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Nordic Culture

Crayfish party with aquavit

Pairing snaps with crayfish

Crayfish parties are integral to Nordic summers and it's hard to find a drink better suited to crayfish than aquavit. Learn how to pair snaps to crayfish and how to season your seafood.

Summer Celebration

coffee mug in hand

Coffee is an essential part of Nordic drinking culture

One can’t really talk about Nordic drinking culture without mentioning coffee. The locals are some of the biggest coffee drinkers in the world: Finns consume 12 kilograms worth of coffee beans annually per person.

People toasting with cocktails

5 x Friendship Day Cocktails

Others call it Valentine’s Day, we in Finland call it Friendship Day. Toast to friendships with these five cocktails.

Lucia Day – the Scandinavian midwinter celebration

Santa Lucia is a 400-year-old tradition that brings peaceful joy in the form of light, hymns, and treats across the Nordics on the 13th of December.

Vikings drinking Valhalla Herb Liqueur

What does the hit Netflix show Vikings: Valhalla & Valhalla Herb Shot have in common?

If you’ve been binge-watching the spin-off to the popular show Vikings, you’re not alone. But what does Vikings: Valhalla have in common with the Valhalla Herb Shot? Read on to find out! (And do not fear, there are no spoilers ahead).

Sunset lakeview

Four facts about Finnish sauna bathing

Sauna bathing is an essential part of Finnish culture. There are 3,3 million saunas in Finland - and total the population of Finland is 5,4 million.

Summer Celebration

Koskenkorva vodka with blue background and a hand

Best hacks for Nordic midsummer

Here are some tips how to get through a Nordic midsummer.

Aquavit glasses on piano

The most popular Swedish drinking songs (snapsvisor)

Learn the most popular Swedish drinking songs and celebrate in Scandinavian style.

Three schnapps glasses on a wooden table

The most popular Danish drinking songs (drikkeviser)

Learn the most popular Danish drinking songs and celebrate in Scandinavian style.

Midnight sun view in Finland

Learn Nordic midsummer magic

In the Nordics, midsummer has long been considered a magical time of love.

Old skis barn wall

The weirdest Nordic habits

To fully immerse yourself in the Nordic spirit, you'll need to understand why our front doors might slam in your face and why it might seem like the whole Sweden shuts down on a Friday after 6pm. Our guide to the quirks and peculiarities of Nordic living.

Men drinking cocktails at a party

6 ideas for a Nordic-style party

Eating, and especially drinking, out in the Nordics is expensive, so many people choose to stay at home and invite friends over. Here are some ideas how you can spend a night in Nordic style.

Midsummer bonfire on a coast

The secret of Nordic midsummer

Midnight fires. Dances around maypoles. Fresh potatoes and fish. Saunas and lakes. Empty cities, abandoned by people who are looking for a few days break to enjoy the endless daylight - in a very similar way than the previous generations have done.

People having a barbeque in sunset

A Nordic summer party menu

Summer parties are at their best when held at a summer cottage or in the countryside, but you can also create an unforgettable atmosphere in your own back garden.

Summer Celebration