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Sidewalk Sweden — summer edition

Two days, two Swedish towns, in total six short films with interviews about everything from ice creams to the meaning of life. Sweden.se has been to Lysekil and Visby for the summer edition of Sidewalk Sweden — meet the people.

Visby is the principal city on Gotland, the largest island in the Baltic Sea. The island practically explodes with tourists during the summer months. We’ve talked to locals and visitors to find out more.

 

 

 

Typically known for its tourism, fishing industry and marine research, Lysekil is a true coastal town where granite cliffs meet the sea. We’ve talked to people on the streets to get to know the place better.

 

 

 

Download the interviews here. 

Visit our YouTube channel.

First edition of Sidewalk Sweden (Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö).

 

Comments on the videos

There are 31 comments on this article:
KSL
Country:  Feb 2, 2010
WHAT ??? BUT I DO LOVE THEIR LANGUAGE
J.T Murray
Country:  Sweden, Oct 16, 2009
Last part: I love Sala and Gothenburg (Fiskebäck) wich I used to live in, the neighborhood around Skånegatan (Stockholm) is also ok and if I stilled lived in Sweden I would gladly invite each and everyone who wanted to explore for themselves Sweden, or show them some parts that I (!) like. however I now study medicine in Romania and I think Tírgu-Mures is nice to. I love a part of Sweden but thats just becuase my family and my friends live there...
goodbye you guys...
J.T Murray
Country:  Sweden, Oct 16, 2009
Part2:I will not say Sweden is great simply becuase I havent been to every single part of it. I am sure many places are just wonderful and most people are nice but please folks, dont have any high expectations just becuase you have watched six clips and read 9 comments. I think everybody knows this I just want to make this clear. Just becuase you are from Ural/Peru and lived there your entire life doesnt mean you know every single part of Peru and can honsestly say your whole country is great
J.T. Murray
Country:  Sweden, Oct 16, 2009
Hejsan allihopa!
(Part 1)
I love almost every part in sweden I been to and can remember, but I wont say that Sweden is great or that I think people should move here just becuase sweden is one of the greatest countries ever.
Remember that we are all different and you should be careful to say something or give advice when it comes to a whole country
m.v.
Country:  ny, Jul 3, 2009
such a beautiful place. i love that the guy said humility, security & being around good friends were important! sums of the culture mindset. Which site does one go on to meet cool Swedes? let me know at oiseauvive (at) gmail.com
musutonathan
Country:  uganda, Jun 18, 2009
it is may pleasuer and happiness to have friends and sponsers from this country and i real luv to vist them.
Boufeh Peter
Country:  Cameroon, Jun 16, 2009
I have just been admitted to a university programme in Sweden. What a wonderful Country offering free education with open opportunities for all to learn. I can't wait to begin my studies in August in the beautiful country of Sweden. Whoa
Jahir
Country:  Bangladesh, May 31, 2009
I love sweden, & want to live there.
Julie
Country:  USA, May 17, 2009
I just returned from Sweden and met family for the first time. I can't say enough great things about the people, food and way of life. Sweden is a beautiful county and I can't wait to return.
M C
Country:  ENGLAND, May 14, 2009
Every country has another side to it, that is sad and unavoidable I guess in todays social and economical climate...its up to you whether you choose to visit those areas....but you can't deny that Sweden definately is one of the most beautiful countries with some of the nicest people and I for one would swap my place in England anyday! These videos made me smile and yearn to be there...one day!
T. Persson
Country:  Kingdom of Hawaii, Apr 22, 2009
"not accepted swede". Sounds to me like you don't like Sweden or Swedes much, so get the hell out then...try living elsewhere. The secret to life is simple "no matter where you go, there you are", You wont be happy anywhere until you learn to love, first yourself.
Unsolicited advice from a Swede living abroad.

