IntlMOVE will take the utmost care of your personal belongings during your international move to Sweden.

IntlMOVE is a leader in the international moving industry, so you can be sure that your items are in good hands with IntlMOVE. 

When you move to Sweden with IntlMOVE, there will be a lot to learn about your new country.

IntlMOVE has put together some fun facts about Sweden to help you get acquainted with your new country. 

Sweden is home to many World Heritage Sites and also an extremely beautiful country.

There is a beautiful coastline, mesmerizing mountains and a natural beauty unlike any other place in the world.

The people of Sweden are friendly and their culture and history is very interesting. 

Outdoor Activities and Things to do in Sweden

If you love the outdoors, have IntlMOVE ship all your hiking and camping gear to Sweden.

There are many places to go ice climbing and skiing and places to enjoy to the Swedish wilderness.

In the warmer months, you can go hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting or a number of different outdoor activities. 

If you or someone in your family loves to shop, then you have moved to the right country.

Nordstan is the largest shopping mall in Europe, which is located in Gothenburg.

You will find many chain stores along with many unique boutiques to express your purchasing power.

Fun Facts about Sweden

The official name of the country is the Kingdom of Sweden and Swedish is the official language.

Sweden is known as the “Land of the Midnight Sun.”

In terms of land mass, Sweden is the 5th largest country in the world and spans over 449,964 square kilometers.

Lake Mälaren borders Sweden to the west, that the Baltic Sea borders Sweden to the east.

The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.

The world’s first ice hotel was built near the village of Jukkasjärvi in Sweden.

Some inventions that came from the Swedish include the zipper, the refrigerator, the computer mouse and the pacemaker.

Up until 1965, Sweden followed the left-hand driving rule.

The country now adheres to the right-hand driving rules.

If you are feeling nostalgic for McDonalds when you move to Sweden, you will find that the country has the highest number of these restaurants per capita in Europe.

Sweden also has the highest amount of nuclear plants per capita.

Sweden can also boast that is has the highest numbers of computers per capita in Europe.

The People of Sweden

Lutherans make up the highest percentage of Swedish citizens followed by people who follow Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Baptist, Judaism, Buddhism and Islam.

Russia has a very close connection with Sweden as all the Tsars of Russia were of Swedish Viking descent.

The Vikings, the Goths and the Suevirs can all trace their ancestry back to Sweden. 

People who live in Sweden have some of the highest life expectations in the world, but are also known for the lowest birth rates in the world.

Swedish women bear their first child at age of 30 years on average. 

Different Foods in Sweden

When you are visiting the grocery store, you will see a lot of strange foods and brands.

One surprisingly odd food you will find is Sweden is canned octopus.

WASA crackers are very popular in Sweden and there is usually a very large amount of shelf space dedicated to these crackers.

Muesli and oatmeal are much more popular than cold cereals. 

When you move to Sweden, you will be pleasantly surprised by all the changes and cultural differences.

Allow IntlMOVE to be part of your international move to Sweden.