Surströmming 2025. Find out why you need to try swedish surströmming even though nowadays there’s a plethora of fermented fish. The most colourful story traces its roots back to swedish sailors in the 16 th century.

The word surströmming means “sour herring” in swedish, while “snaps” is a swedish term for a small shot of alcohol taken with a meal. The most colourful story traces its roots back to swedish sailors in the 16 th century.