Welcome to Sweden (2007 TV series)

Last updated
Welcome to Sweden
Genre Reality
Starring Richard Kiel
Verne Troyer
Country of originSweden
Original languagesEnglish
Swedish
Production
Running time30 minutes
Release
Original release2007 (2007)

Welcome to Sweden is a Swedish reality show starring American actors Richard Kiel (known as Jaws from the James Bond films) and Verne Troyer (known as Mini-Me in the Austin Powers movies). The show aired on Swedish channel 5 in early 2007. [1]

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Overview

During the couple of winter days they visit Sweden, Kiel and Troyer get to experience as much of Swedish customs as possible, including celebrating Midsummer's Eve, May Day, a Crayfish party, Gymnasia graduation, Gustavus Adolphus Day, Vasaloppet, opening of Parliament, a trip to Gotland and taking a booze cruise to Finland.

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