Spring has always been one of the most exciting seasons for me as a Newbie in Sweden. It’s such a refreshing time, especially after surviving the loooong, cold winter. There are many things to love about spring, but here are the top 5 things I personally look forward to every year 🌸🌞
1️⃣ Blooming Flowers 🌼
Spring comes with so much beauty. The flowers start blooming again, and the trees slowly grow back their branches. There’s something magical about watching the landscape transition from all-white winter to green and flowery spring. It feels like nature comes alive again, and it always puts a smile on my face.
2️⃣ Wearing Less Clothing (Finally! 😅)Let’s be real: Packing away the winter jacket is a major win! Spring is the best time to push that heavy jacket under the bed (or somewhere you won’t be looking until November 😜). After months of layering up with socks, scarves, and thick coats, spring brings that “I just want to be free” feeling, and I love it.
📍 Note: In Sweden, spring can be a bit unpredictable. You might still get a chilly day or two, but it’s nothing compared to winter’s frozen drama.
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3️⃣ Warm Sunshine & Cool Breeze ☀️🍃Spring gives me life literally! I love the warm sun, especially when I’m outside at the park, enjoying a picnic, evening walks, or a chill barbecue with friends. My least favourite part of winter is the darkness, so when spring shows up with longer daylight and sunshine, I’m here for it! By the way, did you know that exposure to sunlight increases serotonin in the brain, which makes you feel happier? And yes, I am absolutely counting on that! 😄
4️⃣ Chirping Birds 🐦Before Sweden, I never realized how much I’d miss birds. But during the winter, they disappear, and their return in spring always makes me feel like the season has officially started. There’s no better spring soundtrack than birds chirping outside your window early in the morning. It just lifts your mood.
5️⃣ End-of-School-Year Vibes 🎓🎉
This one’s especially true if you’re in school, college, university, or even kindergarten 😅. Spring = countdown to the end of the school year! It’s when I start mentally planning my summer break, looking forward to quality time with family and friends, and just getting out more. Even as an adult, spring still triggers that “summer is coming!” excitement.
As a Newbie in Sweden, these little springtime joys like birds, flowers, sunshine, and even school breaks have truly made me more appreciative of the small things. Every year, they bring a new kind of smile to my face. And yes, I’ve already planned to enjoy this year’s spring to the fullest. I hope you do too! 💛
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📝 The original version of this article was written for The Newbie Guide to Sweden. You can check out the page for more fun articles about life in Sweden, written by me and other awesome bloggers. Until next time… 💋
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