International Science Festival
Gothenburg
May 1 - May 31, 2012
Gothenburg opens its doors for this annual festival devoted to chemistry, physics and social sciences. The city offers films, lectures as well as hands on workshops in order to promote interest in science in both children and adults.
Thousand Island Cruise
Nybroplan, Stockholm
June 1 - August 31, 2012
The Thousand Island Cruise presents a floating tour amidst the beautiful country of Sweden. Come explore the 24,000 islands while enjoying authentic Swedish cuisine!
Midsummer in Skansen
Skansen
June 22 - June 24, 2012
Midsummer is celebrated in Sweden as one of the most important holidays of the year. This event is your chance to dance around the maypole, sample some of the fresh herring and potatoes, and celebrate one of the longest days of the year!
Stena Match Cup - Sweden
Marstrand
July 2 - July 8, 2012
The Stena Match Cup is an annual international sailing race series in the Swedish archipelago. It is an exciting course race between two boats at a time and draws upward of 150,000 spectators to the 6-day event.
Dragonfly Festival
Ekehagens Forntidsby, Asarp
August, 2012
Held in the rural bed of Sweden, the Dragonfly Festival features a plethora of cultural entertainment. Events range from musical and theatrical performances to art and photography exhibitions to literary readings and more!
Oland Harvest Festival
Runsten
September 27 - September 30, 2012
The annual harvest is celebrated on the isle of Oland starting in the small village of Byxelkrok and then expanding. There is fresh cooked seafood abounding, dance performances and traditional music.
Stockholm Beer and Whiskey Festival
Stockholm, Factory Nacka Strand
09-27 to 09-29 & 10-04 to 10-06
This event presents the perfect opportunity for fledgling breweries to showcase their lagers, porters, and ales. Over 25,000 people are expected to attend, so come join in the numerous tastings and tutorials and vote for the best brew in an assortment of categories!
Chocolate Festival
Stockholm, Nordiska Museet
October 12 - October 14, 2012
The halls of the Nordic Museum are filled with the delicious aromas of chocolates and confections at the annual Chocolate Festival. Abandon any diet and prepare for countless tastings, demonstrations, and markets stalls selling the very best of Swedish made chocolate treats!
Stockholm International Film Festival
Stockholm
November 9 - November 20, 2012
The annual Stockholm International Film Festival is a highlight of the fall season. The festival centers on feature and independent film from across the globe, with certainly a special focus on Swedish filmmakers. There are also special seminars and presentations on various film-related topics as well as actor/filmmaker question and answer sessions throughout the festivities.
Glögg Days
Stockholm, Wine & Spirits Historical Museum
December, 2012
Mulled wine, or "Glögg" to the Swedish, is the perfect drink to share with friends and to warm up during the Christmas season. The Wine and Spirits Historical Museum prepares this drink for patrons during December, as well as the history of the drink in Sweden. Having a cup will definitely conjure up the Christmas spirit!
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