The traditional Swedish Midsummer Eve feast featuring pickled herring and new potatoes is called a midsommarbord.
The name follows the Swedish pattern of combining midsommar, or Midsummer, with bord, meaning table. It describes a festive spread rather than one single dish. Pickled herring appears in several flavors, while boiled new potatoes, sour cream, chives and crispbread are common accompaniments. Strawberries are also strongly associated with Swedish summer celebrations.
The meal is generally served buffet-style, allowing guests to choose from multiple dishes. It is enjoyed alongside singing, social gatherings and traditional drinks.
Midsommarbord is sometimes confused with julbord, the Christmas buffet. Both are Swedish festive spreads, but julbord belongs to the Christmas season, whereas midsommarbord is associated with June Midsummer celebrations.