Design
Crafts, glass and the objects Sweden is known for.
The Dala horse: how a carved toy became Sweden's symbol
Originating in the quiet timber cabins of central Sweden, the brightly painted wooden horse has grown from a humble fireside craft into an internationally cherished national emblem.
Inside Småland's Kingdom of Crystal
In the deep forests of southern Sweden, master glassmakers and forward-looking artists have turned hot sand, wood smoke, and centuries of shared skill into lasting design heritage.
Elsewhere on Veltrix
Stockholm's film festival opens today with 130 films and Japan in focus
The Stockholm International Film Festival begins its 37th edition today, presenting more than 130 films, a focus on Japan, and celebrated international guests.
ICEHOTEL 37 reveals its art suites, and a podcast studio made of ice
As winter approaches Jukkasjärvi, dozens of international artists prepare to sculpt fresh suites and an ice podcast studio using Torne River ice.
Långban in Värmland joins a list of the world's 100 key geological sites
The historic Långban mines in Värmland have earned global recognition on the prestigious list of the world's top one hundred geological heritage sites.