Category: Life in north Sweden
How I bought a $30K house in Wild Sweden
Nice video by Dani Connor Wild about living in north Sweden.
Ephemera vulgata hatching in Örnsköldsvik
Now the Vulgata hatch is starting in Örnsköldsvik. One of the highlights of the year for all fly fishermen. There are plenty of beautiful fly fishing waters in the municipality of Örnsköldsvik, so you can take your pick. Here is a brief description of the life cycle of the Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata) from nymph to…
Don’t light the grill with lighter fluid – use a heat gun
Lighter fluid is a toxic petroleum product that is dangerous for both humans and the environment. When lighter fluid is used to light the grill, toxic fumes are released that can cause serious health problems if inhaled. Additionally, lighter fluid can leave an unpleasant and toxic taste in the food cooked on the grill. In…
A tour in beautiful Örnsköldsvik
A bike ride around Örnsköldsvik Örnsköldsvik from above
Road need to be patched and repaired – adder came to visit
Water from the snow melting and thawing, sometimes give rise to surprises. Roads need to be patched and repaired. A hazel hen and an adder visits the workplace. Squill and coltsfoot are in bloom. Snow still covers fields and the lakes are still frozen.
Spring is in the air
The snow melting in the north brings forth a beautiful transformation in the region’s natural landscape. The once snow-covered forests and mountains are slowly revealed, with the lush greenery of spring emerging underneath. . The sound of rushing water fills the air as the snow melts and streams and rivers flow freely once again. The…
We moved to the north
To spend long periods only storing oneself (living) in an environment while waiting for the needle prick of “living” – and then living in another place – was not for us. Especially not in an environment like Stockholm, which has increasingly become directly hostile to humans. The feeling that life existed in another place became…
A nice day on the ice – long-distance ice skating
Last week, Kvarken was kind enough to freeze over with new ice, unusually late in the season. Clear, calm, and very cold nights helped with this. Örnsköldsvik municipality offers excellent opportunities for long-distance ice skating. The season can be very long. If the weather permits, it can start as early as the end of October…
Birch sap – natural, delicious and healthy
Its really nice to be able to go outside your house and tap close by birches of sap. Birch sap is one of our most valuable natural resources here in Northern Sweden. It is extracted from birch trees and has been used for centuries for its health benefits. It is rich in nutrients such as…
