Swedish Gift Store Journal

Fika: The Swedish Secret to Happiness, One Coffee at a Time

What is Fika At its core, fika (pronounced "fee-kah") is the simple act of pausing your day to enjoy a coffee and something sweet—ideally with...

Lindström Minnesota's Coffee Pot Water Tower

Discover the World’s Largest Swedish Coffee Pot in Lindström! Welcome to Lindström, Minnesota—"America’s Little Sweden," where Scandinavian heritage and small-town charm brew together! Among the...

Move Over St. Patrick: Celebrate St. Urho's Day - The Finnish Saint

While most people are gearing up for or already reveling in the festivities of St. Patrick's Day on March 17th, we're here to shine a...

The Gnome, a.k.a Tomte: Origins of a Scandinavian Guardian

From the windswept fjords of Norway to the rugged landscapes of Iceland, the Tomte, or gnome, is a beloved figure deeply woven into the cultural...

Candy Sample Saturdays! - Celebrate Lördagsgodis with Swedish Gift Store

Celebrate Lördagsgodis with Swedish Gift Store! Every Saturday, embrace the Swedish tradition of "Saturday Candy" with our delicious selection of imported treats on sample. Let us...

Meet the Gnomes

Shop Our Gnomes Join us for a magical, FREE "Meet the Gnomes" event at the Swedish Gift Store in Lindstrom, Minnesota! Celebrate Mid-Summer weekend with...

Book Club Wednesday 5-22-24 - Land of 10,000 Plates

Book Club Wednesday's Featured Book - 5/22/24Save 10% on "Land of 10,000 Plates: Stories and Recipes from Minnesota" by Patrice M. JohnsonFrom Minnesota’s newer traditions—Hmong...

Featured Artist - Rachael Koppendrayer

Join us Thursday at the Swedish Gift Store and Night Art Gallery for our Featured Artist Thursday event, featuring the captivating work of Rachael Koppendrayer....

Foodie Mondays - Al Johnson's Lingonberries

Join us at the Swedish Gift Store for Foodie Mondays and embark on a culinary journey to Scandinavia! This Monday, May 22, we are featuring...

Laura James Book Signing - June 1st

Join us for an exclusive event at the Swedish Gift Store as we welcome the esteemed author Laura James for a book signing session on...

Book Club Wednesday 5-15-24 - Minnesota State Parks

Book Club Wednesday's Featured Book - 5/15/24Save 10% on "Minnesota State Parks" by Anne Arthur & Signy ShermanExplore Minnesota’s state parks and state recreation areas...

Embark on a Sweet Adventure: Indulge in the Delights of the Swedish Gift Store!

Step into the deliciously Scandinavian realm of Swedish confectionery, where every treat is a unique surprise waiting to be unwrapped. Forget your ordinary candy aisle – at...