Life in Sweden

What Was “Den Svenska Synden”? How Sweden Became Famous for Sexual Freedom
What Was “Den Svenska Synden”? How Sweden Became Famous for Sexual Freedom
How did Sweden become internationally famous for sexual freedom? Discover the real history of den svenska synden, from controversial 1950s films, sex education and the sexual revolution to pornography, changing... Read more...
Why Do Swedes Take Their Shoes Off Indoors? A Swedish Home Custom Explained
Why Do Swedes Take Their Shoes Off Indoors? A Swedish Home Custom Explained
Why do guests in Sweden leave their shoes by the front door without being asked? Discover the weather, childhood habits, home etiquette and practical reasons behind this everyday Swedish custom. Read more...
Quiet Swedish forest beside a lake with a simple outdoor picnic, wild blueberries and a small tent representing allemansrätten.
What Is Allemansrätten? Sweden’s Right to Roam Explained
Why can people walk, camp, swim and pick wild berries on privately owned land in Sweden? Discover the history, freedoms and responsibilities behind allemansrätten, Sweden’s remarkable right of public access. Read more...