Updated: June 2026 | Midsummer food, that's the stuff! Midsummer is an important holiday for us Swedes and the food we eat at this time of year is close to our hearts. We're listing 15 classics for the Midsummer table, and we want your help! What are your favorites? What do you usually cook and serve during this holiday?
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Updated: June 2026 | Which countries actually celebrate Midsummer? And how do you celebrate Midsummer in different countries? We have read about the celebrations around Europe, in connection with the summer solstice and St. John the Baptist's Day. Maybe you can supplement and tell us more!?
Read moreUpdated: June 2026 | Why do we celebrate Midsummer? The Midsummer weekend is fast approaching and we are taking the opportunity to delve into the traditions and rituals that go with Midsummer.
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Yesterday we celebrated Midsummer Eve for the first time at home in the houseboat. Our good friends Lennart and Beata came to visit and there was both herring lunch and dinner on deck, with a test of a slightly new midsummer menu ...
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This year we spent Midsummer's Eve with our friends Anna and Anders in Åkersberga. Very nice! Now we are moving on to new adventures (you will soon know). Wish you a continued nice midsummer weekend!
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Updated: October 2026 | Blidö in the Stockholm archipelago is a place we return to, year after year. Peter spent much of his childhood here, and today several of his family live on the island. For us, Blidö means boating, archipelago nature and many wonderful moments together with family. Here we collect some personal memories and practical tips for those who want to visit the island.
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