Sweden: The Land of...
What is the capital city of Sweden?
Stockholm
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
What is Fika
Swedish cultural tradition of pausing your day to socialize over a hot drink and a sweet snack.
In which country did Scandic originate?
Sweden
Sweden is part of the European Union
True
What is the Swedish word for a cinnamon bun?
Kanelbulle
What is the Irish word for Ireland?
Éire
What drink is traditionally at the centre of a Fika break?
Coffee
What are the two main hotel brands operated by Dalata?
Clayton & Maldron Hotels
Ireland uses the Swedish Krona as its currency.
False
What is the name of Sweden's currency?
Swedish Krona (SEK)
How many counties are there on the island of Ireland?
32
Which traditional Swedish dish, famously served at IKEA, consists of small round bites of seasoned minced beef or pork, accompanied by creamy sauce, mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam?
Swedish meatballs
In what year was Dalata Hotel Group founded?
2007
IKEA originated in Sweden.
True
What traditional Swedish celebration takes place around the summer solstice, with flowers, dancing and maypoles?
Midsummer
What is the longest river in Ireland?
River Shannon
What traditional Irish dish is made with bacon, sausages, potatoes and onions, all slowly cooked together in one pot?
Dublin Coddle
In which Irish city did Dalata Hotel Group open its first hotel?
Dublin
The ABBA music group is from Sweden
True
hat was the original name of the hotel business that eventually became Scandic?
Esso Motorhotell
What is the name of Ireland's national parliament?
The Oireachtas
What is the name of the traditional Irish festival that marks the beginning of spring and is associated with a Saint?
Imbolc (Saint Brigid's Day), celebrated on 1 February.
On what date did Scandic assume operational responsibility for Dalata's hotel operations?
7 November 2025
Sweden has more than 200,000 islands.
True! Sweden has approximately 267,570 islands.