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COVER FEATURE

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In conversation with Jens Lapidus, Sweden’s crime-fiction king

Former criminal defence lawyer Jens Lapidus’ knack for fast-paced, hardboiled action, complex characters and storylines have made him one of the country’s best-loved crime-fiction authors. In this exclusive interview, Jens lifts the lid on his latest novel Mr One – a twisting narrative of gang violence and corruption in Stockholm, his evolution as a writer, and what’s in the pipeline for the “bold, exciting and brutal” TV-series adaptations of his books.

Design

6 Trend radar: summer fashion staples and Nordic suncreams

It’s getting hot in here! We’re serving the hottest design in the region with our pick of Scandinavian summer styles in the Fashion Diary, and the best Nordic suncreams in our monthly design-trend roundup We Love This. Then, get to know a crop of independent ceramicists and jewellers from across the region, who are championing slow, meaningful and sustainable design.

Lifestyle

23 On remote working and the Brazilian beer-style about to explode in Europe

Have you heard of Catharina Sour? Well, you’re about to. Having encountered it for the first time at a recent beer competition, Certified Cicerone Malin Norman gives us the low down on this lipsmacking fruited sour’s defining qualities. Could this become the drink of the summer? Meanwhile, our sustainability columnist Alejandra Cerda Ojensa muses on the trade-offs inherent to remote working. 52

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Special Themes

Top Experiences in Iceland

In this adventurous guide to Iceland, we’re taking you on a Viking-inspired river-rafting tour, a roadtrip across the lava-fields in a painted campervan, hikes and boat trips in otherworldly wildernesses and arctic waters and rounding it off with a dive into Iceland’s vibrant contemporary art scene at one of its most exciting galleries.

36 Sweden’s Hidden Gems and Weekend Getaways

Get the scoop on the secret spots that will turn your holiday to Sweden from ‘pretty good’ to ‘unforgettable’. We’re going off the beaten track to visit an unassuming gallery with an incredible cache of photo art by international masters, see an interactive contemporary dance performance, and unearthing the most unusual and luxuries stays, from an off-piste lodge to a treehouse and a floating hut.

61 Mini Theme: Top 3 Golf Resorts to Visit in Sweden

There’s nothing like a long summer afternoon out on the green. In June, Sweden’s temperate warmth and proliferation of great golf courses make the country an unbeatable sporting destination. In this mini theme, we’ve gathered three of the best clubs to check out while you’re there.

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Mini Theme: Made in Norway

What makes Norwegian design special? In these interviews with four Norwegian founders and creators, we dig into the philosophy behind their thinking, the history behind their successes, and the drive behind their products.

Culture

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Architect Henry Glogau on green architecture in Copenhagen

We visit Copenhagen, the city named UNESCO World Capital of Architecture 2023, to meet Henry Glogau – a new-generation architect from New Zealand for a conversation about the Danish capital’s world-leading sustainable urban projects. Elsewhere, illustrator Gabi Froden presents a polemic against playgrounds, and our music columnist Karl Batterbee queues up the best new Scandi music to add to your radar. Finally, discover the best events in the Nordic region in June in our Scandinavian culture calendar.