18 Dec 2024
Sweden
Café Culture Community Expat Cookbook

Recipe: Semla

Originally eaten only on Shrove – Fat – Tuesday, Semla buns are a rare treat of pastry, almond paste and fluffy cream. The Protestant Reformation meant that Swedes stopped observing a strict fast during Lent and thus semla are usually available in Sweden from shortly after Christmas right up until Easter – although Shrove Tuesday […]

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Community Swedish Culture

YLC Guide: Swedish November Traditions

Just because it’s too early to crack open the glögg, doesn’t mean the month of November is devoid of celebration!

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Essentials Personal Number

YLC Essentials: How to get a Personal Number

Planning to come to Sweden? Or just arrived? How to obtain the three essentials: Residency, Personal Number, and ID card.

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Culture What's on: Stockholm

Stockholm Film Festival: Reader Giveaway

This week Stockholm International Film Festival (6-17th November) revealed its much awaited program, including more than 180 film premieres from over 50 countries. YLC has teamed up with the organizers for a fabulous reader giveaway! Held for the first time in 1990, the festival was the brainchild of Ignas Scheynius and Kim Klein together with […]

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Fashion & Beauty Lifestyle

Style in the City: the Art of Autumn Layering

YLC’s Victoria Hussey on staying warm – Stockholm style

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Café Culture Dining out Lifestyle

YLC guide: Stockholm Afternoon Tea

Allow us to help you navigate the high teas for the low season!

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Bars, Pubs & Clubs Café Culture Culture Dining out

Produce, Passion and Podcasts: Juiceverket

YLC discovers who is behind this fantastically fruitful endeavour!

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Swedish Culture

Don’t fall off the stick: the YLC guide to Swedish expressions

Ever been mystified why Swedes want you to jump up and sit on things or put your legs on your back? We’re here to help! Check out part three in YLC’s series of expressions you may come across while in Sweden! 5. Legging it When running for a bus, Swedes are known to put their […]

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Fashion & Beauty Lifestyle Shopping

Style in the City: Downton meets 90s grunge

Victoria Hussey on boots, brogues and and why a girl needs to go British this season

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Essentials Health Pregnancy & Baby

Parenting +46: Pregnancy and parenthood in Sweden

Pregnant in Stockholm or bringing your bump to the city? Congratulations on your choice!

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