my CULTURE SHOCKS after 1 year living in SWEDEN

It's been almost a year since i moved to sweden (WHATTTT?!?!?!?) and during this time i have experienced A LOT of culture shock! Culture differences is one of my favourite topics to discuss so I thought why not make a video sharing what I love (and the things that confuse me) about life in Sweden.

Here are just a few examples of the culture shocks I've experienced since moving here, there's many more and I am sure I have just as much to learn and experience in the future.

i hope you enjoy watching :)x

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[pomx]

The first time i visited my Swedish friend, 4 hours after getting off the plane from Australia, i was naked in a home sauna with 3 naked (until then) strangers. Great country and people.

[bernhardb]

1. Snow isn't bad weather in Sweden, that is the good part in winter -- before the snow is half melted slippery 0C slush...

2. "Swedes can handle bad weather" is such a nice way of saying "the weather sucks <vulgarity>".... 🙂

[PixelShade]

If you want to avoid "sweet" bread, you should definitely not buy "limpa" or "sirapslimpa". Either they have sugar or syrup in them. I seldomly buy those breads myself, but my sweet-tooth mother loves them and I think there's a lot of childhood nostalgia connected to those kind of "classic" breads.... 😅 By the way, I actually recognize where you live! It's quite close to where my partner lives and I usually bike past your area every weekend (I bike from Malmö). Not that I will probably ever spot you, but if I do, I will try to say hi, just to let you know. 🙃 You have earned a subscriber. It's Awesome to get an outside perspective on everyday life here in Sweden. 😁

[FiliusFidelis]

About the pedal breaks on bikes, those you'll typically find on bicycles with 0-7 gears, bikes with more gears doesn't far as I know, there might be exceptions but haven't seen it.
I thought this was the case everywhere, your comment indicated that this is not in fact so.

[Hiznogood]

We complain about the public transports as it was much better keeping time years ago. In the 80’s trains almost never where late.

[buckstraw]

You absolutely nailed the connection to nature. Almost all Swedes have that. Seems to have come with their basic upbringing.

[wendajones]

When I first came to Sweden it was “allemansrätten” (right to roam) that struck me. It is still, 50 years later, the very best thing about Sweden.

[Zai]

Regarding #8; You get used to it in 10 minutes and then it feels completely natural. It's really strange to me how extremely taboo this is in other countries. I can't believe my body is illegal.

[dameanvil]

0:17] 🌿 Sweden promotes a healthy lifestyle with easy access to nature reserves, cycling lanes, and wellness benefits at work.
2:08] 🍬 Swedish supermarkets prioritize healthy options like whole grain and sourdough bread, though everything tends to taste sweeter.
3:01] 🍽 Buffets are a common dining option in Sweden, offering a variety of sides alongside main dishes.
4:06] 🚌 Swedish public transport system includes friendly bus drivers and interactive screens with quizzes and news updates.
6:01] 🚲 Many bikes in Sweden lack gears, and backpedaling can unexpectedly activate the brakes.
6:37] 🌧 Swedes embrace outdoor activities regardless of weather, following the saying "there is no bad weather, just bad clothes."
8:47] 👙 Swedish culture fosters body positivity and comfort with nudity, contrasting with body shaming norms in other cultures.
9:28] 🧖‍♀ Bath houses are popular in Sweden, where nudity is the norm, fostering a positive body image.
10:02] ⛷ Roller skiing, a form of dry land skiing, is a common sight on Swedish roads, showcasing unique outdoor activities.

[sagalindhe]

The sandwich part, hahahha!
It´s so funny to me that people have a "problem" with our "sandwiches".
We call it "mackor" and it´s just bread with topping

[Projectsweden]

Love your video! we actually also moved to sweden 6 months ago. I can relate 😄

[TotallyFictional]

I’m an Australian in Norway and all of this applies 😊

[cyberdansken]

I guess the cycle thing is relative. Denmark has at least 5 times as many bike lanes and people bike to their work place far more.

[tangfors]

The green keyhole means that the product is good/ better for your health, the food product contains less salt and sugar, less or healthier fat and more whole grains and fiber than comparable products.

[annabackman]

The skiing on wheels...😅
Yes, it looks kind of odd. But in lack of real snow, some people do this.
Skiing is an all body exercise, so an average person doesn't need much more than that.
Also, there are people all over the country training for 'Vasaloppet'.
Vasaloppet is a huge cross country competition/exercise test, depending on your level as a skier. Some are from the world elite, a large number usually are competing in skiing, in lower classes. And the major part are people that just want to test themselves, most of them are in a pretty good shape, but always some who should have stayed at home, and watched the event on TV instead.

Vasaloppet, "the Vasa race", is in memory of the, at that time, king to be over all of Sweden. Well, sort of, anyway.
As usual, I may say, Swedes and Danes were involved in a war on different sides. Gustav Eriksson Vasa was a man with visions and most of all ambition. He tried to gather an army to finally get the Danes down to where they belong; Denmark. Of several reasons he wasn't lucky in this, and having Danish supporters wanting his head on a plate, perhaps in a sack, would be a better description, Gustav Vasa made a last attempt to to be heard, the men in the region of Dalarna were known for their strong minds and strength. But no. He headed north through Dalarna, to hide in the Northern Norway for a while.
Anyway, the people in south of Dalarna got a message about the circumstances had changed, and Gustav Vasa was wanted back again. A couple of realy fast skiers went after him, catching up in Sälen, where of some reason Vasaloppet starts. 90 km to south-east it finishes in Mora.

Vasaloppet is known for the blueberry soup handed out to the skiers at seven stations on the way. This has been done and sponsored by Ekström's blåbärssoppa since 1958, but the first Vasaloppet went 1922.

In the winter of 1520-21 it's not likely Gustav Vasa used skis, he probably went on snowshoes. However, the men from Dalarna used skis, and even if they might have had only one stick back then, it was faster than snowshoes.

The Danes were kicked out, Gustav Vasa was crowned king, and a new chapter began in this spot on the globe.

[kalvaxus]

So interesting to hear these culture shocks from a European. Most of these videos are often quite generic. Would love to hear more about your experience in Sweden! :D

[kajsahermansson]

That’s really interesting! I find everything in the UK tasting very sugary and sweet! 🤔

[kreftan]

Haha thats so true the bus drivers always wave to each other! Good observation.

[SteamboatW]

Well, buffets are quite popular in Sweden, but then "Smörgåsbord" is a Swedish word we exported to English and a few other languages.

[wowashuwow]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I like how you’ve done up your apartment. It looks cozy. I’m sure dry-land skiing top the list as the maddest thing I’ve seen today