Fika on the Swedish Westcoast
Fika breaks are an important part of Swedish culture
... and Västkusten is perfect for your relaxation.
When you combine the Swedish fika tradition
with a visit to the beautiful
archipelago
on the West coast, you are guaranteed a refreshing and invigorating experience.
Fika breaks are as much a Swedish institution as
Astrid Lindgren's or Henning Mankell's books are the staple literary food of Sweden-afficionados who devour depictions of Sweden's most charming and most gripping storylines.
As you take a closer look and investigate, you will come to the conclusion that Sweden can captivate hearts and minds even outside, in the fresh air - with the help of a cup of coffee (or tea) and a sweet pastry.
You quickly understand that there is a lot more to learn about "fika" than just the specific meaning of the word. There's a lot more to read and learn about the special
fika tradition
and the Swedish customs associated with this famous coffee break, practised across Sweden any day of the year, several times a day.
If you both love taking regular coffee breaks and enjoy a glimpse of
nature, and especially if you like strolling around the seaside, the
Western Swedish archipelago
has even more to offer, and there is a good chance you will be enchanted by it.
With a bit of spare time on your hands, you would probably want to join this group of satisfied seals, relaxing and sunbathing at Sweden's beautiful national marine park Kosterhavet and enjoy
a quiet fika break with a superb view.
Western Swedish coastal areas have much to offer
- Formidable scenic views of the coastline, guaranteed with a fresh sea breeze ...and lots of local cafés where you can obtain
- Tasty coffee (and a variety of very nice teas, such as those from a local tea and coffee company Kahls )
- Absolutely scrumptious pastries and other baked delights and, to top it all off ...
- ... it comes all inclusive with the background tune of seabirds scouting the waters for oysters, crabs and other marine delights.
To further wet your appetite, you can read here a bit more about what the Swedish archipelago around Gothenburg in Västra Götaland is like, and where to find the particularly nice places to visit.
Here's an overview of the variety of super-tasty traditional Swedish baking that you could consume on a regular fika break in Sweden. Or which you could try and bake yourself and take along with you, as many Swedes in fact do.
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