Writer: Helena Bergström
Updated: August 2026 | There is more of Sweden in Germany than you might think. The fact is that in Germany you will find lots of places and traditions with Swedish connections. Many traces have a historical connection, for example to the 30 Years' War or to Sweden's time as a great power in the Baltic Sea region. Did you know, for example, that Wismar celebrates "Schwedenfest" every year or that Sweden's first university is located in Greifswald?
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