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Culture

Get Out Your Flower Crowns; It’s Midsummer in Sweden

What, exactly, is Midsummer and why doesn’t it come in the middle of the summer? Let us explain.

This entry was posted in Culture and tagged arts & culture, culture, Stockholm, Sweden, traditions on June 20, 2025 by Rebecca Thandi Norman.

Culture

What are All of the Scandinavian Midsummer Traditions?

What does Midsummer look like in each country? Find out!

This entry was posted in Culture and tagged culture, Scandinavia on June 20, 2025 by Rebecca Thandi Norman.

Culture

Sankt Hans Aften in Denmark: Everything You Need to Know

June 23rd is when Denmark celebrates Midsummer and the Saint John’s Eve. Here’s the story behind the traditions and where you can find your nearest bonfire.

This entry was posted in Culture and tagged Denmark, events, traditions on June 17, 2025 by Freya McOmish.

Calendar

What’s On in Copenhagen: Events in June 2025

It’s Midsummer in Copenhagen; here’s what to do.

This entry was posted in Calendar and tagged calendar, Copenhagen, Denmark on May 31, 2025 by Kay Litzinger.

Culture

The National Day of Sweden

Bring our your best blue and yellow; here’s an explanation of the history and traditions surrounding Sveriges nationaldag.

This entry was posted in Culture and tagged Sweden, traditions on May 28, 2025 by Rebecca Thandi Norman.

Culture

Constitution Day in Denmark

We explain the history of this special day. Subsequent flag waving is optional.

This entry was posted in Culture and tagged Denmark, traditions on May 28, 2025 by Rebecca Thandi Norman.

Culture

Norwegian Constitution Day

The 17th of May is a big day in Norway! Find out why.

This entry was posted in Culture and tagged arts & culture, Norway, traditions on May 5, 2025 by Rebecca Thandi Norman.

Advice

Hail in April & Other Stories: Weather in Denmark, Month-by-Month

A person riding a bicycle on a street in a city.

So you know when to travel to Denmark and what to wear.

This entry was posted in Advice, Travel and tagged advice, Denmark, travel on April 30, 2025 by Rebecca Thandi Norman.

Calendar

What’s On in Copenhagen: Events in May 2025

Fun in the sun, fun in the rain. Overall, a month of of May fun.

This entry was posted in Calendar and tagged calendar, Denmark on April 30, 2025 by Kay Litzinger.

Culture

A Brief History of International Workers’ Day in Denmark

Let your red flag fly!

This entry was posted in Culture and tagged arts & culture, Brief History, Denmark on April 25, 2025 by Sorcha McCrory.

Health & Beauty

Where to do Yoga in Copenhagen

Person stretching on the floor under a blue light, with one leg extended forward and arms reaching ahead.

Stretch, sweat, and savasana in style across the city.

This entry was posted in Health & Beauty and tagged Denmark, health, travel on April 15, 2025 by Ophelia Wu.

Travel

Three Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Copenhagen

A carpet of petals and clouds of fluffy pink…

This entry was posted in Travel and tagged advice, Copenhagen, Scandinavia, spring on April 12, 2025 by Rebecca Thandi Norman.

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SCANDIGRAM
  • Three small dogs sit on pink circular seats in a modern living room with large windows, plants, and patterned lighting on the ceiling and walls.
  • Rows of cinnamon rolls with icing drizzled on top, arranged on a sheet of parchment paper.
  • A black tray with breakfast items including cake, fruit, boiled egg, juice, and coffee sits on a bed with a white duvet and pillows. A book lies beside the tray.
  • An old wooden boat rests on a grassy shore at sunset, with a small white house in the background and the sea on the right.
  • A woman with short light hair sits cross-legged in a modern, curved chair, wearing a sleeveless dress on a textured floor.
  • A swirl of vanilla soft serve in a metal dessert dish, garnished with green herbs, powder, and sauce, sits on a marble countertop.
  • A woman walks past a Swedish bakery with a dark facade, large windows, a wooden bench, and greenery cascading from planters above the entrance.
  • A formal oil portrait of Descartes with dark hair and a mustache, wearing a black coat with a white collar, posed with one hand on his chest and the other resting on a surface.
  • Four boxes filled with neatly arranged sandwiches: three with lettuce, tomato, and meat, and one with egg salad sandwiches topped with halved boiled eggs.
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Dyngja Puffer Jacket

You’ll never need to buy another puffer jacket; this one is warm, stylish, and lasts a long time.

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Nagoya Clogs

Cozy, lined clogs that can be worn outdoors or as slippers.

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Belted Bucket Bag

This roomy, soft bucket bag will last through the seasons. The diagonal buckle detail and slightly asymmetrical, shell-like shape keep it interesting.

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