WHAT IS SWEDEN REALLY ABOUT?


Sweden Week features a lot of cultural activities that can show you what Sweden really is about! What do you associate with Sweden?

Sweden and Seattle - how do they compare?

I want to know more about Sweden
I want to know more about Washington State

Sweden Week will feature film screening, as well as music events, like bands visiting from Sweden. University of Washington's Scandinavian Department can teach you more about the Swedish language. During Sweden Week you will learn more about Swedish inventions, but if you can't wait, click here!

Swedish entrepreneurs – More than IKEA!

IKEA is one of the most famous Swedish companies in the world. It’s an example of the true Swedish entrepreneurship with its unique concept. But there is so much more to learn about Swedish entrepreneurs! The Seattle area has many Swedish companies, entrepreneurs and great opportunities for business with Sweden. Sweden Week features Business Focus Edays where you can learn more and meet Swedish entrepreneurs of today! Read more

Review your view of Sweden - free lectures at the Scandinavian Department


Monday through Thursday, the Scandinavian Department of UW is celebrating their first 100 years by offering lectures open to the public: for free! See schedule here

Swedish fashion: Arctic Summer - a Nordic Fashion Show


All Swedes love H&M – great design for a great price! But we also love the high pulse of trendy Stockholm where many Swedish fashion designers thrive. The Nordic Heritage Museum brings this to Seattle with Arctic Summer - a Nordic Fashion Show. Read more

Swedish food – More than meatballs!


The Swedish cuisine is so much more than Meatballs and Smorgardsbord. During the Seattle Sweden Week Swedish chefs will visit Seattle.

If you have never tried Swedish pancakes we can warmly recommend to visit the Swedish Cultural Center's "Swedish Pancake Breakfast" on May 2nd.

Swedish culture – More than ABBA and Ingmar Bergman!


Yes, most of us know the lyrics to at least a couple of ABBA songs by heart. But these days there’s a new generation of Swedish rock stars conquering the US. Singers like Robyn and September and producers like Max Martin have all had big hits in the US. Swedish authors like Linda Olsson have a broad international audience and the Swedish crime novel is a phenomenon (read more here).

On March 19th "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" will open in Seattle! For more information click here

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