Living in Uppsala

Uppsala is very diverse in terms of cultures and attitudes.  The fact that there is a large student ratio helps in the assimilation process.  This is not to imply youth, but the fact that lots of older people have returned to class to broaden their job prospective or learn a new skill set.

Employment is rough if you are not fluent in Swedish.  The best place to meet people is at one of the fika (coffee) spots, library or Swedish language courses.

I like the Uppsala life. Uppsala is in Swedish terms a rather large city (Sweden's 4th biggest pop.) but it has a very nice, relaxed smalltown feel to it.

Finding accomodation can be really tricky as a lot of the smaller apartments are being hunted down by the students. It may change soon though as a lot of new housings are being built/planned.

I would think friends are easy to make if you are planning on studying as the town as a whole has a huge amount of students. Apart from studying it may be harder. There is a pretty developed cafe-culture so it might not be entirely impossible

If you plan on moving here, send me an email.

Uppsala is definitely a lovely place to stay. We have been here for one year and really like it.

Uppsala is amazing although it might be a bit dull if you are moving in from a big city like Stockholm, NYC, or Toronto

Housing is a huge problem out there. For that matter it is terrible throughout sweden. You could check out: bostadstockholm.info for apartment rentals.

- W

Hi all,
my work send me to Uppsala for 6 months. I have the challenge to find an apartment to rent in less that 2 months. Where and how to succeed in?
All our advices and information will be great for us (1 wife and 2 children)

thanks

Taupi:
If your company is sending you here, you may want to ask their help in locating an apartment for such a short term.  Many places and services require leases here and most of them are multi year commitments. 

Large companies have access to temporary apartments and or can contact a Realtor that can perhaps assist you.  Good luck and also check areas outside Uppsala, they may be more available.

Hello,
My plan is to take an early retirement, then move in with my partner in Uppsala. I was wondering about the weather. Is it difficult for someone from the U.S. to adjust to it?
Thank you,
Michele

Hi Michela.
I am from New Jersey, originally. The difference is mainly we are land locked and so not so much variation.  The temps range from about 35-45 degrees F every day in the fall.  We have not had any snow, but last year it snowed on Halloween.  I love the cold weather, so I am probably the worst person to ask, lol.  We have a vacation house in Särna where it can be -30 in the winter (celcius)

I prefer the cold also, haha .. the summers here in Ohio are too humid for me. I can imagine beautiful, comfortable summers in Sweden 

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