Summer 2026
Stay informed about everything happening in Sweden this summer, from travel news to weather forecasts and from cultural and sporting events to all the law changes you need to know.
Gelato for lunch? Bedlinen in the freezer? Heatwave tips from southern Europe
With scorching temperatures breaking records across Europe this summer, The Local has put together tried and tested tips for surviving heatwaves from southern Europe, where locals have had decades of practice coping with the heat.
How can you watch the 2026 men's football World Cup in Sweden?
The World Cup is entering the final stages and there are plenty of options for watching the football in Sweden – from TV to public screenings.
Europe's EES border checks won't be suspended, EU insists
The European Commission is refusing to suspend strict new border controls despite pressure from airports and airlines who have demanded they be put on hold until after summer amid fears of chaos at holiday hotspots.
Swedish weather agency warns of wildfire risks across multiple regions
Barbecue aficionados are being urged to take extra care when lighting fires in Sweden at the moment.
Gotland tourists urged to skip showers and wash in the Baltic Sea
Could a dip in the Baltic Sea be the solution to Gotland's water shortage?
Expert warns toxic caterpillar could spread to Sweden
The oak processionary moth caterpillar (OPM) – nicknamed "the caterpillar from hell" – has been spotted in several locations across Denmark and may make its way to Sweden.
'Critical point': Europe's airports demand urgent action to avoid summer border delays
European airport and airline associations have once again urged the European Commission to take immediate action as they warn the new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) risks travel mayhem and misery for millions this summer.
Cheaper fuel, festivals and migration law: What changes in Sweden in July
Many new laws are due to come into effect in Sweden in July, including a number that affect foreigners. There are also plenty of festivals, a new EU customs fee for online orders from abroad, and the prime minister is getting a pay raise.
Swedish word of the day: åska
Where does the Swedish word for thunder, åska, come from?
How to keep cool in Sweden during summer heatwaves
Sweden isn't known for its high temperatures, but that's all the more reason to take extra care when a heatwave does sweep the country.
More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHO
The World Health Organisation said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.
At least 193 million in Europe to face temperatures above 35C on Saturday
At least 193 million people across Europe are expected to experience temperatures above 35C on Saturday, AFP calculations found, up from Friday as the heatwave was set to shift eastwards.
EU worries jet fuel supply situation to worsen
Commercial supplies of jet fuel may worsen this summer despite the improving situation in the Strait of Hormuz, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said Friday.
European heatwave's unlikely accomplice is an ocean 'cold blob'
The heatwave battering Europe may have an unlikely partner-in-crime: a patch of cold ocean water south of Iceland and Greenland that can influence weather patterns over the continent.
Climate change to blame as heatwave hits Europe's economies
Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday, while experts consider the costs for an economy as productivity melts and growth becomes lethargic.
LATEST: More than 100 million Europeans suffer in temperatures above 35C
At least 101 million Europeans were expected to experience temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, in a punishing and increasingly deadly heatwave hotter than weather in parts of Africa.
Why Europe is warming faster than the rest of the world
The latest heatwave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace
Europe swelters in new heatwave with temperatures set to rise further
Much of Western Europe was baking in a gruelling heatwave on Friday with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, shattering temperature records.
Most beaches in Europe offer 'excellent' water quality, study says
The vast majority of Europe's beaches offer "excellent" water quality for swimming, the EU environment agency said on Tuesday ahead of the summer season, with coastal nations and inland Austria topping the list.
'Silent killer': Extreme heat claims 'more than 200,000 lives' in Europe
More than 200,000 lives have been lost to the "silent killer" of extreme heat in Europe since 2022, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, after a heatwave saw some countries record their highest-ever May temperatures.
Five berries and flowers you can forage in Sweden this summer
Summer is the season for flowers and berries in Sweden. What can you pick at this time of year and where can you find the rare and delicious "gold of Norrland"?
Swedish holiday homes: How to buy the summer house of your dreams
Many people in Sweden have a summer house or 'sommarstuga' to escape to during their long holidays. Getting one of your own can be easier than you think – and can be surprisingly affordable, despite the increased cost of living.
How to buy your own Swedish island
Ever felt like spending your summers lounging around on your own island? Or have you always wanted to build a James Bond-style supervillain fort in the middle of the Stockholm archipelago?