Four Nordic True Crime Podcasts Exposing Europe's Darkest Cases
From Swedish serial killers to Danish kidnappings, these English-language shows dig into Scandinavia's most gripping unsolved crimes
The Nordic region has produced some of Europe's most chilling criminal cases—yet many remain unknown outside Scandinavia. Four dedicated true crime podcasts are now bringing these stories to international audiences, uncovering murders, kidnappings, and brutal crimes that have gripped the frozen north.
Nordic True Crime
With a 4.8-star rating from nearly 300 reviews on Apple Podcasts, Nordic True Crime stands as one of the most popular series in the genre. Released bi-weekly, the podcast covers real crimes from northern Europe, diving deep into cases that shocked the region.
Notable episodes include the 2020 investigation into the Murders at Orderud Farm, a triple homicide at a family-run Norwegian farm where police pursued multiple suspects. Another standout is Season 3 Episode 8 on the Laser Man—a Swedish terror campaign that unfolded between 1991 and 1992, a period marked by economic turmoil including a housing market crash and bank insolvency. The podcast also examined Kjell-Åke Johansson, described as one of Sweden's most sadistic criminals, in an episode titled The Monster In The Woods.
The show maintains an active social media presence on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook (@nordictruecrime), with a Patreon community supporting ongoing investigations. Episodes are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
