Experiences

Eat at home with Swedish families.
Share real meals, real stories, and real life.

Being welcomed into a private Swedish family home is a truly rare opportunity that offers an intimate glimpse into the heart of Swedish culture.

Immerse yourself in an authentic setting where you can share stories, savor home-cooked meals, and connect deeply with your gracious hosts.

This unique experience promises not only delightful culinary moments but also lasting memories and friendships that exemplify the true essence of Sweden.

Our meals are crafted using local, mostly organic ingredients, thoughtfully selected to align with the bounty of each season. Pick Your favorite food adventure, come hungry and leave like family.
Why you’ll love it:

  • Eat like a Swede with dishes locals cook at home
  • Hear insider tips for the rest of your trip
  • Zero tourist crowds — 100 % kitchen-table authenticity

Lunch

Fika

Supper

Midsummer

Crayfish

Christmas

Swedish Lunch – Local Lunch, Swedish Stories

Pull up a chair for a midday feast where tradition meets home-grown taste.

Trade restaurant queues for a real Swedish kitchen table. Over two relaxed hours you’ll tuck into seasonal classics — think creamy salmon soup, lingonberry-dressed meatballs, or a veggie-forward klämma — while swapping stories with your host family.

It’s a laid-back dive into everyday Sweden that keeps the afternoon free for more adventure.

At a glance:

  • Duration: ~2 hours
  • Group size: 1–8 guests
  • Included: 2-course lunch, still and sparkling water, coffee/tea
  • Dietary tweaks: Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free on request
Book your lunch!

Swedish Fika – Coffee, Cake, Culture

Master the art of the Swedish coffee break that somehow lasts an hour.

Knead dough, sprinkle cardamom, and learn why “let’s grab a fika” is the fibre of Swedish social life.

Fika is our treasured pause—coffee or tea, something sweet, and time to talk. It’s how friends, families, and colleagues reconnect.

Come for the buns; stay for the conversation.

At a glance:

  • Duration: ~1.5 hours
  • Hands-on: Yes—aprons provided
  • Taste buds: Cardamom buns, chokladbollar, oat-milk lattes welcome
  • Take-home: Recipes from your host
Book your fika!

Supper Stories – Swedish Supper: Eat, Chat, Connect

A cosy, three-course Swedish dinner in a private home.
Dine like a local and end the day unhurried.

Step inside, hang up your coat, and take a seat at a real kitchen table. Over seasonal, home-cooked dishes you’ll swap stories about everyday life, traditions, and what it’s like to live in Sweden right now.

It’s an intimate Swedish food experience—calm, welcoming, and wonderfully un-touristy.

At a glance:

  • Duration: ~3 hours
  • Group size: 1–8 guests
  • Included: three courses and brewages, coffee/tea
  • Dietary tweaks: Vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free on request
Book your supper!

Midsummer Celebrations – A night full of Magic

Late June

Flower-crown workshop, maypole dancing, herring and strawberry cake.
Tick Sweden’s biggest holiday off your bucket list…

Experience the enchanting Swedish Midsummer, a celebration filled with joyful dancing around maypoles, vibrant floral wreaths, and delightful traditional dishes.

Join locals in a feast of laughter and cultural festivity, embracing the longest day of the year with warmth and cheer.

This magical event promises unforgettable memories under the endless sunlit skies of Sweden.

At a glance:

  • Duration: ~5 hours
  • Group size: 1–8 guests
  • May be included, depending on the traditions of your host:
  • Make your own floral wreath
  • Traditional lunch buffet (pickled herring to veggie pies)
  • Maypole dance & folk tunes in the meadow
  • Afternoon fika, lawn games, and lounging until the midnight sun blushes pink
Limited availability.
Book early, it sells out quicker than strawberries on Midsummer’s Eve.
Book your midsummer!

Crayfish Feast – Sing, Crack, Repeat!

August-September

Late-summer lanterns, silly hats, and dill-scented crayfish.
Sweden’s most joyful backyard tradition.

Join a classic Swedish kräftskiva and dine like a local under glowing paper lanterns. Learn the etiquette (yes, it’s messy), sing along to cheerful drinking songs, and feast on heaps of dill-poached crayfish with all the beloved sides. It’s a late-summer Swedish food experience that’s equal parts feast, music, and friendship.

Good to know
Napkins are pointless — embrace the mess. Vegetarian friends get a lavish cheese and veg board so everyone can join the chorus. Outdoor-first; we have a cosy indoor Plan B if weather turns. Evenings can be cool — bring a sweater.

At a glance:

  • Duration: ~5 hours
  • Group size: 1–8 guests
  • May be included, depending on the traditions of your host:
  • Dress up with crayfish-themed party accessories — paper hats, novelty headbands and bibs
  • Songbook and lanterns in rainbow coloring
  • Afternoon fika, lawn games, and lounging until the midnight sun blushes pink
Why book?

  • Experience Sweden’s most iconic summer party — like a local, at home.
  • Learn the songs and traditions you won’t get at a restaurant.
  • Seasonal ingredients, minimal crowding, maximum laughter.
Limited availability. Book early, it sells out quicker Swedish Crayfish.
Book Your Crayfish Feast

Christmas Fika – Gingerbread, Glögg and Good Cheer

December

Candlelight, saffron buns, and warm glögg: Sweden’s coziest winter ritual.

 

In the dark December which is lit up by Lucia, she comes with ”light in her hair”, a crown with candles. We eat saffron buns, drink warm glögg and gather with family and friends.

Step in from the cold to a home aglow with candles and cinnamon.

This seasonal Swedish fika brings together freshly brewed coffee, mulled wine (alcoholic & NA), and a table of classic treats.

Learn about Advent and Lucia, swap winter stories with your hosts, and decorate gingerbread hearts for a sweet keepsake.

It’s family-friendly, unhurried, and wonderfully local.

At a glance:

  • Season: Advent–late December
  • Duration: ~2 hours
  • Group size: 1- 8 guests
  • Included: Coffee/tea refills, glögg, sweets table, perhaps gingerbread decorating, take-home recipe card
  • Dietary tweaks: Gluten-free & lactose-free options on request; nut-free available with notice
Sample menu

  • Lussekatter (saffron buns)
  • Pepparkakor (ginger thins) – try with a dab of blue cheese if you’re brave
  • Mjuk pepparkaka (soft ginger cake)
  • Knäck (almond toffee) or kola (butter toffee)
  • Risgrynsgröt (rice pudding) with cinnamon & berry sauce
  • Drinks: Fresh coffee & tea, glogg, optional julmust (festive soda)
Good to know:

  • Indoors and toasty; in Swedish homes we remove shoes—warm socks welcome.
  • Please note possible allergens: gluten, dairy, nuts; we adapt with advance notice.
  • If you prefer low-sugar options, tell us at booking and we’ll prepare fruit & savoury add-ons.
Why book?

  • Experience Swedish Christmas traditions like a local—at home, not in a crowd.
  • Family-friendly, photogenic, and delicious.
  • Recipes and cultural context you won’t get from a market stall.
Book Your Christmas Fika

Good to know

All the sensible stuff — served before you enter the booking, be prepared to give us the important information for a great experience.

Allergies and Diets

Tell us when you book — grandma’s recipes bend happily for vegans, gluten-dodgers, and nut-avoiders.

Accessibility

Most homes have 1–2 steps at the entrance. Let us know when you book and we’ll help you out.

Kids and Ages

Tiny Vikings welcome! Please note high-chairs are limited; add a note if you need one.

Cultural Etiquette

Shoes off inside, “tack” means thanks, and yes — refills of coffee cost nothing but a smile.