Swedish True Crime Podcasts: What English Speakers Can Actually Listen To

Sweden dominates the global crime fiction landscape—from Wallander to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Yet when it comes to true crime podcasts specifically covering Swedish cases in English, the reality is more limited than you might expect.

Our research found no verified "top 10" lists of English-language Swedish true crime podcasts. However, we did identify the genuine options available to international audiences.

True Crime Sweden

The most direct option is True Crime Sweden, available on Spotify. The podcast covers specific Swedish criminal cases in English, with recent episodes including investigations into the Steamboat mass murder (Episode 40), the double homicide in Linköping (Episode 39), and the assassination of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh on September 10, 2003 (Episode 38). A multi-part series on the Arboga woman case spans Episode 37, demonstrating the show's willingness to dig deep into individual cases.

Nordic True Crime

For a broader Scandinavian perspective that includes Swedish cases, Nordic True Crime streams bi-weekly on Spotify and focuses on crimes across northern Europe. The podcast maintains a strong rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 117 listener reviews, suggesting consistent quality and audience satisfaction among international subscribers.