Everything you need to know about living in Sweden as an expat. We write full guides on settling into and getting started with Sweden and the Swedish system to help you enjoy life here to the fullest.
The first thing most people learn about Sweden is the fika culture. The classic coffee and cake or buns is a huge hit with tourists and new arrivals getting into Swedish society. What’s more interesting is that you get different … Continue reading Fika: To Have Coffee
I think Sweden offers a great standard of living and lots of opportunities for everyone here, but living in Sweden does take some getting used to and you will need to be prepared for some cultural adjustments compared to some … Continue reading 12 Tips for Living in Sweden
Once you’ve settled in Sweden, you’re going to need to stay in touch with friends, family, loved ones and the rest. If you’re moving to Sweden, it’s going to be a new and interesting places, with lots of challenged and … Continue reading Staying in touch when living in Sweden
Sweden is known for having one of the most generous parental leave policies in Europe and the World. In 2016, Sweden’s parental leave is a staggering 480 days which can be shared amongst both parents as they chose. In addition, … Continue reading Parental Leave in Sweden
As with most things, banking in Sweden needs a personnummer. Before you read any further, you need to make sure that you have, or have started getting, your personnummer (we have a full guide on getting a personnummer here). Sweden … Continue reading Banking in Sweden
I’ve just been to Skatteverket to apply for my Swedish ID Card, 2 years after I moved here. I had been avoiding it for a few months, but there are some advantages of getting yours sooner rather than later. Rather … Continue reading How to get a Swedish ID Card
Public Transport in Stockholm can seem complicated at first if you’re not familiar with the transportation system. At which station should I get off? When and where does the train arrive? How much does the fare cost? What is that … Continue reading Public Transport in Stockholm
If you do a simple Google search, you will see endless lists of things to do in Stockholm. This is another one of those lists, but I … Continue reading Things To Do In Stockholm
The Swedish tourist board has an amazing video called “This Is Sweden”, which has been getting more popular on social media as people and businesses show off the wonderful landscape and atmosphere over here. This is Sweden showcases facets of … Continue reading This is Sweden