Fear less, hope more. Talk less, say more. Hate less, love more. And all good things are yours. (Swedish proverb.)
Not accepted swede
Country:  Sweden, Apr 19, 2009
If you ever visit Stockholm you should visit places as Fittja, Norsborg, Rinkeby, Södertälje, Flemingsberg, Sollentuna, Husby or Akalla and see the real side of sweden.
Not accepted swede
Country:  Sweden, Apr 19, 2009
PART2:Stockholms suburbs are segregated, with immigrants living in one neighbourhood and ethnic swedes living in another neighbourhood. Even if you are born in sweden and have a swedish citizenship you will never be seen as a swede or equal as a swede! people always mind their own bussiness and never want to step on anybodys toes, they are the ultimate pacifists on the outside but behind closed doors they let out their anger.
Not accepted swede
Country:  Sweden, Apr 19, 2009
Sweden is a cold, boring an segregated country with cold people who never say things to your face but rather talk about you behind your back. BUT... it's a clean country with fresh air and fresh water. The food tastes like air (nothing) and swedes rather not talk to each other if they dont know eachother.
Sam
Country:  UAE, Apr 16, 2009
Sweden is the land of beautiful nature and people, also it is a synonym of piece of mind and serenity.......

Ali
Country:  pakistan, Apr 8, 2009
swedesh people are very sweet and beautiful
Ali
Country:  pakistan, Apr 8, 2009
i like sweden and i love swedesh people
Arlene Wise
Country:  USA, Mar 2, 2009
I have visited Sweden 3 times since 2003 and can't get anough of Clean and beautiful sweden where all of my grandfather's [Bergh/Carlson] family is from. I have visited the southern and western coasts in the southern parts of Sweden and one time did go as far north as Stockholm to see the capitol of Sweden.I had a wonderful time always .Traveled with my sdult son or daughter and visited family there..wEATHER WAS THE SAME AS HERE IN cOASTAL nEW hAMPSHIRE!!
mohamed
Country:  libya, Feb 27, 2009
hje I love SWEDEN and i love all the SWEDISH people.....md1984us@hotmail.com
Charles
Country:  Nigeria, Feb 23, 2009
After watching the image, it sees much informative and educating. I have been expecting to move over to sweden, but before doing that I would like to have some travel information about the nice country, so please I need friends who can tell me more about sweden.

contact me at owelleitem@yahoo.com

Nice clips though!!
O ANU
Country:  NIGERIA, Feb 20, 2009
I love Sweden and the Swedish people!!
Jan Marc
Country:  Philippines, Feb 20, 2009
I am Jan Marc B. Santos from Zamboanga City, Philippines Ever since I was a child I really want to live in Sweden. I ever you are willing to become my sponsor so that I can visit Sweden. Call me on +63(62)9830171.
Thank You
Jan Marc
Country:  Philippines, Feb 11, 2009
After I've seen this pictures and films about Sweden. I promise to myself that after I graduated from college I am going to live, work and study in Sweden
STFANOS
Country:  GREEC, Jan 22, 2009
I whant to find the wark in sweden and to live thear.
alex :)
Country:  USA, Dec 5, 2008
I love watching all these videos and pictures. It makes me so proud to be Swedish! Keep the videos Coming :)
IDHalverson
Country:  USA, Nov 17, 2008
I have been thinking of moving to Sweden and these videos were very nice. I feel like I already met the people. The videos make me want to go even more.
Sunnchilde
Country:  USA, Nov 8, 2008
These were wonderful videos! It gave me a little taste of the culture and people and I even feel like I visited there really quickly. Thank you for posting these!
husaini
Country:  Aceh, Nov 2, 2008
Bravo Sverige!!! peaceful country
Amphaka
Country:  Thailand, Oct 31, 2008
Travel Sweden already it's hard to stay study Swen just visa travel shorttime
Sheri Poole
Country:  USA, Sep 18, 2008
Very informative. I want to visit and this lets me know the way it is and how nice and interesting it is there.
Ralph J Freedman
Country:  Las Vegas, NV USA, Sep 16, 2008
This was most interesting and informative. Very well done and the pictures were just great. Especially for me as I very much enjoy harbors, boats and things connected with the sea and water. My wife, of 58 years, is from Danydred, and it made her homesick for another visit to her home. Thanks again for the enjoyment. Keep up the wonderful work!!!!!
 
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