# Light Café Swedish Light Therapy Over Coffee By Peter Tanner | Published 2006-12-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-cafe-swedish-light-therapy-over-coffee References: [aftonbladet.se](https://www.aftonbladet.se/vss/kvinna/story/0,2789,705458,00.html) & [iglo.se](http://www.iglo.se) With Stockholm only receiving five hours of light a day in winter, the Swedish capital's office workers have found a new way to escape to sun. After taking off their shoes and slipping into white robes provided at the door, patrons at the Iglo Ljuscafé sip their [morning coffe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oretta-caffe) while soaking in [artificial sun beaming from special lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunled-sunbooster). Sun deprived Stockholmers usually spend an hour "ljusing" (literally "brightening" in English) at the café. Breakfast and an hour of [light treatement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resonance-lamp) will run you 160 Sweden Krona, about $24 U.S. According to Terri Herrera Eriksson, cell phones are "absolutely forbidden" in the café and no music is played. The Iglo Ljuscafé's website states that a visit to the café can also help with jetlag, making a visit a must for international business travelers to the bustling city. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Light Therapy:** The use of artificial sun beaming from special lights to combat sun deprivation in regions with limited sunlight. - **Wellness Cafés:** Cafés that offer not only food and drinks, but also wellness treatments to enhance the customer's well-being. - **Technology-free Zones:** Spaces where electronic devices are strictly prohibited to promote relaxation and disconnection from digital distractions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can incorporate light therapy treatments in their services to provide a unique and beneficial experience to their guests. - **Wellness:** Wellness centers and spas can integrate light therapy as a new and innovative treatment option for their customers. - **Travel:** The travel industry can promote light cafés as a destination for business travelers seeking to combat jetlag and improve their well-being during their trips. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light Therapy Beauty Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-light-salon.md) - [Sunlight-Imitating Indoor Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbooster.md) - [Indoor Light Wellness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbooster1.md) - [Mental Health Lamp Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axa-health.md) - [Dedicated Listening Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ja-hifi-caf.md) - [Golden-Hour Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-goldie.md) - [Mental Health-Aiding Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxor-light.md) - [Daylight-Mimicking Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brighter-floor-lamp.md) - [Biology-First Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyview.md)