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386 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Sweden

Updated August 19, 2025

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‘McAtlas’ Explores the World’s Most Unique McDonald’s Locations—and Dishes

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A 1914 illustration by John Bauer from the Swedish fairy-tale collection Bland Tomtar och Troll, meaning “Among Gnomes and Trolls.”

The Real-Life Origins of Taboo Fairy Romance

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This 1882 engraving of Ragnarok, the Viking doomsday, shows Odin mounted on a horse and fighting the wolf Fenrir.

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Behold the Weird Glory of Häxan, A Wild 1922 Film About Witchcraft

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The Viking Women With Intentionally Reshaped Skulls

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Using teeth as tools likely led to early tooth decay.

Ancient Gum Reveals Stone-Age Teens Chewed on Bones and Made Poison

And had some pretty bad oral health.
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An illustration of the ritual cremation of a 9th-century Viking leader.

Eat Like a Viking With This Bread Recipe

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The Globe, also known as the Avicii Arena, inspired the Sweden Solar System.

There’s an Entire Solar System Hiding In Sweden

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A standard photo op involves thrusting your candy into the snow.

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