Top 10 Things I LOVE About SWEDEN

I recently made a video about things I hate about Sweden, so I was asked to do a follow-up about things I love about Sweden as well. This wasn't as easy as one might expect, but here are the top 10 things I LOVE about this country!

This video is from the perspective of a Swede who's lived all his life in Sweden. Sometimes it's hard to see the positive things about where you live - the grass is always greener on the other side, right? But I did my best to find ten things that I really appreciate about Sweden.

There's no surprise that nature is going to be part of this list, so I placed it at the very start. But I think that a few of the other items will surprise you. And I had to stray far from my Swedish roots when I got into things that I felt were dangerously close to boasting...

Check it out, and let me know what you think. Do you have completely different things that you like about Sweden? Let me know in the comments if so!

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[deniskolosov]

Once upon a time i dreamed to move in Sweden, for some of the reasons you mentioned, but particularly because of your introvert-lifestyle. I've even had an offer from Erricson)) And now, sometimes i have regret about time's gone, and that i no longer have an opportunity neither move or even visit your country.
Nevertheless, i like watching swedish blogers time-to-time, videos about your life, and this makes me a bit envy :D thank you for your video)

[sophiabee]

I lived in Greece for 12 years. I had fabulous homes, both in Athens and Mykonos, especially my last house which was 300 years old. None of the Swedish people I met were introverted, but maybe because they were on holiday?

[Robert_Kawalec]

Love Sweden, well I am in Norway now, but I visit it every year .

[cunningplan]

Regarding biking: I had heard that Holland was the no.1 Bike country in the world, but I was amazed when we visited Utrecht, rented bikes and found a highway-like system of bike lanes leading into the city. Denmark go home.... Utrecht is like a mini-Amsterdam and highly recommended.

[cunningplan]

My first car was a SAAB 99 - loved it despite the rust, the gearbox and the firm ride.

[MikeM]

Main reason for mostly good quality housing is the climate. You simply can't survive long winters in bad housing. Plus earlier public spendings. Drawback is that quality costs.

[DikWhite]

Very well put together video. I love that Sweden is a fair society with freedom of expression and the freedom to enjoy one's chosen lifestyle.

[pkharper]

Great Video I dint realize Sweden had free education, that’s awesome. The big one for me that Sweden does oh so well is the balance of work and home life. I’ve been at the job I have now for 19 years and only get two weeks vacation a year, not the normal but I make more than the average person so I’ve put up with it. There is so many things the Swedes do better than Americans. My wife and I will be arriving in Stockholm on Thursday and I can’t wait to see your beautiful country. Thanks for all the info and stay safe till next time.

[Grombags]

I've been watching your videos and strongly feel that I am a true Swede at heart - despite being British (Welsh/Irish and a tiny bit English)! All the things about being introverted, quiet and modest completely work for me, as well as the unquestioning obedience to maintaining queue discipline and never sitting next to anyone on public transport. I previously watched some YT content from an American guy living in Sweden and found that everything he said was 'weird' was completely normal and desirable for me!! I even prefer the cold to heat! 😊

[IndigoRoses]

The thing I think of that makes Sweden very special..is depending where you are, you may behold the beauty of Northern Lights. It's something I hope I can visit and see in my lifetime...there's nothing like it and absolutely breathtaking in videos I've seen. I can only imagine what it's like to see with your own eyes in person

[outdoorstours]

Great things to do in Sweden. Like 63 ♥

[ChristopherGronlund]

As always, a great video. The points you make about things set up to make a large middle class is great. It's funny how people in the U.S. who talk about "the good ol' days, " talk about times when there was a larger middle class. Free, or even affordable education is a rarity stateside. I'm one of the 40% of people who went to college on loans, but never finished because it was still too expensive. And moving up from that has not been easy. So, it's great seeing the places that offer at least a few more opportunities to educate oneself and have more time to pursue dreams. Because you're right: tech in the U.S. does not afford a good work/life balance. I'm very fortunate to be efficient and not as on-call as the rest of my team. I will log in tomorrow and see signs of people working all weekend on releases that will probably end up pushed back anyway.

[robfors]

As always, an excellent job with the video. Thank you for taking the time and resources to do this! You forgot to mention some of the great Swedish companies that have faded from the limelight; SAAB and Hasselblad to name a few.

[eladalon]

Still weird for me to see YouTube videos from what I subconsciously think of as my back yard...

[fredfuchs]

What I personally miss in this list:
- Almost everywhere everything is so nice and tidy. Buildings, streets, parks, etc. Everything is in order, looking beautiful (that's not very lagom, but I like it that way :D)
- Everyone is friendly and trying to help you in the best way he/she can. And that even (or especially?) includes the people working at Skatteverket and Försäkringskassan or communal offices.

[JinJinDoe]

I have been to Malmo, Lund and Helsingborg. I enjoyed my time in Sweden. Of course, travelling and living there are not the same. What you described I could hardly apply to what I've encountered on my trip to Sweden. Still, your list easily applies to Finland, primarily the Jekyll/Hyde phenomenon and the preserving nature part.

[kurikokaleidoscope]

You are fantastic are your programs are always awesome ❤❤

[tonymc]

What I love most about Sweden? Supermodel Emma Sjoberg!

[Thomas_Heinonen]

Excellent video, you manage to have an swedish accsent as well ! (seriøst, denne var skikkelig bra ) !

[ΔωροθέαΚαραπουρζιδου]

Love the winter months, Christmas time and winter sports outdoors, winter clothes and accessories, furniture manufacturers, and exporters and ofcourse the shopping centres, underground rail contruction to the whole country except the very north, housing systems accomodation and ofcourse the schools systems, festivals and entertainment including night life, its nature and the way they dealing with truss and recycling systems even in supermarkets, the kiosks and corv and ice-cream at winter time too, agricultural products and the quality of food and beverage also traditional festivals, and ofcourse the architecture. Also the government system when they have to deal effectively with the well being of its citizens. Also the inspiring way keeping peace in the world. Worklife balance for families its top of the tops I think and the education at any age. People have its own funny side if you come closer and that it not easy for an Swedish person as they seams little cold from outside but its all about individuals educational and social life you know. Most of all the history of Swedish country is have some surprises too!!! God bless them all. As I said is a very interesting country with multicultural society but stiil hold on on tradition and conservation when to come to represent its self to outside world !!! You have absolutely right about what you described about the society and its people. In general they are gentlemen in all aspects of social services and social life being respect and very proud about their country ! Especially country side and the climate and natural resources and environment!!! Its respecting it so do the other side too so they can survive together and thrive !! Thank you again !!