Tag: Daily life

Tvättstuga, Waschmaschine, Wäsche waschen in Schweden, Expedition Stockholm

Doing the laundry in Sweden

Doing the laundry in Sweden is a science in itself. In almost all older Swedish apartment buildings there are no washing machines in the apartments. If residents want to do the laundry, they go to the tvättstuga, a communal laundry room, which is usually in the basement. There you can find washing machines and tumble dryers for shared use. However,…

Alkohol in Schweden, Systembolaget, Expedition Stockholm

Alcohol in Sweden

Where on earth do you buy alcohol in Sweden? – Naturally, alcohol is served in restaurants and bars. But what if you’re invited for dinner and want to bring a bottle of wine? Or you want to have a beer on the balcony of your accommodation?  Then you’ll need to pay a visit to a special store called Systembolaget. Everything…