About Us

Schweden Info is a German-language information portal about Sweden, run by Roland Strodthoff from Haderslev, Denmark, since 2014.

Schweden Info is a German-language information portal all about Sweden. Since 2014 we have been gathering useful information here for everyone who travels to Sweden, would like to live there or is simply interested in the country.

Who is behind Schweden Info?

The website is run by Roland Strodthoff from Haderslev in Denmark.

What you will find here

Travel: getting there, the best time to travel, holiday homes, camping, hiking, winter holidays and sights
Cities and regions: portraits of Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Gotland, Lapland and many other destinations
Living in Sweden: emigrating, job hunting, the personnummer, housing, the healthcare system, school and language
Country and people: history, politics, nature, festivals and everyday culture such as fika and Midsommar
News: selected news from Sweden that is of interest to German-speaking readers

How we work

For our articles we rely on official sources such as Swedish authorities, statistics and recognised media, and we cite them where appropriate. For current news, we summarise the coverage and put it into context for German-speaking readers.

We regularly revise older articles. If you nevertheless notice an error or outdated information, we would appreciate a note via our contact page.

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Schweden Info is free of charge and is financed by advertisements. Ads are recognisable as such and have no influence on our editorial content. You can read more about this in our privacy policy.

Government formation in Sweden: Centre Party leader Thand Ringqvist to explore centrist government
Riksdag Speaker Andreas Norlén has tasked Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist with the next round of exploratory talks. By 26 October she is to assess whether a government of the political centre is possible.
Strömsund Bridge: Stranded heavy truck removed from E45 after 16 days – bridge remains closed
After almost 16 days, the 100-tonne truck has been driven off the damaged Strömsund Bridge in Jämtland. The bridge on the E45 remains closed for now, and no date has been set for it to reopen.
Wolf hunt in Sweden: Authorities approve culling of 72 wolves next winter
Swedish county administrative boards will allow a licensed hunt of up to 72 wolves in winter 2027 – around one in five wolves in the country. Hunters welcome the decision, while conservationists vow to fight it.
Riksdag rejects Magdalena Andersson as prime minister – Sweden’s government formation enters next round
By 248 votes to 99, the Swedish Riksdag has rejected Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson as head of government. Speaker Andreas Norlén must now decide who should be next to try to form a government.
Electricity and fuel drive inflation in Sweden: Price growth rises to 1.5 per cent in September
Rising electricity and fuel prices more than doubled inflation in Sweden to 1.5 per cent (CPIF) in September. The Riksbank has already signalled an interest rate rise for November.
Government formation in Sweden: Riksdag to vote on Magdalena Andersson on Thursday
Magdalena Andersson has declared her exploratory talks a failure, but Riksdag Speaker Andreas Norlén is nevertheless putting her forward for election as prime minister on 15 October. A defeat is considered likely.
Diesel deal with Putin: Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson criticises Trump
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson regrets the diesel agreement between Trump and Putin. At the same time, the EU adopted its largest-ever package of sanctions listings against Russia's arms industry.
Alleged abuse during initiation ritual: Two students at elite Sigtuna school remanded in custody
Following alleged abuse during an initiation ritual at the SSHL boarding school in Sigtuna, a court has remanded two 18-year-old students in custody. The prosecutor speaks of a hierarchy among the students.
Sweden’s economy grows faster than expected: Government raises 2026 forecast to 3.0 per cent
Sweden's caretaker government now expects economic growth of 3.0 per cent in 2026, up from 2.5 per cent. Unemployment is forecast to fall to 7.7 per cent by 2027 – while inflation and interest rate expectations are rising.
Government formation in Sweden: Red-green leaders’ meeting brings no breakthrough
Almost four weeks after the Riksdag election, the leaders of the Social Democrats, the Left Party, the Centre Party and the Greens have met together for the first time. The question of government remains open – on Monday, Magdalena Andersson must report to the Riksdag Speaker.