Life in Sweden – A Tasty Walking Tour – Kalmar

This 2-hour walking tour offers a deliciously honest look at the Swedish way of life. With humor, insight, small tastings and a delicious Swedish Fika along the way
  • All year

  • 2-15 guests

  • 2 hours*

Tour description

Join our 2-hour walking tour through Kalmar and explore the quirks, habits, flavors, and traditions that define everyday life in Sweden. From the art of fika and iconic Swedish candy to a fascinating visit to Systembolaget, this tour offers a deliciously honest look at the Swedish way of life. With humor, insight, and small tastings along the way, Life in Sweden is perfect for curious travelers, couples, and families who want to understand Swedish culture — and enjoy some of its most beloved treats. The tour ends (*the last 45 minutes) with a common Swedish Fika in our favorite café.
Swedish Candy Tour, a GO Nordic excursion
The picturesque island of Saltö seen from the old Saltö bridge, a part of the GO Nordic InstaWalk in Karlskrona
The picturesque island of Ekholmen just outside Karlskrona city center
Shrimp box
The picturesque seaside restaurant Blomlöfs outside Karlskrona city center

What’s included

  • An easy walk through the lovely city center of Kalmar, with plenty of time for stops and conversation.
  • Local tour guide
  • A visit to a local candy store with a “goodie-bag” of Swedish Candy
  • Stop at the Swedish phenomenon “Systembolaget” – the stores owned by the government where Swedes have to go to buy their beer, wine & liquor.
  • Visit to a traditional Swedish café to enjoy Swedish Fika (coffee/tea + pastry)

Additions or combinations

Combine with a “Swedish lunch platter” with delicious local treats like herring, salmon, meatballs with lingonberries and “body cakes”. Or why not continue the tour on your own and add a visit to Kalmar Castle or Kalmar County Museum?