CIVIC GUIDES One day, three ballots, and a system built to make every vote count. Updated 29 September 2026 · By Zayera Khan I voted in September 2026. So did almost 7 million other people. In Sweden, voting is ordinary. You see it at the library, in the square, over coffee. This guide explains how…
Every October, the world holds its breath as Stockholm and Oslo announce a handful of names that will define the year in science, literature, and peace. The Nobel Prize is the closest thing humanity has to a global seal of greatness. But behind the ceremony, the gold medals, and the champagne toasts at the Stockholm…
What is Stockholm Kulturfestival? Stockholm Kulturfestival is the city’s biggest free cultural event, transforming central Stockholm into an open-air stage for five days every August. In 2025 it ran 13–17 August, with free entry and programming for all ages across music, dance, theatre, film, talks, and workshops. It’s produced by the City of Stockholm. Kulturfestivalen…
Why “Nobel Week Lights” Makes December the Best Time to Visit Wintertime Stockholm If you can only pick one winter week for Stockholm, make it the one when the city turns into a glowing open-air gallery: Nobel Week Lights. It’s magical, easy to enjoy, and uniquely Stockholm. What is Nobel Week Lights? Nobel Week Lights…
On 4 December 1676, just north of Lund, Sweden and Denmark fought one of the bloodiest days in Nordic history. In freezing conditions, the 21-year-old Swedish king Charles XI confronted Denmark’s King Christian V. The Swedes won—but at a terrible cost. What happened here? The Danish army had taken most of Skåne during the Scanian…
Just 50 minutes east of Gothenburg, Borås is a compact cultural hub: giant murals, headline-grabbing sculptures, contemporary art shows, and a living textile heritage you can touch. Visit Sweden Why Borås is an open-air art gallery Sculptures everywhere. Since 2008, Borås Art Museum has curated the Borås International Sculpture Biennial (today Borås Art Biennial)—bringing large-scale…
