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Turn August 1 into your summer party

The time has finally come: Switzerland's birthday is just around the corner. And we're celebrating with you! Are you planning a brunch or a barbecue with friends or family? Whether in the garden or at a picnic in the countryside: let yourself be inspired here - we have put together ideas, summery decoration tips and delicious recipes for a successful celebration.

A light brown stained NÄMMARÖ table, outdoor
Four cows on a field.
A patio dining area with light brown stained NÄMMARÖ outdoor furniture: a table, two chairs and a bench prepped for lunch.
Two hands holding a STOCKHOLM 2025 2-piece serving set in walnut, picking at food in a beige serving bowl.

Good preparation is everything

The location is set, invitations have been sent out, now it's time to start planning the food, drinks and decorations. Whether you're opting for a BBQ or a more classic menu, fine salads and fruity iced tea are sure to go down well with your guests.

A family sitting around a TEGELÖN table under a tree in the garden, ready to eat.
A stainless steel/beech GRILLTIDER pizza shovel
Friends enjoy a relaxing picnic and barbecue in the park, comfortably set up with STRANDÖN chairs, table, and parasol.
The VAPPABY Bluetooth speaker lamp sits on a table in the park, providing music for the picnic.
Barbecuing vegetables in the park on a blue STRANDÖN portable barbecue.

Ready, set, grill!

Barbecuing with family and friends means a good mood and delicious food - there is something for everyone. With fine marinades - prepared and pickled the day before - the grilled food becomes especially tender.

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A man is in a garden and tends the barbecue in the BÅTSKÄR outdoor kitchen while two women chat in the background.
A stainless steel GRILLTIDER skewer
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Better safe than sorry

Even if the rain decides to join your 1 August celebrations, there are still ways to celebrate indoors. Why not bring the outdoors in and decorate your table with flowers and fairy lights? Prepare your favourite snacks and invite your friends over for an impromptu dinner party. 

A blue NISSÖGA tablecloth
A table set with FÄRGKLAR bowls and plates filled with diverse food, a glass and tableware on a table mat.
A cozy, rustic dining table set with green linen, glassware, candles, and floral decorations in a wooden-beamed room.
A plastic/transparent GRILLTIDER squeeze bottle

Delicious recipes for your brunch or barbecue party

You have no ideas what to prepapre for your guests? Discover great, varied recipes below from us and our community, which should not be missing from your August 1 party.

Get inspired by our table and decoration ideas

Finally, there are the little details that make your party even more perfect. A lovingly laid table and the right decorations are inviting and make every party special. This can also be very simple and uncomplicated: beautiful tableware, vases with fresh flowers, color-coordinated textiles, lanterns, candles and summery accessories ... Check out our ideas below for some inspiration!

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Celebrate your party with our summer decorations

With vases, colorful artificial flowers, paper decorations, fairy lights, lanterns, tea light holders and accessories, you're all set for the really big parties and the small, subtle summer moments.

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