Every Christmas, the Uplands Nation house becomes a cozy meeting place for Uppsala’s international community; researchers settling into their new roles, students staying over the break, and professionals who’ve made Uppsala their temporary or long-term home. The tradition started back in 1969 with a handful of students who couldn’t travel, and it’s grown into one of the city’s most welcoming …
Uppsala: Christmas at Uplands
Every Christmas, the Uplands Nation house becomes a cozy meeting place for Uppsala’s international community; researchers settling into their new roles, students staying over the break, and professionals who’ve made Uppsala their temporary or long-term home. The tradition started back in 1969 with a handful of students who couldn’t travel, and it’s grown into one of the city’s most welcoming …
Uppsala: International Julfika!
As the festive season approaches, we find ourselves eager to gather to celebrate the joy and warmth of the holidays. This year, Uppsala International Hub is hosting a Julfika gathering and would be honored to have you for an evening filled with laughter, delicious treats, and the spirit of togetherness. They will be serving some traditional Julfika delights, including lussekatter …
Stockholm: Crepes for Lunch at Söder
Sweet or savory – why choose? Join us for a cozy lunch meetup at Solros Crêperie on Södermalm, where warm crepes meet good company. Whether you’re a fan of classic Nutella, fresh berries, or hearty galettes, there’s something for every taste (and mood). Here’s the plan: We’ll meet at 1 PM on November 7 at the entrance to Solros Crêperie …
Village Bagels Saturday Brunch
Everyone knows about Swedish buns, but what about a little culinary travel? Join us on October 25th for a New York bagel brunch! You’ve probably heard about this new place and its queues, and now you’re welcome to check it out for yourself! Event details Come to Village Bagels at Gästrikegatan 13 by 10:00. There will be a bit of queuing …
Stockholm: Cinnamon Bun Day Fika
Swedes love celebrating special days dedicated to delicious treats, and October 4th is no exception — it’s Kanelbullens Dag! This day honors Kanelbullar, or cinnamon buns, which have been a Swedish favorite since the 1950s. To mark this special occasion, we invite you to join us for a cinnamon bun fika at Ritorno Torsgatan. Event Details We’ll gather at our …
Gothenburg: Swedish Waffle Day
Join us on March 24th as we celebrate Waffle Day. Topped with syrup, fruit or chocolate… it is up to you! Waffle Day (Våffeldagen) is a tradition that is celebrated in Sweden, on March 25. We will meet for a waffle fika at Lemon Garden, one of the best waffle places in town, and talk more about this tradition in …
Waffle Fika
Join us on March 18th for a fun waffle experience as we warm up for Våffeldagen, Waffle Day! In collaboration with Sveriges Hembygdsförbund and Brännkyrka association, we invite you to a waffle fika where we will prepare our own waffles in a historic setting as we learn more about Swedish culture! A speaker from the Brännkyrka association will tell us …
Gothenburg: Semla Fika
Come and join us for a traditional fika in Gothenburg, as we are approaching Fat Tuesday (Fettisdagen) on February 21st. If this is your first time trying a semla, you’re in for a wonderful Swedish tradition! For those who have tried it before, you will hopefully like our choice of place. Remember to sign up below by February 16th to …
Cinnamon Bun Day Tour
Swedes love having days dedicated to the celebration of a specific delicacy and the 4th of October is Kanelbullens dag! Kanelbullar, or cinnamon buns, are a Swedes’ favourite since the 50s. Our event manager Jessica will guide us through a tasting experience where we will find out more about the food culture in Stockholm. After visiting three bakeries, we will …









