world leader's mind gets revenge full. Be prepared.
Nitka Tsar 3 years ago
Now they are getting ridiculous. It's as if they want to force a WWIII
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#23
Street Art, Sweden
Jacob Ekelund 3 years ago
You can follow pappasparlor at instagram for more like this :)
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Patrick Earley 3 years ago
I bet you the big rolling boulder comes rolling down that spiral staircase in the background.
Lara Starchild 3 years ago
This is the art of ”pappasparlor” go find him on Instagram to see more!
#24
This Is A Solitary Confinement Cell From The Toughest Prison In Sweden
Anna Nowak 3 years ago
Yeah but it works. Scandinavian countries have lowest recidivism rate in Europe (if not in the World). Yet we still believe that prison life should be as gard and traumatising as possible, while it is proven that once you go to prison you can never get your life fully on track.
John Topper 3 years ago
Wait, you mean locking someone in an isolated cage for years with no one to socialize with but other criminals, no corrective action and no opportunity upon release doesn't work? Well, according to Republicans we just need to lock them up longer and for dumber stuff.
Load More Replies... DennyS (denzoren) 3 years ago
"Toughest prison in Sweden" is better than half the apartments here.
Claire Stonyer 3 years ago
Yes, but the test is that the whole room is a flat pack so they have to put it all together by themselves
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Rachknits 3 years ago
Sweden has one of the lowest numbers of inmates per population in the Western world. Having a less punitive system reduces crime rates but countries with tough sentencing laws have high levels of inmates per population (looking at you 'Murica), why is this so hard to grasp?
censorshipsucks 3 years ago
That's because they have amongst lowest inequality. Crime is caused by inequality and psychological issues. Saudi also has a low crime rate but that is because their punishments are so brutal that no-one would dare.
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Tugg Ster 3 years ago
not compared to 95% of the prisons in the rest of the world. Free education, medical, dental, mental health, trades training, freedom of religion, television, computer access, libraries, Honor dorms, visitation, free meals, commissaries, barber shops, social clubs, sports, laundry facilities.... need i go on? compare this to any third world prison, most other European prisons and prisons pretty much on any other continent, The worst thing about American prisons are the prisoners. In large part, They are what makes our prisons horrendous. What they do to one other.
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A Complaints Drop-Off Box For The City Of Gothenburg, Sweden
Minath 3 years ago
Same way those with a complaint leave one. They get wet.
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However, if you do not have the opportunity to go to Sweden, there is a way you can enjoy it at home. Well, kinda.
Swedish-produced or Swedish-written songs (including top British and American hits) have been entering the charts across the world for years.
Ever since their win at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, ABBA has paved the way for more Swedish acts, including Roxette, Robyn, Lykke Li, Avicii, and more.
So if you want to experience something Nordic, you can start with their work!
#26
Here's A Picture Of What Swedish Fika Looks Like. Fika Is A Concept In Swedish Culture That Means "To Have Coffee, Cake, And Chit-Chat"
It's a big part of the culture and most companies have two daily Fika breaks at 9 am and 3 pm.
Francis 3 years ago
Kaffeeklatsch in german (coffee talk in englisch, klönschnack in the north of germany) :D
Gremlan jonnson 3 years ago
Nooo, fika is the concept of taking a break together. Most of the time it's coffee a sandwich and chit chat, what this person is talking about is gofika, we definitely don't do that 2-3 times a day 😂😂
Metalhead Turtle 🇺🇦 3 years ago
So, what exactly is the difference? I'm not trying to be sarcastic, just genuinely curious
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Sanna Söderström 3 years ago
That’s a elaborate version of fika tho, most of us just drink coffee or the.
Jef Bateman 3 years ago
This is a good idea. I recently heard about the law in France that makes it illegal to eat lunch at your desk. In the US, many of us try to go through the day without talking to anybody.
Me 3 years ago
I don't think we have an equivalent in the US because a snack or lunch break only refers to eating and could be one person. Maybe "around the watercooler" is our closest equivalent??
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RoanTheMad 3 years ago
In the UK we would maybe have an "Afternoon Tea" or "Coffee Morning" (concept, anyway. Not sure how many do it all that often)
#27
Spotted In Sweden
Mistiekim 3 years ago
What material are these made of? I’d plant some around my city if possible.
#28
3,500-Year-Old Petroglyphs Found In Tanum, Sweden. Some Of The Carvings Are Boats, Animals, People And Mythological Creatures
Janet Graham 3 years ago
I love the way they just toss off the title, 'Mythical creatures'. I bet they were real to those folks. At least as real as the boats and people.
Wendy Baggett 3 years ago
Who’s to say they were mythological?! Who’s to say that they didn’t exist 3500 years ago. I mean seriously, look at dinosaurs. They don’t exist now, but they sure did thousands of years ago.
Markus Weiler 3 years ago (edited)
have been there decades ago. It's awesome. when you have a chance check it https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158778270408561&set=pb.711263560.-2207520000..&type=3
#29
Mchive, Sweden: The World's Smallest McDonald's Aims To Save Bees
J-Yogi-Temp-Mom 3 years ago
Their milkshakes bring all the bees to the yard.
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judeen homan 3 years ago
What is it it with Swedes and little stores? It's cute whatever it is!
Amy Stone-Chandler 3 years ago
I thought I was helping bees by putting marbles in an outside water bowl. This is cooler lol
Netflix and pizza all night 3 years ago
but the question is..... does the ice cream machine work???
Boris’ Mom 3 years ago
So McDonalds sanctions and funded (funds also?) this bee hive??? I'm shocked they didn't commercialize(and advertise), like the Ronald McDonald Houses...?
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Trainy Mctrainface, Christened Today In Gothenburg, Sweden
censorshipsucks 3 years ago
I like the way the swedes' english is so good that they make english jokes.
JJ(they/them) 3 years ago
Sweden is (I think) the best english-speaking country where English is not the traditional language! kids learn Swedish and English together.
