The Swedish Ice Cream Truck Hemglass

It seems like the season for Ice Cream trucks is all year in Sweden! The blue truck labeled "Hemglass", plays a little tune and then waits to see if anyone is running out from their homes or from the playground to buy some ice cream. Sounds pretty similar to what happens in North America, right?

The Ice Cream Truck in Sweden doesn't have a window that the driver stands by to hand you the Ice Cream. Instead, the driver gets out and meets everyone at the back of the ice cream truck. During Covid, the line needs to be spaced out, so it can take long. 

I remember our first time visiting the Ice Cream truck, we always heard the song, but we were usually indoors and already had our treats for the day. I wasn't sure what to expect.

When I asked if you could buy single ice creams, he said no, only in boxes!! One of the other Swedish moms told me later that when she was a child, they used to sell single Ice creams but now it's only by boxes. We said maybe next time we can buy a box together. 

The ice cream we chose, Smarties, 8 pack, came in two boxes! Haha.. 

Everyone got a little ice cream menu with their purchase. It shows what's available and what's new for during the period mentioned on the front.

I've always wondered what the Ice Cream truck experience was in Sweden, so I'm glad we tried it! There are some ice cream box combos we haven't seen before so that'll be interesting to try sometime too. And like most places in Sweden, you pay with card not cash. 

Ice cream isn't the only thing available from a Hemglass truck! You can buy frozen pizza, and other frozen food items too! We have only tried the ice cream so far.

Kids often get a little toy (Keychain or temporary tattoo) when we order ice cream. They have also given out ice cream coins, which are good for 1 single ice cream (that's the only single item I've seen kids get).

The ice cream truck in Sweden never fails to arrive, even when it is freezing cold and snow. You can always count on getting your ice cream restocked!

During the festive season, you can get a Hemglass Christmas Calendar or "JulKalendar". There are also Saffron ice cream sandwiches! Saffron is a spice used a lot during Christmas for pastries and desserts!

The ice cream truck in Sweden is always a fun activity for the kids! Who isn't excited for Ice cream? Vegan, dairy-free options are available and even a few low carb, low sugar options too. 

Don't forget your snacks!

Hemglass

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