Video Summary - Why I Hate Living In Norway

Food & Dining Frustrations in Norway

The speaker feels that restaurant menus don’t feel very “Norwegian,” with most food being non-Norwegian.
They say it’s unlikely tourists will find traditional items, and specifically doubt you’ll find:
- smalahove
- kumle
They claim the overall cuisine feels boring and has limited variety.
They also suggest grocery and food selection feels worse than in other European countries. Examples given:
- Germany: strong vegan options
- Italy: cheap, good pasta
In Norway, they claim good pasta costs about $10 and that adopting a specific diet (e.g., vegan) may require extra effort and time.

The speaker argues the weather is especially bad in Bergen due to local geography:
- The city is surrounded by mountains, which trap rain (described as “the village of the rain”).
- They explain the mechanism as: steam rises, cools, becomes rain, and struggles to move over mountains.
They say rainy conditions make many activities unpleasant or unsafe:
- Beach swimming becomes an issue (they claim swimming is essentially contaminated due to sewer/outflow).
- Hiking on wet mountain terrain can be very slippery and potentially dangerous.
They claim Bergen has an extremely high number of rainy days, citing “about 330 days” of rain (described as a rough estimate from Google in the video).
They add that infrastructure/preparedness seems lacking:
- On the first day of snow, things become chaotic.
- Public transit is frequently delayed:
  - Buses are often 30–40 minutes late
  - Sometimes you may not even get a bus
- They describe a general “everything is late” culture, including buses, trains, teachers, and food deliveries.
They compare this (favorably) to Japan’s perceived punctuality.

The speaker describes social culture as reserved, with strong emphasis on personal space and privacy.
They suggest (from a family perspective—his grandmother) there may be a connection to loneliness among young adults in Scandinavia.
Key points mentioned:
- Scandinavia is portrayed as having some of the loneliest young adults.
- They speculate that luxury/comfort combined with lots of time alone can create a “loop” that deepens loneliness.
They also mention seasonal mental-health effects:
- Polar night / dark times reduce sun exposure in winter, impacting mood and vitamin D.

The video is framed as a personal rant about multiple “annoying” issues, even while acknowledging that Norway is generally a high-quality place to live.
It ends with thanks to viewers, noting the speaker was away due to an exam.