How long are Scandinavian winters?
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Winter months in Scandinavia run between December to March and as expected are quite chilly. However, unlike in many parts of the world, the temperature does not automatically become colder the further north one goes in Scandinavia but is primarily impacted depending on if you are on the coast or inland.
How do Swedish people survive winters?
How to survive the Swedish winter
- Be social. When the day light hours are as rare as a chocolate cake at a Weight Watchers meeting, it is easy to become a bit of a recluse.
- Walk in the sunshine. The lack of light is hard for everyone, newbies and oldbies alike.
- Embrace it.
- Take advantage of it.
- Arrange home parties.
How do Norwegians handle winter?
They embraced the possibility of skiing or hiking in the mountains, and savoured the chance to practice koselig – a Norwegian version of Denmark’s hygge – which might involve snuggling under blankets with a warm drink in the candlelight.
What are Swedish winters like?
Winters here are long, cold and dry, with sub-zero temperatures lasting several months. There is also much more snow here. Summers may be short, but temperatures are often a comfortable 15 degrees, with occasional peaks of up to 30 degrees.
Embracing winter is a hallmark of Scandinavian family life. Kids play outside at school, wearing light-reflecting vests, even when it’s dark in the daytime and snowing. According to Linda McGurk, the Swedish author of “There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather,” “Even if you haven’t grown up with this, I don’t think it’s too late.”
The northern half of Scandinavia, with the exception of coastal Norway, is a safe bet for snow from December to April. In the populated southern areas, the winters are very different from each other, with either knee-deep snow, slush or bare ground. Daylight is very short in winter.
When is the best time of year to visit Scandinavia?
Scandinavian summer (late May to early September) is mild with long daylight, and could be the first choice for a one-time visit. The winter, however, can give a completely different experience, with snow and ice. The northern half of Scandinavia, with the exception of coastal Norway, is a safe bet for snow from December to April.
What do Scandinavians eat when it’s cold?
While in our culture it’s considered an indulgence that often triggers guilt and promises to cleanse later, in Scandinavian countries, it’s an acceptable way to embrace the cold. Creamy hot chocolate, saffron and raisin buns ( saffranbullar) and homemade treats are all a part of daily life.