Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 37 minutes ago
Today is Fat Tuesday in Sweden
It’s the day of the semla – a soft cardamom bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream.
In this country of 10.5 million people, around six million semlor are eaten on this day alone!
The semla started as a simple wheat bun served in hot milk before Lent. Today, you’ll find everything from classic versions to liquorice semlor, semla croissants and even semla ice cream.
Have you tried a semla?
Music: Clara Mendes – Menino é fogo (instrumental) / Epidemic Sound
Today is Fat Tuesday in Sweden
It’s the day of the semla – a soft cardamom bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream.
In this country of 10.5 million people, around six million semlor are eaten on this day alone!
The semla started as a simple wheat bun served in hot milk before Lent. Today, you’ll find everything from classic versions to liquorice semlor, semla croissants and even semla ice cream.
Have you tried a semla?
Music: Clara Mendes – Menino é fogo (instrumental) / Epidemic Sound
