Embassy of Sweden in Bern

18/06/2026

Flower wreaths 🌸, joyful dancing 💃, and (way up north) a sun that never sets ☀ – it must be Midsummer's Eve in Sweden!

Rooted in ancient pagan traditions, Midsummer celebrates summer solstice – the longest day of the year. In Sweden, the celebration always occurs on the Friday during 19-25 June.

A key part of the festivities is dancing around the maypole ('midsommarstång' in Swedish), often accompanied by traditional songs, and laughter not the least! 🕺💃

Other cherished customs include picking wildflowers 💐 and placing them under your pillow to dream of your future love 💭💖, wearing flower crowns, and enjoying classic Midsummer foods: pickled herring, boiled new potatoes with dill and soured cream and chives, and to finish, strawberries of course!

🌸🇸🇪 Glad midsommar! Wishing everyone a joyful Midsummer! 🇸🇪🌸

Credits: Stefan Berg/Folio/imagebank.sweden.se

18/06/2026

The Embassy is proud to learn that Sweden ranks first! And that Sweden remains the leading energy transition economy, thanks to strong system

performance and clean energy.

18/06/2026

The Swedish Embassy in Bern is closed on the 19th of June:

The Swedish Embassy in Bern in closed on Midsummer's Eve, Friday the 19th of June. We will be open again as usual on Monday, 22nd of June.
For Swedish citizens in emergency situations: call +41 31 328 70 00 and follow the instruction.

(photo Princess Cake: Ulf Palm/TT/imagebank.sweden.se)

18/06/2026

Congratulations to Hazelight, winner of the Government’s Cultural and Creative Industries Export Prize for 2025!

Founded in 2014 by Josef Fares, Hazelight has established itself as one of Sweden’s most innovative video game studios. Combining creativity and innovation, the company has demonstrated how Swedish video game development can enhance Sweden’s image and make a global impact. In 2021, the studio released ‘It Takes Two’, a game that has won multiple awards and showcases Hazelight’s ability to create unforgettable experiences.

The Government’s Export Prize aims to highlight an artistic creator who has distinguished themselves in their niche while helping boost Swedish exports and Sweden’s image abroad.

17/06/2026

15/06/2026

🇳🇱⚽🇸🇪 The Netherlands vs. Sweden live at Bierhübeli Bern 🇸🇪⚽🇳🇱

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🚪 Doors open: 1 hour before kickoff
📺 Live on a big screen in the summer tent
🎟️ Free entry

🇳🇱⚽🇸🇪 Niederlande vs. Schweden live im Bierhübeli 🇸🇪⚽🇳🇱

Zum WM-Gruppenspiel Niederlande gegen Schweden begrüssen wir nicht nur Fussballfans aus beiden Ländern, sondern auch Vertreter der niederländischen und schwedischen Botschaft.

Embassy of Sweden in Bern
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Switzerland

Passend zum Spiel verwandelt sich unser Sommerzelt in ein kleines Stück Holland und Schweden. Freu dich auf landestypische Dekorationen, besondere Atmosphäre und kulinarische Spezialitäten aus beiden Ländern. 🍽️🧡💙💛

📅 Samstag, 20. Juni 2026
🚪 Türöffnung: 1 Stunde vor Anpfiff
📺 Live auf Grossleinwand im Sommerzelt
🎟️ Eintritt frei

Wichtig: Es sind keine Reservationen möglich. Auch unser Sommerzelt hat eine begrenzte Kapazität. Sobald diese erreicht ist, dürfen wir aus sicherheitstechnischen Gründen keine weiteren Gäste mehr aufs Gelände lassen.

Also: früh kommen, einen guten Platz sichern und gemeinsam einen internationalen Fussballabend erleben. ⚽🍻

Und jetzt seid ihr gefragt:
Was darf für euch als niederländische oder schwedische Spezialität auf keinen Fall fehlen? 👀

Stroopwafels? Bitterballen? Köttbullar? Zimtschnecken? Oder etwas ganz anderes?
Schreibt eure Vorschläge in die Kommentare ⬇️



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12/06/2026

It was wonderful to welcome the President of the National Council Pierre-André Page to the Swedish Residence together with the Swedish Friendship Group of the Swiss Parliament and the Swedish Swiss Chamber of Commerce.

Valuable discussions on trade, innovation and the excellent bilateral relations between Switzerland and Sweden. Close friends are crucial in these challenging times.

A special thanks to Malin Hartelius for gracing the occasion with beautiful song, accompanied by Ambassador Carl Magnus Nesser.

11/06/2026

Yesterday, the third Nordic Security Policy Seminar was held in Bern, focusing on Comprehensive Security, or Total Defence. The event attracted a large audience and featured a number of insightful speakers representing perspectives from all Nordic countries as well as Switzerland.

We extend our sincere thanks to Markus Mäder, State Secretary for Security Policy, and Pälvi Pulli, Ambassador and Deputy State Secretary for sharing interesting insights on Swiss security in a changing European environment.

Thank you Nordic colleagues the strong and effective cooperation that made this event possible. We look forward to building on this success and to many more impactful seminars in the years ahead.

Finally, the seminar also provided an opportunity to thank Colonel Magnus Bratt, Defence Attaché, for his excellent service as he now moves on to new assignments.

Photo credit: Viktor Müller-Hanssen

09/06/2026

🍬🇸🇪 Swedish Candy Market has opened in Zürich🇨🇭🍬

The shop, located on Pelikanstrasse, introduces the Swedish pick & mix tradition to Switzerland, reflecting the custom of lördagsgodis — choosing a mix of sweets to enjoy over the weekend.

Click here to learn more: https://swedishcandymarket.com/