Lake Light Radio

From the streets of Gamla stan to a night at Häringe Slott, this episode explores some of Stockholm’s dark past. Alongside historical events, a personal experience brings the "castle ghosts" to life.

From medieval fortresses to royal palaces, this episode introduces a few of the many Swedish castles, such as Kalmar Slott and Gripsholms Slott, and the kings and queens who lived in them.

Easter in Sweden is shaped by both tradition and memory, from candy-filled eggs and childhood treats to witches, folklore, and the foods that return each year. In this episode, we explore how old beliefs and everyday customs come together in a uniquely Swedish Easter.

This week we follow Swedish traditions like tipspromenad and kosläpp, and explore how everyday moments outdoors connect to older stories, folklore, and the way people have understood their surroundings for generations.

In this episode, we move between forest and city, while exploring how Sweden preserves its past; from ancient woodlands to open-air museums like Skansen. Along the way, we reflect on architecture, cultural heritage, and how history is experienced not only through museums, but in everyday streets.

Spring in Sweden is often heard before it is seen. In this episode, we listen for the birds that announce the season, while exploring Sweden’s wildlife, landscapes, and long connection to nature.

A walk through the first days of Swedish spring, from melting ice and early flowers to the stories of Astrid Lindgren that taught many children to notice the seasons. Along the way, we explore a small March tradition, the Princess Cake, and its royal connection.

A look back at Swedish childhood through the quiet ritual of early evening television. From Bolibompa to Fem myror är fler än fyra elefanter, we look at how shared programs and public service values shaped a generation, one lamplit hour at a time.

A reflection on Swedish outdoor life, from Vasaloppet and Viking history to childhood forests, friluftsliv, and Allemansrätten.

Det finns inget dåligt väder, bara dåliga kläder! From school skating days to Vasaloppet and childhood books like Måns och Mari, this episode explores how cold shapes Swedish identity.

Sweden prepares for Fettisdagen, and this episode looks at the country's love for the "semla" and at Carl Jonas Love Almqvist’s novel Det går an, where a calm conversation challenged the structure of society.

A weekly radio program about Swedish culture, traditions, memory, and the rhythm of the year. New episode every Sunday evening.