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Catherine Graves 3 years ago
We had a contest in Canada to name a new coast guard ship and Boaty McBoatface came in first. But they didn't use the name...sigh.
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Barbara Skolly 3 years ago
Are they also the DOT with a new plow named Betty White Out?
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Dániel Tahin 3 years ago
It looks like the killer robot train tries to disguise itself as a friendly innocent trainy
Emma Dakin 3 years ago
Brits tried boaty mcboat face for one of our boats, it had the most votes but it ended up being called something else, I don't even remember what it was now.
Lynne 3 years ago
RRS Sir David Attenborough. But one of the submersibles was called Boaty McBoatface.
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A Beautiful Afternoon Above The Swedish West Coast. Gullholmen, Sweden
Kim Lorton 3 years ago
Gullholmen is so beautiful! Even in the fog! It smells of the sea, food is fresh, and the people kind! I spent 7 days there when I was 16, with my host family. The fathers' sister and her husband lived there. Elsa and Bertil. Bertil took me cod fishing in a row boat and it was fun! No bait, he just dropped a line with hooks up and down it, we waited and I practiced my Swedish and then 30 minutes later, he pulled the line up and there were plenty of cod on the line! Let me tell you, they are ugly fish! A monkfish is cute compared to a cod! I also met a nice young man and he made me an egg cream, a real one with brandy, and we talked mist of the evening. I loved it there! I also jumped the cliffs, small ones, near the water with my host sister Kristina Jakobson, who was a medical student at the time, and it was so much fun! Kristina's brother was in the USA as an exchange student there while I was with his family. If you cannot tell, i loved it there!
Tamra 3 years ago
That sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing what must have been an amazing time. ☺️
Load More Replies... Suzanne Tilson 3 years ago
Don't worry. There's an amateur detective on the case of a murder down there
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Kim Lorton 3 years ago
Also? This picture of Gullholmen, is NOT the entire island! It is only one small part of it!! Look it up!!
#32
The Air Vents On A Subway In Stockholm Have A Hidden Pacman Easter Egg
Paul Jordan 3 years ago
Waka waka waka, who wants to hear a funny-a** joke?
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#33
The Only Taxidermied Blue Whale In The World Located In Gothenburg, Sweden
A couple got caught “making love” inside the creature, so now they open the mouth only on special occasions.
DennyS (denzoren) 3 years ago
I guess that was a "special occasion" too. Lol....also why would you of all places.
Paul Jordan 3 years ago
Yeah but they had a Whale of a good time (I refuse to apologize. I’m a dad, I’m allowed😝)
Cyd Charisse 3 years ago
Ugh. Answered my own question. Nope. Smithsonian is a model. Please ignore above question :-)
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The Guardians
At a campsite in Näsåker, Sweden, these figures can be seen sitting around a fire (at night a lamp with an orange glow can be seen in the campfire).
They are called "Väktarna" which means "The Guardians".
Deutschland Mädchen 3 years ago
"I'm just looking for the bathroo- ahhhhhh! Well I guess i don't need the bathroom anymore..."
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Britt Massez 3 years ago
looks more like dementors taking a break from the soulsucking they do
Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
Yes they do, but I imagine this went up way before Harry and his friends were even thought of!
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Paul Jordan 3 years ago
Yessss!!! You are my new favorite commenter. Just picked up a few of Pratchetts books from the library. So excited!!
Load More Replies... Jef Bateman 3 years ago
I had a friend who saw hooded figures when he had sleep paralysis. He was convinced that most hallucinations were actually glimpses into an invisible world.
Andrei Ventura 3 years ago (edited)
Isn't there a theory where there are different branches of existence based on a common origin where the only difference is the manifestation of what ifs, what could've, what could've not and many other variables happened to and gave birth to the branching of another plains of existences, much like a nexus of different Earths parallel to each other never touching only existing. Since hearing this way back I thought 'what if the know universe is like this and the reason why we can't reach them is because of not only the distance but a force capable of defying our known reality... Uh sorry I'm rambling here
Load More Replies... Amy Stone-Chandler 3 years ago
Imagine being a visitor who got high and ran into these in the night?! That-thats YouTube videos I want to see
#35
Järnpojke, A Little Boy Looking At The Moon, The Smallest Public Monument In Stockholm At 15 Centemeters (5.9 Inches). Created By Liss Eriksson
Demongrrrrl 3 years ago
Was he yarn bombed? I doubt the hat and scarf are part of the original work.
Boris’ Mom 3 years ago
Are the hat and scarf part of the display, or are they provided (and updated regularly) by some kind person?
#36
Coolest Hotel Ever. Report From An Ice Hotel, Which Turns Out To Be Less Boring Than I Expected
Auntriarch 3 years ago
I bloody love this place, I've been 3 times, and have every intention of going again
#37
This McDonalds In Sweden Has A "McSki", Instead Of A Drive Thru. In Fact, It’s The Only One
Courtney i 3 years ago
In Half Moon Bay in California there used to be a fast food place (Taco Bell I think) with only a walk-through (no drive thru) for surfers.
Devin Lind 3 years ago
There used to be a drive-thru for snowmobiles at the McDonald's in Piteå in northern Sweden (the restaurant has since closed, since people in northern Sweden prefer.other fast food chains.
Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
Here in New Mexico it is no problem using the McD ride-thru with your horse. They usually even have apples! I am guilty! Lots of folks take photos. Here in my small town, our Walmart even has an area with water for your horse, and the Post Office has a nice hitching post! I know if you skied up to it in the winter, they'd love it too! McD-horse-...5d53fa.jpg 
Janet Graham 3 years ago
I can see that become a thing everywhere. I know other fast food outlets cater to their clientele this way, walk up for surfers, ride up for equestrians, etc
Smutná_elfka 3 years ago
In a city of Ústí nad Labem in Czechia, there's a walk-up window in local McDonald. It was intended to be a drive-through but it was built in a no-car zone, so walk-up it is 😁
Alleman Jennifer 3 years ago
There is a McDonalds with a boat dock for customers near Madiera Beach FL.
