DN's 'Guess the Place' has a theme week – can you find Sweden's roads?

Dagens Nyheter is proud to present a special themed week for our popular online game, "Gissa platsen." Starting April 27th, we invite our readers to test their knowledge of Sweden's unique roadside landmarks, all viewed from the perspective of a car window. This initiative, spearheaded by our dedicated site team, aims to celebrate the often-overlooked monuments that dot our country's landscape.

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Ett av de mest populära teman som vi har haft är svenska landmärken, det engagerade ordentligt.

Joanna Constantinescu, head of DN's site team, explained the inspiration behind the theme: "One of our most popular themes has been Swedish landmarks; it really resonated with people." She added, "Everyone has these monuments close to their heart – ones you drive past and know you're almost home." The editorial team was inundated with suggestions from readers eager to share their favorite spots, from the striking Dragon Gate to the iconic DN Skrapan building.

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Alla har sådana monument som ligger en nära hjärtat – sådana man kör förbi och vet att man nästan är hemma.

While many beloved landmarks made the cut, some, like the Bandybollen in Ljusdal and the älgrondellen in Alunda, were omitted due to not being well-represented on Google Street View or not translating well visually. This focus on accessible, recognizable landmarks from a driver's perspective offers a distinctly Swedish way of engaging with geography and local pride. It’s a reminder that even the most mundane car journey can be an opportunity to discover and appreciate the cultural tapestry of our nation, a perspective often missed by international coverage that tends to focus on major cities or natural wonders.

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En som inte fick vara med denna gång var Bandybollen i Ljusdal, för den finns ännu inte med på Googles street view-funktion.