Resources
News - Media
nordstjernan.com “The Swedish Newspaper of America”. Published since 1872, Nordstjernan is filled with Swedish calendar items, recipes, features on people, places, events. It’s an excellent view of Swedish culture in Sweden and America.
SwedishPress.com. “Your window back home,” the Swedish Press is a monthly newspaper published out of Ottawa, Canada. It’s mission is to “preserve and promote Swedish culture for Swedish expats and their descendants.”
thelocal.se. - An online newspaper, The Local covers current news with country-specific editions throughout Europe. Jobs, apartment rentals, education opportunities, politics, business are all featured.
Scandinavian Houseparty - Radio show with Wivan Sundman on Fairfield University Radio. Live on the internet on Sundays 3-4pm ET. www.scandinavianhouseparty.com
Food, Gifts, Crafts. - (All sources ship to U.S.)
Hemslöjd Located in Lindsborg, Kansas, known as “Little Sweden,” this gift shop offers food, home goods, apparel, kids, crafts, and gifts, plus a handcraft workshop on-premise. Visit the store or shop online. www.hemslojd.com.
Ingebretsen’s Nordic Marketplace. In Minneapolis, MN, Ingebretsen’s has a wide selection of gifts, books, home goods, crafts, and food. www.ingebretsens.com.
Nordic House. Specializes in imported Scandinavian foods including jams, cheeses, and chocolates, along with homemade specialty meats. In Berkley, CA. www.nordichouse.com.
Scandinavian Butik. Gifts, home goods, candy, food, and crafts. In Norwalk CT. www.scandinavianbutik.com.
ScandinavianShoppe.com. Gifts, jewelry, accessories, home & kitchen, bath & body. Extensive online shopping along with recipes and cultural stories.
Unna Bakery Known for its Swedish cookies, Unna Bakery started in Harlem and now has 200 stores across the U.S. plus a tempting online presence. unnabakery.com
Wooden Spoon Scandinavian Shop. In Plano, TX, the Wooden Spoon offers gifts and food.
Travel
VisitSweden.com - Good information and suggestions for exploring Sweden with driving trips, adventures focused on culture, art, design and architecture, family, shopping - the options are many.
sweden.se. - A publicly funded site operated by the Swedish Institute to “promote interest and trust in Sweden,” this website is particularly helpful for anyone considering a move to Sweden for planning to work or do business in the country.
Ancestry
Augustana College - Swedish American Genealogist, Swenson Center - Rock Island, IL. phone: 309-794-7204. www.augustana.edu/sagMuseums
Swedish American Museum - Chicago, IL. Phone: 773-728-8111. www.swedishamericanmuseum.org.
Museums
Swedish American Museum, Chicago, IL, www.swedishamericanmuseum.org.
National Nordic Museum, Seattle, WA. www.nordicmuseum.org.
American Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia, PA. www.americanswedish.org.
American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, MN. www.asimn.org.
Scandinavia House, New York, NY. www.scandinaviahouse.org
Scandinavian Cultural Center, West Newton, MA. www.scandicenter.org