#38
Santa Has A Reserved Parking Spot At This IKEA In Sweden
Terry Waters 3 years ago
Omg, this is ten minutes by car from where I live. How cool to see it pictured on BP.
#39
Bus Stop In Sweden. Talk About Personal Space
Aryaan Kasi 3 years ago
Yeah well . They aren't really that into strangers. They mind their own business which makes it one of the places i want to move to
DuchessDegu 3 years ago
While still being extremely friendly and helpful! I loved my visit to Sweden!
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Rickard Shen 3 years ago
Ahh. This must have been during the pandemic, when people kept 2 m apart. Previously people stood 5 m apart.
Sanna Söderström 3 years ago
Most of us actually respect others and not just think about ourselves all the time. That’s the reason for all the queues, you came first, you get first. Unless some else really have to go ahead of you, then we let you trough.
Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
Makes me proud of have Swedish ancestry (found that out in Ancestry on DNA test!)
RoanTheMad 3 years ago
Pretty typical in some Northern European countries (Finland and Estonia for sure)
Chris Machabee 3 years ago
There is no need for law when you have order. These folks all living right.
#40
Internet Speed In Sweden
CrazyDogLady 3 years ago
I'm at 2,4 right now :D *cries in Czech and hopes this comment will get through
Hayley Futter 3 years ago
I believe a unicorn is supposed to be like the perfect opportunity to invest in, but are rare hence the term unicorn.
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Dre Mosley 3 years ago
Those are nice speeds. I'm getting just over 400 and it's probably costing me more.
#41
Treehotel - Unique Treerooms With Contemporary Design In The Nature In Harads, Near The Lule River, Sweden
Chewie Baron 3 years ago
That was voted in the top 5 of all adverts in the UK.
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Courtney Christelle 3 years ago
I'd worry a bird would slam into the side if the mirrored one.
Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
I saw an article on this...I am sure the Ewoks and ET would feel right at home!
#42
Hanging In A Pizzeria In Stockholm, Sweden
Nicolas Guilbert 3 years ago
You can find daft punk around the world..... Around the world....
#43
In Sweden, If You Work For The State For 30 Years You Receive A Gold Medal
Mimi La Souris 3 years ago
real gold ? because in France, we also have one for 20, 30, 35 and 40 years of work, but it is certainly not gold :D
Terry Waters 3 years ago
It's 23 carat gold according to the website of the branch of the government that gives it out.
Load More Replies... Xenia Harley 3 years ago
My grandfather got similar medals from Russia (really, from what is now Ukraine.) It is made by Faberge!
Zack Podany 3 years ago
In the US, if you work somewhere for 30 years, you get something that looks kinda similar. A dime.
Biliegh Berrie 3 years ago
Me: I have worked here for thirty years. My boss in a sarcastic tone: what do you want-a gold medal?!
Sleeping Solipsist 3 years ago
In England, you get a letter from HMRC telling you they're increasing the retirement age.
Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
I got a tiny pin with a supposed diamond and not even a cake. Back in the day, a guy who reached 25 years got a huge gift and a nice cake. They just threw the pin in my locker and no cake...Oh but THAT was because I was a female, and they used to think that any working woman was taking the job of a man. Seriously, my boss told me when I was promoted that I was taking a man's job...I said "There IS no such thing as just a man's job!" (computer IT position) This was in 1975. There is a whole long story about this, but I can just say THANK YOU SWEDEN, and all the other progressive countries who know that it is the individual who deserves excellence, not because you are not the right sex!
MimSorensson 3 years ago
We haven’t exactly reached equality yet, but we do take it pretty dang seriously and it is covered by our anti-discrimination laws. Most people at least agrees that we haven’t reached equality, which means most people agree that we need to keep working on it.
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University Of Uppsala's Anatomical Theatre Where Bodies Were Dissected In Front Of An Audience (Built In 1663, Sweden)
Amy Stone-Chandler 3 years ago
These never made sense. Most people couldn't see a danm thing in the body during procedures
Sleeping Solipsist 3 years ago
So, it's a vomitorium.. 🤢 bodies used these days are heavily preserved and largely bloodless..
#45
Sweden Has Started Selling Portable Ashtrays That Completely Seal And Don’t Smell At Local Gas Stations To Minimize Littering
Luna Crow 3 years ago
That would be great! We have these in the US too, but in liquor stores. Though I've been unable to find one for a while. Currently using an old Altoids tin, those work well too
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Nino Reisen 3 years ago
Poirot would never have smoked, his was a snuff box. In my youth I once mistakenly snorted coke thinking it was scented snuff.
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Crazy Dave 3 years ago
People will just throw those on the ground as well afterwards…It minimizes fires though 🤷♂️
MimSorensson 3 years ago (edited)
My experience has been that as a rule they’re thrown in the trash bins that’s pretty much everywhere, but there are always asshóles, naturally. And if there hadn’t been trash bins everywhere, it might have been different.
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Maja Lange 3 years ago (edited)
Same in Denmark - except they're often offered for free at cafés and the like. I've had many, and I've never paid for one. By the way, an extra cool feature is that you don't have to put out your cigarette first; you just put it in there and close the ashtray, which puts it out.
Jill Tremblay 3 years ago
That is a great idea! However, in the US they would probably just then drop the baggy on the ground..... ugh
Teresa Taylor 3 years ago
And in America, there would be a bunch of ashtrays all over the ground...
#46
In Sweden We Celebrate Something We Call Midsommar On Friday 19th (Midsummer)
Robert T 3 years ago
This is actually a public holiday, which appears to be the nearest Friday to the solstice, rather than actually being Midsummer's Day.
