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Fika like a Swede

Fika like a Swede Curious about Sweden's most beloved ritual? Fika – the social Swedish coffee break – is a cherished tradition and a cornerstone of daily life in Sweden. Enjoy coffee and sweet treats compliments of Rumelva 1-685 Lodge, Sons of Norway as we gather to learn about Fika.

By jmlund|January 28th, 2026|Categories: Picnic|Tags: coffee, community service, cultural programming, events, family, kids, Lodge Events, traditions|Comments Off

The Coolest Place in Oslo

There’s a new cultural hub on the east side of Oslo. You’ll definitely want to visit, but you probably can’t get in. Biblo Tøyen is a recently revamped youth library exclusively for kids ages 10 to 15. In 2019, the library was named one of the 50 coolest places in the world by TIME [Magazine] for Kids.

By Jana Velo|March 17th, 2020|Categories: Blog|Tags: kids, library, Oslo|Comments Off