Swedish Candy for Midsummer
Midsummer is one of Sweden's biggest celebrations, and candy is part of it. Here is what Swedish candy fits a Midsummer spread and how to put one together.
For a Swedish Midsummer (Midsommar), set out a pick-and-mix spread of bright fruit gums, sour skulls, foam candy, and a little salty licorice, alongside strawberries and cake. Candy is a casual, all-day part of the celebration, so a big mixed bowl that suits both kids and adults works best.
What Midsummer looks like
Midsummer is a midsummer's-eve celebration of long days, flowers, herring, strawberries, and dancing. Sweets sit on the table all afternoon, so easy, shareable candy wins.
The candy to put out
Go bright and varied: fruit gums, BUBS sour skulls, foam pieces, and a small dish of salty licorice for the adults. A mixed pick-and-mix bowl covers every taste.
Make it a spread
Pair the candy with strawberries and cream. For a shortlist of what to include, see our 15 best Swedish candies, and for the culture behind it, What is Swedish candy?.
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Gustav Lindqvist · Candy Master
Gustav grew up in Sweden on a strict Saturday-candy schedule, mixing his lördagsgodis bag at the lösgodis wall before he could spell salmiak. He has spent years tasting his way across Scandinavian candy, and now curates the range at TheSweetsTruck, from BUBS sour skulls to the saltiest licorice most people cannot finish.
Last updated 6/18/2026