Viau Anna 3 years ago
I was in Sweden in June this year. And the celebrations started on the evening of Friday the 24th and over the weekend.
Load More Replies... Glitterati 3 years ago
Good on ‘ya… we all know what happens at Midsommer and we aren’t falling for it again
Terence McGuire 3 years ago
Think I saw a documentary on this, a couple went to resurrect their relationship, it did not end well.
Izzy Curer 3 years ago (edited)
Yeah... I learned ALL about what goes on in Sweden in that documentary of the same name ¬.¬
Gremlan jonnson 3 years ago
Mm midsommar falls on different dates though, always on a friday just around the longest day of the year
#47
In Sweden We Have Trash Cans With WiFi
Alexandria Tyme 3 years ago
We have those in Chester, England. Sadly they get vandalised and don't look anywhere as clean as this one.
Laura Mende (Human) 3 years ago
Meanwhile, I a German, don't get any signal at my own home. Sitting at McDonald's right now... *Sigh*
Mary Ann Bressie 3 years ago
Americans would be like "America sucks, we have to smell trash while we use (free)wifi".
Paul Jordan 3 years ago
Okay, NGL, I’m an American, and my first thought was, “ewww, why would I want to stand next to a trash can?”. Yeah I hate how spoiled I am…
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Amy Stone-Chandler 3 years ago
Ontario Canada has tons of bins and separate cigarette/fireproof containers. So many that often city or forestry workers can't empty them fast enough.
#48
Valborg In Stockholm. Large Bonfires Are Lit Across The Country As Symbols Of The Passing Of Winter And The Approach To Spring
RoanTheMad 3 years ago
We have Bonfire Night/Guy Fawkes Night/Firework Night in the UK. Traditionally, you would build a "Guy" effigy and burn that at the bonfire... there has been some very ..choice.. "guys" over the years lmao, especially so at the Lewes bonfire night. (which I'd say is definitely worth travelling for because it's the best bonfire night I've ever experienced) 161105-don...265357.jpg 
CultOfBambi 3 years ago
The people of Lewes heartily discourage visitors for their bonfire night celebrations - so much so that public transport to Lewes is suspended or severely limited on the night - or at least it has been the past couple of years.They're very serious about their traditions and things do sound like they get quite scary in the town centre. I'm terrified of sudden loud noises and am wary of fire so I've never ventured out there despite living quite close by.
Load More Replies... Maja Lange 3 years ago
We do the same in Denmark, only on June 23rd to mark the longest day (in terms of daylight) of the year. We sing a pretty song reserved for that occasion, called "Midsommervisen" ("The Midsummer Ballad") and sometimes a few other traditional Danish songs. I love the atmosphere. Sometimes, though, a homemade mock witch is burned in the fire, and I don't like that, because it makes the scene too similar to a real "witch" burning as carried out in the past.
MimSorensson 3 years ago (edited)
I get that. I’m very glad only one woman has ever been confirmed to be burned alive as a witch here in Sweden (a woman named Malin, Stockholm, 1676), that shìt was nasty. Don’t get me wrong, we executed almost 300 people for “witchcraft” through the centuries when hunts for “witches” were a thing, but at least we burnt them AFTER death, usually death by decapitation.
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Krásnoočko 3 years ago (edited)
We do the same in Czechia and call it "witches burning" or just "witches" but the origin of the tradition and the name is actually that on St. Valpurga's night witches congregate and have more power so people used to light large bonfires and gather around them to be protected from the witches (the witches burning is in the name only). Today it's mostly about drinking of course.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago (edited)
We have the Up Helly Aa Fire Festival is Lerwick, Shetland to celebrate the end of Yule. Communities groups will put on short skits and then march through the streets of Lerwick with torches to the beach. The Guizer Jarl and the community squads are often dressed as Vikings or in traditional Nordic dress and are the ones to set a beautiful hand-made recreation of a small Viking longboat on fire. Sadly, it has been canceled several years in a row now due to Covid. I do hope they have it next year so I can see this gorgeous tradition that is part of my country.
Devin Lind 3 years ago
Valborg = Walpurgis. Traditionally, all-male choirs/student choirs sing traditional songs to welcome spring.
rehabisforquitters 3 years ago
It's fascinating to me that this theme of fire and renewal is so prevalent in Europe.
Billy Maguire 3 years ago
In Northern Ireland, large bonfires are lit on July 11 to symbolize burning the Catholics.
#49
Sweden Has Baby Stroller Parking Spots
Gaya Knust 3 years ago
Oh, this is brilliant! And I bet people don't have to worry about it being stolen.
Kristy P 3 years ago
Not only are the strollers not stolen, usually there's a baby inside! It's normal for them to let their babies nap outside, in their strollers, outside of restaurants and other places.
Load More Replies... Grace Noyes 3 years ago
Honest question here: How does a parent know if their baby wakes up and starts wailing?
Maria Fy 3 years ago
What you see on the picture is not a common thing, never seen this kind of pram parking before, must belong to a special place that is crowded, maybe. And of course babies are not left unsupervised outside in the street. Parents are close. We’re talking about sleeping outside in your own garden, or maybe outside a cafe etc when weathers is fine, or in the kindergarten.
Load More Replies... Amy Stone-Chandler 3 years ago
UsA would never do this. Seems everything not locked down is stolen
April Pickett 3 years ago
Here, they'd have to be surrounded by razor wire, alarms, and a guard with a gun.
Loz Tilston-Brookes 3 years ago
sadly I feel they would just get stolen or smashed in over here in the UK
#50
This Art Installation In A Subway Entrance In Sweden
DennyS (denzoren) 3 years ago
Whenever I see these things I always feel like my country is sooo boring and bland.
Tim 3 years ago
That's just because you see the things every day. Go to a new city in your country and you will find lots of things you find fascinating. Or even just different train stops or airports.
