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Celebrate the Swedish Midsummer

During the weekend closest to the 'real' Midsommar of June 21, the Swedes celebrate their big summer festival. Midsommar originated from the celebration of the solstice in ancient times. Get acquainted with this beautiful Swedish tradition.

A woman in a pink dress decorates a maypole with flowers to celebrate Midsommar.

Experience, taste and create — this is how you can celebrate Swedish Midsummer

Experience the Swedish Midsummer

There are decorated Midsummer trees everywhere in the country. The maypole can look different per region, but basically it is always a cross-shaped tree with lots of greenery and decorations. People are dressed in traditional costumes and there is a lot of music, mostly accordion and guitar music, and songs.

Taste the Swedish Midsummer

A traditional meal cannot be missed at Swedish celebrations. It consists of potatoes cooked in dill, served with different types of herring in sour cream with chives and butter. Of course,  Swedish meatballs and some salmon are also included. Sweet, refreshing lemonade is served. And the dessert? Delicious fresh strawberries!

A family is sitting outside at the table with an extensive and colorful festive meal on it.
On the table are IKEA 365+ glasses that are used for a yogurt dessert with fruit and jam.
Bowls and plates in all kinds of colors containing typical Swedish snacks such as salmon, Swedish meatballs, and SILL SENAP pickled herring with mustard sauce.
Bowls and plates in all kinds of colors containing typical Swedish snacks such as salmon, Swedish meatballs, and SILL SENAP pickled herring with mustard sauce.
KORKEN preserving jars with typical Swedish snacks.

Create Swedish Midsummer

During Swedish Midsummer, people often dress in traditional costumes and wear a wreath of flowers. Branches with leaves and flowers in different colours are collected and woven together into a beautiful wreath. Surround yourself with flowers during the festivities for an extra colourful atmosphere.

A SMYCKA artificial bouquet and some SMYCKA artificial flowers stand in a white STILREN vase on a white surface.

A ready-made bouquet in one click that will remain beautiful for years

Go for artificial flowers! Enjoy flowers that will look fresh all season long. Create a colourful bouquet, or use the artificial flowers to make your own traditional Midsummer flower wreath at home.