Originally the homeland of warlike Viking warriors, Northern Europe endured a long period of war and chaos.
1. Maintain a balanced, simple life
To adapt to the cold climate, Northern European people always promote a simple lifestyle and the qualities of humility and frugality.
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Besides, people focus on living a natural, moderate life and aim for balance and harmony.
2. Prioritize family
For each person, a warm family is the solid foundation of a successful and happy life.
3. Take a break in the spirit of Fika
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Fika is a unique `national` habit that has permeated Swedish culture for many generations.
Tips for living
Learn to enjoy life with the Swedish Lagom philosophy
4. Enjoy the cold weather
Half of Northern Europe is affected by a polar climate.
5. Regularly take sauna baths
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Sauna bathing is a typical traditional custom of the people of the Scandinavian peninsula.
6. Travel by bicycle
Bicycles are one of the most common sights in the beautiful Nordic countries.
Denmark and Sweden are the two countries that travel by bike the most in this region.
Tips for living
The interesting secret of the Hygge lifestyle comes from Denmark
7. Eat authentic Nordic style
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Eating properly is a secret to living a healthy and happy life that everyone knows but it is not easy to do.
8. Producing the world’s largest clean fuel source
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Currently, 98% of Norway’s electricity output comes from renewable energy, mainly hydropower, wind, and geothermal.
Since 2012, 50% of Sweden’s electricity consumption has come from green energy.
Denmark is one of the leading wind energy producers.
Thanks to proactive energy production and regeneration, the atmosphere of the Nordic region is always fresh and clean.