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Maja Lange 3 years ago
The Copenhagen metro sucks; it's all grey, minimalistic, angular and somehow oppressive - and all stations look the same, which is impractical as well as boring. So typical of unimaginative Denmark. (I'm Danish.) ... I love the Paris metro, which is pretty much the opposite of the one in Copenhagen, albeit somewhat claustrophobic.
Amy Stone-Chandler 3 years ago
Clearly, they care about their citizens mental health by all that's been posted here. Well, except maybe that terrifying campfire scene lol
Pam Horovitz 3 years ago
This looks like the long walkway in the United terminal at O’Hare Airport in Chicago. That one is in changing rainbow colors and has a sound track that accompanies the color changes. It is pretty dang awesome !
#51
There Is A Tradition In Malmö, Limhamn Where Divers Put Down These Clowns And Other Stuff Just To Mess With The New Divers
Robert T 3 years ago (edited)
Top-right looks like it was modelled on our Prime Minister, BoJo!
Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
LOL! I have been a certified diver for over 50 years, and even worked in Underwater Cinematography with a Canadian film company. These photos are hysterical. No doubt this was in a murky area with limited visibility. Diving in the Caribbean where the water temp is 84 and the visibility is like glass spoils you really fast!
#52
This National Park In Sweden Refused To Cut Trees In The Way Of The Bridge So They Just Left The Trees In The Way
Terry Waters 3 years ago
It's not so much that they refused/didn't want to as the fact that you're literally not allowed by law to cut down trees in a national park here.
Jef Bateman 3 years ago
I was walking in Berkeley once where they have trees growing in the middle of the road. One of the trees was dying, so people asked me to sign a petition to replace the tree rather than pave over where it had been. I can't remember if I signed the petition.
Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
With each photo, I am loving this country more and more. I also refuse to cut down trees on our property. We have a couple of hundred and each is precious!
#53
This Crosswalk In Stockholm
#54
Saw Someone Else From Sweden Post One Of These So Thought I'd Share One I Saw In Skånes Part Of Sweden. Mices Own Pharmacy
Jill Tremblay 3 years ago
So this is the 4th one I believe I have seen in this thread. What is with Sweden and Mice? Are they overrun with mice there? Or what is the fascination with them there?
#55
One Of The City's Smallest Residential Buildings In Stockholm, Sweden
#56
In Sweden There Is A Huge Straw Goat Known As Gävlebocken (The Gävle Goat) Which Gets Burned Down Or Destroyed By People Almost Every Year
As of today, it has survived for five years in a row which is a new record.
Freddie Torsten 3 years ago
Like ten years ago an American tourist burned it down because someone told him it was a tradition. He got huge fines.
Izzy Curer 3 years ago (edited)
Was the someone a Swede? Who's really at fault, here, the idiot or the guy egging the idiot on?
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Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
Once a year they burn ZOZOBRA (Old man gloom) in Santa Fe (I reside in Santa Fe County) with litle slips of paper in it of all the troubles so they will burn them away. Thousands of folks attend. I like this one much better!
Upstaged75 3 years ago
So is it supposed to be destroyed every year? Or do people do it to be funny?
Gandalf the Pink 3 years ago
The Gävle commune definitely does not want it to be burned down and the judiciary takes it really seriously, giving out proper arson sentences. People do it mostly for the meme I think, but it might also be to rebel against the state or even ones who feel it is a pagan ceremony to burn it down.
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The Kinnevik Tree In Stockholm Is The Tallest "Real" Christmas Tree In The World
Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
This is so wonderful, I have tears. I hate it when they go on the hunt for a huge tree for this or that city, or the White House tree, and they murder a being that is often hundreds of years old to haul out of the woods, driven to a big city or building, decorated for a few weeks and then taken down and mulched. Why can't they just plant a live tree like this and not destroying an old man of the forest.
#58
In Sweden, We Watch Donald Duck Every Christmas Eve At 15:00
LisaMarie 3 years ago
I googled this as I was thinking 'why?' and the end of this article on it seems to sum it up nicely 😊 "For many Swedes, there is something comforting about knowing that every year there is one hour, on one day, when you sit down with everyone in your family and just be together. “People always want to change everything, and make everything new,” Feldreich, Sweden’s Jiminy Cricket, told the Swedish newspaper Länstidningen in 2008. “And then, like in a fairy tale from when we were kids, there’s something familiar.” Kalle Anka, he said, “offers security in a confusing world.”
Jaekry 3 years ago
Ooooooooooh.... I thought I was the only one! I (Dutch) have watched this over and over with my dad. He went belly laughing every time. I stopped watching the show telly, and just watching him belly laughing. It's so silly, it's awesome!!
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TheElderNom 3 years ago
It started out long ago when cartoons were rare, but on Christmas they'd always show this one Disney Christmas special and obviously all kids wanted to watch. But the tradition stayed even when cartoons became more common, since parents want their kids to enjoy what they themselves enjoyed as children.
#59
The Oldest Piece Of Furniture In Sweden, Kungsårabänken, A Sofa Dating From The Viking Age (1000-1100 A.D.)
Ristina Nielsen 3 years ago
Yep. It could also be read as "kings oar bench".
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#60
Carina Sees Everything, So Never Forget To Recycle
#61
Borders - Here's Sweden & Norway At Winter
Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
Snow machines are a blast, but for me, any temp below 75 is too cold for me!
#62
Here In Sweden, The Ice-Cream Truck Goes Around. All. Year. Long
Nadine Debard 3 years ago
Yay, there's no specific season for ice cream! Ice cream in winter is good too!
Anita Jonsdottir 3 years ago
In skandiva we eat Ice cream all around the year, if it is -10°c or +15°c .
#63
Grodkällan Lake In The Middle Of The Forest In Northern Sweden
Upstaged75 3 years ago
That was my first thought too! I bet it's pretty cold.
Load More Replies... Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
Gorgeous! This has to be spring fed. That incredible color really give it away.
