Scandinavian Personalities

Influential people from Scandinavia characterise culture, politics, science and art - then as now. Find out more about the personalities who represent and shape the Scandinavian way of life.

Activists

Greta Thunberg: everything you need to know about the Swedish climate activist

Greta Thunberg

Greta Thunberg: everything you need to know about the Swedish climate activist

Greta Thunberg is one of the best-known climate protection activists of our time. However, the young Swede had to battle numerous hurdles and criticism. Find out all about Greta Thunberg’s work, life and political activism here.

Actors

Max von Sydow: everything you need to know about the Swedish film legend

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow: everything you need to know about the Swedish film legend

Seven decades of acting and around 160 productions: Max von Sydow was considered one of the most talented actors from the far north, who shone in a variety of roles – even if he was denied an Oscar until the end. You can find out all about the Swede’s acting legacy as well as his career and private life here.

Kristofer Hivju: everything you need to know about the Game of Thrones actor

Kristofer Hivju

Kristofer Hivju: everything you need to know about the Game of Thrones actor
Mads Mikkelsen: everything you need to know about the Danish Hannibal actor

Mads Mikkelsen

Mads Mikkelsen: everything you need to know about the Danish Hannibal actor
Inger Nilsson: everything you need to know about the Pippi Longstocking actress

Inger Nilsson

Inger Nilsson: everything you need to know about the Pippi Longstocking actress

Athletes

Zlatan Ibrahimović: everything you need to know about the Swedish footballer

Zlatan Ibrahimović

Zlatan Ibrahimović: everything you need to know about the Swedish footballer

Zlatan Ibrahamović is one of the best-known and most successful footballers in Scandinavia. The sportsman from Malmö not only played for the Swedish national team, but also for various international clubs. You can find everything about Zlatan Ibrahimović’s life and career here.

Authors

Hans Christian Andersen: everything you need to know about the Danish writer

Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen: everything you need to know about the Danish writer

Fairy tales, poems and stories: Hans Christian Andersen’s works are world-famous and make him one of the most successful writers in history. Here you can find out all about the Dane’s life and his most important publications.

Astrid Lindgren: everything about the Swedish children’s author

Astrid Lindgren

Astrid Lindgren: everything about the Swedish children’s author

Musicians

Roxette: everything about the Swedish pop duo

Roxette

Roxette: everything about the Swedish pop duo

They are the Swedish pop duo of the 80s and 90s: Roxette! Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle conquered the charts with songs like “Listen to Your Heart” and “It Must Have Been Love”. Find out all about the history and career of the iconic duo here!

Zara Larsson: everything you need to know about the Swedish pop singer

Zara Larsson

Zara Larsson: everything you need to know about the Swedish pop singer
ABBA: everything you need to know about the Swedish cult band

Abba

ABBA: everything you need to know about the Swedish cult band

Influence and talent from Scandinavia

Famous personalities from Scandinavia not only influence the Nordic countries. Many have made their way into the international limelight and represent the Scandinavian countries on the world stage. Above all, they are characterised by their closeness to their homeland and progressiveness.

And with success! Scandinavian stars enjoy great international popularity. Sweden, for example, is one of the most successful countries at the Eurovision Song Contest, where the legendary pop group ABBA also secured its place in the history books.

Scandinavia also plays a pioneering role in the world of literature. The works of children’s author Astrid Lindgren have already influenced entire generations.

Other prominent figures from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland include: Greta Thunberg, Zara Larsson, Alicia Vikander, Roxette, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Hans Christian Andersen.

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