Would love to hear from british expats in Sweden

Hi Charlotte,

Cwmbran's a lot different from Sverige - I know them both fairly well. We lived in northern Sweden/Vasternorrland for over six years - now resident France, and have also lived in Spain. We found the locals, in a small scattered forest village, to be generally welcoming, friendly and helpful. We struggled with the language - always tricky, largely because of the sounds/noises they make, not what you'd expect at times - but have a reasonable grasp now. My wife attended SFI which helps enormously with language teaching/training etc. Jobs are very difficult - nearly impossible, in reality - without Swedish language and there is a marked reluctance to employ non-native Swedes, for sure. However, overall it's a wonderful place full of unexpected paradoxes, contradictions and immense beauty. Go for it. BTW outside major pop centres/cities rural property is very attractive and attractively priced!