Tessb90 3 years ago
Better that than scrambling and dragging yourself through the dirt (now mud), after a relaxing swim.
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People Like Their Bikes In Uppsala, Sweden
Rata Robinson 3 years ago
I love that they're old fashioned bikes too - not racing/road bikes. It's like that in The Netherlands too :)
Adi A. 3 years ago
Becuase those are at home, usually people have a "go to work bike" that you can leave in the street and cost next to nothing and another one / two etc. for serious rides.
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The Grass Carpet Leading To The Door Of This Old Building In Stockholm
Maja Lange 3 years ago
Yikes! Your last name means "crushed" in my language! (Danish) :D
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#66
Viking Runestone Overlooking A Golf Course – Risbyle, Sweden
Gaya Knust 3 years ago
I love how something so trivial like a golf course has an ancient and historic stone just next to it.
Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
Spectacular..I would love to have a rubbing from it. Thank goodness the folks in Sweden know how precious these stones and ruins are.
#67
Sweden Has The Densest Population Of Moose In The World. Although 300 000 To 400 000 Of Moose Inhabit Sweden It Can Still Be Difficult To See A Moose In The Wild
About 100 000 of them are killed in autumn, and the same number is born each spring, keeping the summer population rather stable.
Gremlan jonnson 3 years ago
Oh you should be happy about not being face to face with wild moose, they'll f**k you up. Freaking terrifying they are
Remi (He/Him) 3 years ago
Worst way to come face to face with a moose is when you're driving at 80 km/h
Load More Replies... Ansi 3 years ago
Fun fact, moose likes when you scratch their necks, kind of like a horse. (did this at a animal shelter, don't try it in the wild please)
Tessb90 3 years ago
Or do try it in the wild, then you get a bonus firsthand experience of natural selection at work.
Load More Replies... Boris’ Mom 3 years ago
What happens to the moose in autumn? I mean, are there accidents, or is there hunting, or something else that kills them?
Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
So sad that they feel they have to kill them...they really do not need to at all. A friend of mine from Maine raised one as a baby after the mother had been murdered. Cookie was the official greeter and had to stick her neck into every vehicle hoping there are some goodies there. She lived in their woods, and had a long and happy life.
#68
10 Minutes From Where I Live Lies Anundshög. One Of The Oldest Viking Graves In The World. It's Located In Västerås, Sweden
#69
LED Bathroom Handles At Train Station In Sweden Change Colors Based On Occupancy
#70
Crazy Flooring Between Two Shops In Gothenburg, Sweden
#71
Couple Friendly Benches In Sweden
censorshipsucks 3 years ago
i suspect this is intended for tea... not for whoopie.
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Fat Tuesday In Sweden Today. Time To Overeat And Celebrate This Thing We Call "Semla"
Every year we celebrate this day we call "fettisdagen" or fat Tuesday. This holiday dates back to the year 1594 and occurs 47 days before easter every year. The name of the day comes from all the fat food you'll eat during this day before the fasting begins till the easter holiday starts. The American version of our fat Tuesday is Mardi Gras.
The tradition in Sweden is to eat this pastry during this day. It's called Semla and as the day suggests it's filled with calories. It's made by a simple bun either just white flour or with added cardamom (which is my favorite). Then you scoop out the bottom half and fill it with almond cream. Top it off with whipped cream and lid with added icing sugar. IT'S SO DELICIOUS! If you go to Sweden during this time you really have to try Semla! Everyone is crazy about it and the pastry shops with the best semla usually have queues going outside the shops.
Anita Jonsdottir 3 years ago
We do this also in Iceland. One day that you "can" eat as many pastry balls as you want.
Tuna Fish 3 years ago
Spoken like a true a*****e. Anyway, we don't care what you think because in America (The southern portion) we have king cake on Fat Tuesday. Which seems very similar to this Semla. We just use purple gold and green icing. And, ours has a baby in it! Joes-Cafe-...3a5fb2.jpg 
Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
Now you have done it! I am going to dream about these. I have never seen anything like this in New Mexico! Such a perfect photo that makes them look like you could just reach through the screen and eat it! My favorite pastry is a Napoleon (Mille-Feuille is French name).
Huddo's sister 3 years ago
We have Shrove Tuesday the Tuesday before Lent starts in Christianity. It is more commonly known as Pancake Day now- when you can eat pancakes and anything else you are supposed to give up for Lent. My old church would have a huge afternoon tea where there were sweet and savory pancakes with a range of toppings. Some of the savory toppings the Cook Islander church members would bring were particularly good!
DuchessDegu 3 years ago
I can confirm this is one of the most delicious things you can put in your mouth!
Remi (He/Him) 3 years ago
Other version is putting raspberry jam instead of almond cream. I like that one even better
#73
Candy In Sweden. This Is A Common Candy Section That Exists In Every Supermarket In Sweden
Before the checkout, you are surrounded by sweets. You have to pass this section before going to the checkouts to the left. It's all candy.
censorshipsucks 3 years ago
yes we have these in south africa as well but mostly in dedicated sweets stores. Otherwise they also put the sweets at the checkout so you are tempted to take one as you leave. evil.
Upstaged75 3 years ago
Yeah, they do that in the US too. Although some stores have dedicated candy-free check outs for people with kids. (Or who are on a diet I guess)
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Hiram's Friend 3 years ago
Where's the post about obesity and conspicuous consumption. I know the Grinch is out there.
Maja Lange 3 years ago
In Denmark, you see pick & mix bars almost exclusively in candy shops or the odd gas station or convenience store (and many of us are fat anyway). :/
#74
In Sweden They Have A Crossing For Ducks And A Caution Not To Hit Them
Izzy Curer 3 years ago (edited)
Okay, I could actually make out the take-a-coat-leave-a-coat sign before I read the translation, but I have no idea what this sign says even though the English is right there. I have to assume kor is 'slow' and forsiktigt! is 'forfucksake!'
