Midsummer in Gothenburg

Midsummer in Sweden it's a cherished tradition
The successful midsummer never-ending lunch party formula involves flowers in your hair, dancing around a pole, singing songs while drinking unsweetened, flavoured schnapps. And downing a whole load of pickled herring served with delightful new potatoes, chives and sour cream. All in all, a grand day out.

When is Midsummer this year?
Midsummer Eve 2024 is on Friday, 21 June. It's always celebrated on a Friday between 19 and 25 June.

Why is Midsummer celebrated?
Midsummer is the longest day of the year and was long considered a magical night.Midsummer in Sweden it's a cherished tradition
The successful midsummer never-ending lunch party formula involves flowers in your hair, dancing around a pole, singing songs while drinking unsweetened, flavoured schnapps. And downing a whole load of pickled herring served with delightful new potatoes, chives and sour cream. All in all, a grand day out.

When is Midsummer this year?
Midsummer Eve 2024 is on Friday, 21 June. It's always celebrated on a Friday between 19 and 25 June.

Why is Midsummer celebrated?
Midsummer is the longest day of the year and was long considered a magical night.