The Swedish North Star, continuously published since 1872. Price per copy $3.50. Volume 147 No. 10, June 15, 2019.
Photo: August Dellert/Visit Sweden
Naturum Tåkern
Sweden’s 32 “naturum” centers draw crowds as much for their striking architecture as for the rare birds and plant life they celebrate. Nestled beside the wonders of the natural world, every naturum is a curiosity in itself; one of the most extraordinary examples bids us welcome from the shore of Lake Tåkern. / p 14 Swedes of the West / p4 Will air taxis be a reality in just a few years? / p5 Midsummer celebrations all over Swedish America / p8 Page 14
Filling up the car in Sweden or trusting your own legs? / p27
Edible Kultursverige
From the mountains of the north to the beaches of the south and every tree, river and meadow in between, Sweden’s great outdoors affect every Swede’s life. Swedish nature is also reflected in food and cooking, so much so that a new program is turning the country into a do-it-yourself gourmet restaurant. / p 12
A city’s DNA: San Francisco
Rock on, San Francisco. The whole bay area has some of the most complex and active geology in the world. San Francisco’s growth and modern development, and the influence of Swedish immigrants there, have a direct relationship with the city’s geology – and earthquake history. / p 20