Jaekry 3 years ago
Forsiktig resembles both Dutch and German. It means means careful, loosely translated-> (fore (ahead) sight (view))
Load More Replies... Maja Lange 3 years ago
In Denmark, you'll see people (sometimes police officers) escort ducks and swans across the street, or even all the way to a safe place. :) ... And then people go home to their poultry dinners. Humans are strange.
Anna roberts 3 years ago
In US they don't respect slow children, thinking ducks are out of luck
#75
This "Mouse Barbershop" I Found In Malmö, Sweden
#76
A 1st Pilot “Indoor Bus Stop” Here In Gothenburg. With Connected Cafe, Informal Space, Chargers, And Charging For The New Pilot Electric Buses
Hiram's Friend 3 years ago (edited)
All those buses with pantographs on the top and wires overhead are electric and they are ALL OVER. Pantograph is just visible overhead in the upper right picture.
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#77
Stockholm Metro Art Is Pretty Neat
#78
The Mother Of All Round Buildings: Globen, Stockholm
It is the largest hemispherical construction in the world. In the Swedish Solar System, it represents the Sun.
J Rob 3 years ago
WIKI_"A small cottage in aluminum with a 12-square-metre (130 sq ft) base was placed upon the Globe on 26 May 2009. The artist, Mikael Genberg, intended it to illustrate two important symbols for Sweden: the high-technology Globe building and the traditional, simple small countryside cottage in Falu red with house corners painted in white. The house was positioned some distance from the exact top position of the Globe. Genberg also hoped to eventually place a similar cottage on the Moon. The cottage remained on the Globe until October 2009."
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#79
"The Umbrella Project" In Stockholm, Sweden
I'm.Just.A.Girl 3 years ago
This may sound dumb, but is there a ceiling holding them in place? I've never seen this before.
Jill Tremblay 3 years ago
Well at first I was thinking the same thing however I looked closer and it is outdoors and you can see a wire attaching them on the top.
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In A Swedish IKEA I Found Pillows With Coordinates On Them. These Coordinates Lead To A Small Fishing Village In Sweden
Remi (He/Him) 3 years ago
Considering many of the other Ikea products are actually named after places in Sweden, it kind of makes sense
#81
Local Supermarket Trying To Troll Tourists. It's An Acquired Taste
Andrew Gibb 3 years ago
you need to open the tin underwater so that you don't smell it and throw up
Anna Tribe 3 years ago
Lol when I moved here I was offered surströmming and I said sure. There was also boiled potatoes and hard bread and some other stuff. I took some surströmming on a plate along potatoes and some other stuff and I ate it just as it was. Then I realised everyone was just looking at me. Apparently that wasn't the right way to eat it. It was fish and I always eat fish like that. I really enjoyed it as well.
Boris’ Mom 3 years ago
How is fermented Herring compared to chunk tuna--smell-wise, I mean? And, how is the flavor? Based on the previous poster, it sounds like it SMELLS STRONG, is that right?
#82
Found This In A Hotel In Sweden. Don't Make Me Get The Can Opener
#83
This Hospital In Sweden Has Dots On The Floor To Indicate Which Way The Doors Open For Their Patients
Anna Tribe 3 years ago
All doors should open outwards so that in case of an emergency and the patient has fallen over in front of the door the staff can still open the door and help the person.
#84
Sweden Is Home To The World's Largest Storage Of Wood
Anita Jonsdottir 3 years ago
except Iceland 🤣. Lucky to find tree that is bigger than human.
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TheElderNom 3 years ago
This is the result of a storm, Gudrun I think. It was a few years ago. We do not normally stockpile such insane huge amounts of wood.
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A Road Sign Warns Drivers That They May Encounter Pedestrians Who Are Deeply Absorbed In Their Smartphones, In Stockholm, Sweden
#86
In Sweden, You Can Stand In Three Countries At The Same Time. Treriksröset - The Place Where Norway, Finland And Sweden Meet
TheElderNom 3 years ago
Treriksröset, the Ö is important. A rös is a pile of rocks, nothing to do with roses.
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#87
One Of The Key Details In Sustainable Community Design Here In Sweden - Underground Separated Waste Management Vacuum Tubes
Hiram's Friend 3 years ago
All you need to do is figure out how to pay for it.
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In A Swedish Museum, They Have Benches That Charge Your Phone Wirelessly And Give Free WiFi
#89
My Friend Sent Me This Picture Of Food In Swedish Maternity Hospitals, I Just Wanted To Know If The Food Is Like This Because I Can't Believe It
Food in our Serbian maternity hospitals are just piece of bread with wurst on the side
Freddie Torsten 3 years ago
It actually is like that! Also when you just go to the for an injury you have a selection of like for different menu choices five times per day (and it's free)
Maja Lange 3 years ago
Same (and sometimes even better, I'd say) in Danish hospitals - or at least some of them. Sometimes almost all-organic as well. Our hospital drinking glasses, plates and trays are ugly, though. :D
#90
Stayed In A Boeing 747 Converted To Hostel At Arlanda Airport, Sweden (Jumbo Stay)
#91
My Hometown (Örebro, Sweden) Set Up What They’re Saying Is The Biggest Gaming Screen In The World On The Wall Of Our City’s Castle
Gaya Knust 3 years ago
But wait, where do you have to play in order to have your gameplay streaming on the huge screen?
