A blog about Stockholm and Sweden? Here it is!
StockholMania Tours wanted to tell the story of Stockholm and Sweden from perspectives that go beyond the purely touristic one. We believe that to truly understand a city or a society, you need to dig deeper — talk about strengths but also shortcomings, appreciate the beauty but also what could be improved. A bit like what we do on our tours!
Here you will find news, insights, curiosities, anecdotes, stories, images, useful information, and much more!
Those who often pass by the Royal Palace of Stockholm have by now grown accustomed to scaffolding, protective sheets, and structures. The question many keep asking is always the same: what have they been restoring for such a long time?
When you move to Sweden, one of the first culture shocks is the tvättstuga, the shared laundry room—an institution deeply rooted in the country’s history and culture. Originally created as a social service and governed by precise rules (both written and unwritten), the tvättstuga is much more than a place to do laundry: it is a space of order, coexistence, small conflicts, and unexpected social interaction. A microcosm that reflects distinctly Swedish values such as respect, organization, and care for the common good.
In Sweden, Friday is not just the start of the weekend: it’s a small national ritual, one of those that, if you’ve been living here for a while, you end up adopting without even noticing. It’s the moment when the week winds down and the home becomes the center of everything.
Do you know when Easter is celebrated in Sweden? “What a rhetorical question!” someone might say. And rightly so. But the answer is not so
The semla is the iconic Swedish dessert of the pre-Lenten season: a soft cardamom bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream. Rich in history, traditions, and legends — such as the king who died after eating 14 — it now comes in many modern variations, while still being closely associated with Shrove Tuesday and Lent.