Swedish Design
Extreme modernity and trend sensitivity on one hand, and a passion for Swedish traditions and especially for our Nordic countryside on the other. This juxtaposition continues to fascinate observers of the Swedish design world.
Also this month, don't miss the opportunity to win an iconic Kånken backpack- a great example of Swedish design and functionality!
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Visit the cradle of Swedish design
Sweden is known worldwide as a forerunner in design in a broad sense – in furniture, interiors, glass, textiles, ceramics, wood, metal and other fields. Visit the cradle of Sweden and immerse yourself in Swedish design.
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American design meets Swedish icon
The New York City-based design team of Andre Landeros Michel and Dennis Rolland, received a huge nod from the Nordic judges for their Gotham on Ice suite in the ICEHOTEL. Take a look at the final result and read more about Andre Landeros Michel's thoughts about ice sculpting, Lapland and Sweden.
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The Power of Fashion
'Modemakt' (the Power of Fashion) a new exhibit at Nordiska Museet in Stockholm, takes you on a Swedish fashion journey across three key decades over three millennia in Sweden's history: the 1780s, the 1860s and the 1960s. Don't miss August Strindberg's smoking jacket from the 1860s.
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Short break in Stockholm
The best place to start your design trip in Sweden is Stockholm. Take advantage of this great weekend deal and indulge in the fabulous values of a Swedish shopping spree!
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Adventures of the Dala Horse
Sherry (a Rhode Island native and lover of all things Swedish) tells her own story about the famous national symbol of Sweden and shares her wonderful pictures of her personal collection of Dala Horses.
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Score an iconic Kånken backpack from Fjällräven!
The lucky winners of this month’s sweepstake will win a Kånken, one of Fjällräven´s most classic pieces. Enter our sweepstake, answer one question and you could be one of them!
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Check out the Avalon, the absolutely stunning Design Hotel in Gothenburg, and other current updates about West Sweden on www.explorewestsweden.com
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