Scandinavian Personalities
Meet influential personalities from Scandinavia who have shaped culture, politics, science, and art. Our articles provide a deeper understanding of the people who contribute to the region's global impact.
Activists

Greta Thunberg
Greta Thunberg: everything you need to know about the Swedish climate activistGreta 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
Max von Sydow: everything you need to know about the Swedish film legendSeven 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.


Mads Mikkelsen
Mads Mikkelsen: everything you need to know about the Danish Hannibal actor
Inger Nilsson
Inger Nilsson: everything you need to know about the Pippi Longstocking actress- More articles:
- Dolph Lundgren
- Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
- Alicia Vikander
Athletes

Zlatan Ibrahimović
Zlatan Ibrahimović: everything you need to know about the Swedish footballerZlatan 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.
Musicians

Roxette
Roxette: everything about the Swedish pop duoThey 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
Zara Larsson: everything you need to know about the Swedish pop singer
Abba
ABBA: everything you need to know about the Swedish cult bandPersonalities