5 souvenirs that boast Sweden’s rich culture and traditions
5 souvenirs that boast Sweden’s rich culture and traditions
October 7, 2022, 10:07 am
Sweden is known for many attractions and experiences that everyone enjoys.
One of these is its lively shopping scene, a hot spot for tourists.
And why wouldn’t it be, especially when you can get souvenirs that will help them remember their #SwedenDiaries for years?
Well, here are five things you must bring home from your trip to Sweden.
Dalahäst is among the most famous Swedish artifacts that are also popular as souvenirs.
It is originally carved out of wood and then hand-painted in Sweden’s Dalarna.
Usually it has a color combination of black and red, with beautiful handmade patterns that make it a Swedish brand.
You may even find this wooden souvenir in blue and white, but they are not as traditional.
Sweden also gets a lot of love and attention for its candy canes because it is enjoyed not only by children but also by adults.
These delicious treats are called Polka pigs in local dialect and available all year round.
Their original flavors include peppermint, strawberry and caramel.
But you can also buy candy canes with licorice, raspberry and violet flavors.
Silver is a very common metal in Sweden and is used to make a lot of bold, chunky and elegant jewellery.
In fact, a majority of locals prefer it over gold as they find the latter a little ostentatious to wear.
With that in mind, you can buy silver accessories including bangles, rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets and more.
There is an ancient tradition in Sweden of carving tools out of wood.
So chances are you will spot many wooden items such as furniture, plates, jars, serving spoons, bowls and salt and pepper shakers in markets.
Wooden butter knives are very popular, so you can get your hands on them too.
Some of the common softwoods used are birch, pine and spruce.
Due to Sweden’s freezing temperatures and gusty winds, you can find a lot of cozy woolen clothes here.
Most of the woolen clothes are hand-woven in traditional Swedish style, making them the perfect souvenirs to take home.
You can buy socks, mittens, hats, scarves, sweaters and cardigans that are readily available.
Pillowcases and blankets are also quite popular.