#92
These Completely Round Houses In Stockholm, Sweden
#93
Sweden’s Festive Drink Of Choice Is A Carbonated Beverage Known As Julmust
Anna Tribe 3 years ago
We also have what is called påskmust. Which is basically Easter must and it's the same as julmust. Just a different label. I also don't know how to describe the taste, I just like it
#94
Only In Sweden You Can Find A Floating House
#96
The Chinese Pavilion, Located On The Drottningholm Palace Grounds In Stockholm, Sweden. It Is A UNESCO World Heritage Site
#97
The Spreadable Cheese Selection At A Swedish Grocery Store
Cath Rowe 3 years ago
I recognise many of these products …Primula Laughing Cow ? Philadelphia etc all available in the UK
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I Visited A Model Settlement In Sweden. Saw This, And My Mind Instantly Went To The Game Valheim
#100
You Could Test A Torture Device Spanish Donkey In Stockholm's Army Museum
#101
Swedish Ads Are On A Different Level. This Is Posted All Over Swedish Public Transport. What The Hell
censorshipsucks 3 years ago
yes this was an advert for a programmer. If you can solve the algorithm it gives you the correct URL.
#102
Female Crossing Sign Spotted In Southern Sweden (Skåne)
Boris’ Mom 3 years ago
The other sign in the background shows a pants-wearing individual crossing, so equal...
#103
The Twisting Torso In Malmo, Sweden Has 9 Identical Sections Which Are Twisted Slightly To Make It Twisted
#104
What Is The Front Part Of The Toilet And What's Its Purpose? I Found It In Northern Sweden
Robert T 3 years ago
I suspect that is separates no.1s from no.2s so that you don't have to flush for just a no.1.
François Martin 3 years ago
The intent is indeed separation, but for better recycling, not just to save water.
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#105
Swedish Shopping Cart Has Magnetic Wheels So It Doesn't Roll Down The Escalator
Robert T 3 years ago
Magnetic or grooves in the tyres that slot into the grooves in the escalator allowing the rubber stops to touch down?
Batwench 3 years ago
There is a magnet that locks the wheels, they are used by quite a few large stores here in the UK.
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Emily Ducat 3 years ago
🧐 Huh? They do that in Australia too, but I always thought it was just friction holding them in place. Actually, that I think about it, I can't see how the wouldn't do this everywhere, it seems pretty dangerous not to have them locked in place.
#106
This Is What You May Get From Santa If You’ve Been Bad Here In Sweden
TheElderNom 3 years ago
My shower curtain is full of ducks. One is a badanka, literally meaning bath duck.
#107
The Most Swedish Pizza There Is. Pineapple, Banana, Curry
#108
Since Spain Does Nutella Pizza, And Apparently Italians Do Too. I Present You This Swedish Mutant. Yes, That Is Gold
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censorshipsucks 3 years ago
Thanks, interesting. This post can be summed up as: swedes are super nice and really care for mice, and are technologically advanced.
Freddie Torsten 3 years ago
And you are all very welcome to visit us! We might seem a bit stand-offish at first but we actually like most people :)
Lexipoo 3 years ago (edited)
What’s a crime I can commit to get sent to that self-isolation paradise?
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Rebecca Broscombe-Adams 3 years ago
Wowzers Sweden looks fantastic, so many ideas to make life less hard. I'm a big believer in higher taxes to fund a better life for all.
MimSorensson 3 years ago (edited)
It’s a downright bargain, that’s what it is. I LOVE paying taxes; I know what I get for them, and I know what other people get for them. I have no problem what so ever to help pay for people who can’t themselves - take my money and keep ensuring equality please. Take mah moneh!
Load More Replies... JJ(they/them) 3 years ago
i want to move there so badly. ever since I did a report on Sweden for school I've been fascinated by how just amazing they are.
Maja Lange 3 years ago
Sweden is soooo much cooler and more charming than Denmark. As a Dane, I resent that. ;)
MimSorensson 3 years ago
Naah - I love being a Swede but there’s nothing wrong with Denmark; nothing we don’t have too in one form or another. At least you’re not guilty of goddamned surströmming - that one is solely on us.
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The IRS 3 years ago
What's the thing about not giving food to visitors? If cake is offered I'm happy. Fika!!
MimSorensson 3 years ago (edited)
It’s kind of made up. Of course we feed visitors - someone had a bad experience with a weirdo that happened to be a swede and it spiralled from there; combined with our habit of usually checking with parents before feeding their kids when they’re over, people went off their rockers and assumed Swedes starves all guests at all times, sometimes for weeks. It’s not quite true.
Load More Replies... censorshipsucks 3 years ago
Thanks, interesting. This post can be summed up as: swedes are super nice and really care for mice, and are technologically advanced.
Freddie Torsten 3 years ago
And you are all very welcome to visit us! We might seem a bit stand-offish at first but we actually like most people :)
Lexipoo 3 years ago (edited)
What’s a crime I can commit to get sent to that self-isolation paradise?
Load More Replies... Rebecca Broscombe-Adams 3 years ago
Wowzers Sweden looks fantastic, so many ideas to make life less hard. I'm a big believer in higher taxes to fund a better life for all.
MimSorensson 3 years ago (edited)
It’s a downright bargain, that’s what it is. I LOVE paying taxes; I know what I get for them, and I know what other people get for them. I have no problem what so ever to help pay for people who can’t themselves - take my money and keep ensuring equality please. Take mah moneh!
Load More Replies... JJ(they/them) 3 years ago
i want to move there so badly. ever since I did a report on Sweden for school I've been fascinated by how just amazing they are.
Maja Lange 3 years ago
Sweden is soooo much cooler and more charming than Denmark. As a Dane, I resent that. ;)
MimSorensson 3 years ago
Naah - I love being a Swede but there’s nothing wrong with Denmark; nothing we don’t have too in one form or another. At least you’re not guilty of goddamned surströmming - that one is solely on us.
Load More Replies... The IRS 3 years ago
What's the thing about not giving food to visitors? If cake is offered I'm happy. Fika!!
MimSorensson 3 years ago (edited)
It’s kind of made up. Of course we feed visitors - someone had a bad experience with a weirdo that happened to be a swede and it spiralled from there; combined with our habit of usually checking with parents before feeding their kids when they’re over, people went off their rockers and assumed Swedes starves all guests at all times, sometimes for weeks. It’s not quite true.
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