Embassy of Sweden in Bern

02/11/2026

A few impressions of the matinée at Hallwyl Castle last Saturday

Historian Gösta Sandell recently visited Switzerland for an event highlighting the legacy of Wilhelmina von Hallwyl and the Hallwyl family. A well-attended programme at Hallwyl Castle, including a lecture by Sandell, drew enthusiastic feedback from visitors, among them Count Michael von Hallwyl.

This event is part of Seetaler Poesiesommer which presents around 50 cultural events across Europe, including poetry readings, concerts, art exhibitions, and literary discussions that bring together poets and cultural practitioners from different countries.

Read more about Seetaler Poesiesommer here: https://poesiesommer.ch/

Photo credit: Ulrich Suter

01/11/2026

Do you identify as introvert?

You are not alone. You should contact the Introvert Travel Agency!

https://visitsweden.com/the-introvert-travel-agency/

Nearly half of the people in the UK and US identify as introverted, according to new research commissioned by Visit Sweden. With its emphasis on personal space, calm surroundings and the freedom to explore at your own pace, Sweden has launched "The Introvert Travel Agency" for travellers who prefer meaningful experiences over social pressure.

For anyone who has ever felt more at home in reflection than in the spotlight, this clip offers a thoughtful and relatable perspective on introversion, identity and connection.

31/10/2026

Have you ever heard the nyckelharpa?

On Monday, November 2, at PROGR Bern Atelier 363 you have your chance!

Experience the extraordinary sound of Sweden’s national instrument with Emilia Amper, one of Scandinavia’s most acclaimed folk musicians. Together with Swiss cellist Carlo Niederhauser and Swedish percussionist Fredrik Gille, the Emilia Amper Trio brings a vibrant mix of original compositions and reimagined Nordic folk traditions.

Emilia Amper - nyckelharpa and vocals
Carlo Niederhauser - cello and vocals
Fredrik Gille - percussion and vocals

No advance booking is required. Please read more here: https://www.progr.ch/en/events/emilia-amper-trio-atelierkonzert-8743/

Photo: ZVG

30/10/2026

Swedish footprint at the Geneva International Film Festival, 30 Okt - 8 Nov!

At the Geneva International Film Festival, the Swedish series "Burden of Justice" (Hundarna) is featured in the International Series Competition. The series is an original idea by Jens Lapidus and is produced by the Swedish Strive Stories in co-production with Swedish Television (SVT) and Film i Väst.

The series depics Matsson and Moradi law firm where defense lawyers tackle complex, high-profile cases. The new hire Tilde enters a high-pressure world of ambition and moral compromises where justice and success become increasingly blurred.

Please read more: https://2026.giff.ch/en/film/burden-of-justice/




Photo credit: GIFF

29/10/2026

Swedish footprint at the Geneva International Film Festival, 30 Okt - 8 Nov!

At the Geneva International Film Festival, the film "Woman unknown" is featured as a highlight. The film is a Danish-Swedish co-production, supported by, among others, the Swedish Film Institute and SVT.

The film takes place in postwar Denmark where the character Marie is about to marry Christian, the man for whom she works as a maid. But a long-buried secret threatens to come to light.

Please read more here: https://2026.giff.ch/en/film/woman-unknown/

Photo credit: GIFF

28/10/2026

Swedish footprint at the Geneva International Film Festival, 30 Okt – 8 Nov!

At the Geneva International Film Festival, the Swedish series Summer of 1985 (Svärtan) is featured in the International Series Competition. Directed by Björn Stein and based on a novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist, the series follows a group of teenagers in the Stockholm archipelago. The teenagers’ lives are changed after a mysterious drowning near the mythical island of Svärtan.

The production is a collaboration between Björn Stein, screenwriter Amy Deasismont, and Swedish Television (SVT), and showcases contemporary Swedish storytelling on an international stage.

Read more here: https://2026.giff.ch/en/film/summer-of-1985/

International Series Competition SUMMER OF 1985 Svärtan Swiss Premiere Björn Stein Sweden 2026, 89' Series : 6x60'OnsiteEpisodes 1-2/6 (89')OnlineEpisodes 3-6/6 Recommended Age12 years GenresFANTASYGUESTS VO. Swedish ST. French With Rolf  Lassgård, Josefin Neldén, Sanna Sundqvist In presenc...

28/10/2026

Did you know that IKEA’s first warehouse outside Scandinavia opened in Spreitenbach near Zürich in 1973?

IKEA is a valued partner to the Embassy and a strong ambassador for Swedish values, innovation, and design.

Thank you, Marco Ruina, Ida Tognala, and Deborah Lutz, for great discussions over lunch at the Swedish Residence in Muri bei Bern earlier this week. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration.

26/10/2026

Ambassador Carl Magnus Nesser was delighted to meet the great colleague Cecilia Anderberg, Chargé d'affaires at the Swedish Nato mission in Brussels, during the visit of NATO ambassadors to 🇨🇭!

Important topics, great discussions - Thank you to the wonderful Swiss hosts!

25/10/2026

Need to renew your Swedish passport and living in Switzerland? Then this video is for you!

In the video, Rasmus Göransson explains what to expect when applying for a passport.

You can book an appointment for your passport application through our website, after which you will receive a confirmation. Please read the requirements carefully before your appointment: https://www.swedenabroad.se/sv/om-utlandet-f%C3%B6r-svenska-medborgare/schweiz/hj%C3%A4lp-till-svenskar-utomlands/pass-schweiz/

We look forward to welcoming you for your passport application!

24/10/2026

The United Nations is the world’s foremost forum for international cooperation. It brings together 193 Member States to promote international peace, security and cooperation. The UN is a key platform for Sweden’s work on the international stage, and this year marks 80 years since Sweden joined. In a troubled world, the UN is needed more than ever before. Today, on United Nations Day, we would therefore like to take the opportunity to recognise some of the Swedes who have played an important part in the history of the UN.

Folke Bernadotte, the United Nations’ first-ever mediator, 1948.

Alva Myrdal, head of UNESCO’s social sciences section from 1951 to 1955, and the highest-ranking woman in the United Nations at the time.

Dag Hammarskjöld, Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1953 to 1961.

Agda Rössel, the first woman to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, a post she held from 1958 to 1964.

Jan Eliasson, United Nations Deputy Secretary General from 2012 to 2016.

Elinor Hammarskjöld, appointed as Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs and United Nations Legal Counsel in 2025, is currently one of the highest-ranking women in the United Nations.