Embassy of Sweden in Bern

12/06/2026

It was wonderful to welcome the President of the National Council Pierre-André Page to the Swedish Residence together with the Swedish Friendship Group of the Swiss Parliament and the Swedish Swiss Chamber of Commerce.

Valuable discussions on trade, innovation and the excellent bilateral relations between Switzerland and Sweden. Close friends are crucial in these challenging times.

A special thanks to Malin Hartelius for gracing the occasion with beautiful song, accompanied by Ambassador Carl Magnus Nesser.

11/06/2026

Yesterday, the third Nordic Security Policy Seminar was held in Bern, focusing on Comprehensive Security, or Total Defence. The event attracted a large audience and featured a number of insightful speakers representing perspectives from all Nordic countries as well as Switzerland.

We extend our sincere thanks to Markus Mäder, State Secretary for Security Policy, and Pälvi Pulli, Ambassador and Deputy State Secretary for sharing interesting insights on Swiss security in a changing European environment.

Thank you Nordic colleagues the strong and effective cooperation that made this event possible. We look forward to building on this success and to many more impactful seminars in the years ahead.

Finally, the seminar also provided an opportunity to thank Colonel Magnus Bratt, Defence Attaché, for his excellent service as he now moves on to new assignments.

Photo credit: Viktor Müller-Hanssen

09/06/2026

🍬🇸🇪 Swedish Candy Market has opened in Zürich🇨🇭🍬

The shop, located on Pelikanstrasse, introduces the Swedish pick & mix tradition to Switzerland, reflecting the custom of lördagsgodis — choosing a mix of sweets to enjoy over the weekend.

Click here to learn more: https://swedishcandymarket.com/

08/06/2026

The Embassy was proud to support and participate in the Global Ukrainian Summit in Bern this weekend.

08/06/2026

Today is World Ocean Day! It is celebrated annually to raise awareness about the importance of the ocean and promote sustainable management of the world's oceans.

Here's an innovative wave energy converter inspired by the pumping principle of the human heart! 🌊💙

Swedish company CorPower Ocean has adapted wave energy technology and 40 years of hydrodynamic research to develop a device that delivers more than five times as much electricity per tonne of equipment compared with previous state-of-the-art in wave energy. 👏⚡️ 🇸🇪

The wave energy converter is a lightweight and low-cost tool that maximises electricity generation while providing robust operation in the harshest ocean conditions. 🌪

🇵🇹 In 2023 CorPower Ocean installed its first commercial-scale wave energy converter in northern Portugal.

Music: Epidemic Sound/Geimfar Valante

08/06/2026

On June 11, the exhibition "Terres du Nord" (“Northern Lands”), dedicated to Contemporary Scandinavian Art, will be held at Heimdall Gallery in Fully, Valais.

Swedish contributions to the exhibition include Jennie Dahlén and Håkan Gidebratt. 🇸🇪

Opening hours from June 11 - 28:
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Click the link to learn more: https://allevents.in/martigny/terres-du-nord/200030145542822

Find tickets & information for Terres du Nord. happening at Chemin de lUsine 19, 1926 Fully, Martigny, VS on Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am CEST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.

06/06/2026

Today is the National Day of Sweden! 🎉🇸🇪

The date, 6 June, stems from two important events in the history of Sweden: Gustav Vasa was elected king on 6 June 1523 – which laid the foundation for Sweden as an independent state – and Sweden adopted a new, important constitution on 6 June 1809. Two perfect reasons to celebrate!



Photo credit: Emmie Bolmstedt/imagebank.sweden.se

05/06/2026

What a wonderful day!

Ambassador Carl Magnus Nesser together with colleagues from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Estonia, including Ambassador Okko-Pekka Salmimies and deputy Løberg Lars visited Stadler to learn about how the company brings quality trains to the Nordic region.

Thank you for showing us the whole production process, from an aluminum shell to a fully equipped train. And thank you for being such a great example of Swiss-Nordic cooperation.

Photo credit: Viktor Müller-Hanssen

04/06/2026

Summer is coming – it is time to travel to Sweden!

The Embassy was delighted to collaborate with KLEBER GROUP, Vasamuseet / The Vasa Museum, Vrak – Museum of Wrecks, Tekniska museet, Skansen, Region Söderköping and Region Nyköping on Schweden-Tag in Zürich yesterday!

Thank you all Swiss partners with an interest in promoting travels to Sweden for taking part and sharing your valuable experiences.

Please, also read Travel News Switzerland's article about the event and how much Sweden has to offer: https://www.travelnews.ch/here-and-there/32069-schweden-machte-in-zuerich-lust-auf-den-norden.html

04/06/2026

10 år som utlandssvensk? Anmäl dig till röstlängden på skatteverket.se för att få röstkort och material för brevröstning.

Läs mer om att rösta i Schweiz här: https://www.swedenabroad.se/sv/om-utlandet-f%C3%B6r-svenska-medborgare/schweiz/hj%C3%A4lp-till-svenskar-utomlands/r%C3%B6sta-utomlands/