Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1966

Sweden competed in Eurovision Song Contest 1966 with the song "Nygammal vals" performed by Lill Lindfors and Svante Thuresson. It was written by Bengt-Arne Wallin and Björn Lindroth. Much thanks to Scandinavian neighbours, Sweden took their best placement so far in ESC this year, held in Luxembourg, with 16 points and a 2nd place.

Eurovision Song Contest 1966
Country Sweden
National selection
Selection processMelodifestivalen 1966
Selection date(s)29 January 1966
Selected entrantLill Lindfors
& Svante Thuresson
Selected song"Nygammal vals"
Finals performance
Final result2nd, 16 points
Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest
◄1965 1966 1967►

At Eurovision

Points awarded to Sweden

Points awarded to Sweden[1]
5 points 3 points 1 point

Points awarded by Sweden[1]

5 points Luxembourg
3 points Norway
1 point Belgium

References

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