Americans Swedens’ founder, Lauren Ell, has started multiple projects in Sweden and the Nordic region to promote networking, communication and participation among locals and visitors. “No matter where I have lived I have always been interested in learning what is happening in the area,” Ell said. “I saw area for improvement where I am located …
Americans Sweden welcomes Americans living in Sweden to our upcoming virtual meetup to connect with each other and learn how they came to live in Sweden. We know not all Americans are living in Stockholm where most American-oriented meetings take place, so we are excited to be hosting a space where everyone can attend regardless …
I moved to Sweden from the United States in 2016 to live with my Swedish partner in a remote village in the far north. Although my partner has lived here his whole life and everyone practically knows each other, I have found it difficult to make friends with locals. After giving birth to my daughter …
Summer camp, especially for children, is very popular in the United States. So where are summer camps in Sweden? This is the first time we have started asking around about this subject. We have learned about two official camps, as well as an organization that offers summer camps at some of its sites. We hope …
Americans Sweden congratulates President and Founder Lauren Ell on the birth of her first child in the far north of Sweden in October 2019. Her baby girl, Kajsa, was born healthy and has been growing fast! She will be five months at the beginning of March. She is already holding up her head, rolling on …
Americans Sweden is excited to introduce new member Thomas Unander-Scharin who is representing the Stockholm region! Here is detail about Thomas. Thomas Unander-Scharin (Stockholm) Member Hello! I am born and mostly raised in the Stockholm region where my daughters were also born. Additionally I lived a number of years in northern Sweden during my childhood. …
A must-see location in Sweden is the world famous Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, an amazing structure made of ice. I have been fortunate to visit the Icehotel twice, once in February 2018 and another time in December 2018. The highlight of the Icehotel is seeing unique ice sculptures designed by artists from all over the …
The Facebook group Americans in Sweden is the largest online group for US expats living in Sweden, currently boasting over 1,800 members. It is a “closed group,” meaning only members can see content that is shared in the group. The group is a great tool for those who are seeking direction with visas, ID cards, …
I recently visited the beautiful city of Copenhagen, Denmark, for leisure during November 24-26, 2018. I specifically went there for a concert. I will share some highlights and tips with you about Copenhagen. While many people living in Southern Sweden visit Copenhagen regularly, this was a treat for me since I am located in the …
There are plenty of free online resources to learn to speak Swedish. Here is a list of resources. Note: Please let us know if a website is not functioning properly. Thank you! Learning Swedish – learningswedish.se This free course offers users the opportunity to hear, speak and write Swedish. It provides resources to learn the alphabet, …
