The Swedes are definitely ahead of the game when it comes to exploring the outdoors and taking advantage of their natural surroundings. In the northern city of Sundsvall, there is hardly a local who doesn’t know how to pick their own berries and mushrooms from the surrounding forests to prepare into jams, wines, or butters …

It’s possible to be an “off the books” archaeologist in your own neighborhood, even with only 30 extra seconds to spare.

The dragon has since become the symbol of Sundsvall, representing their devastating past and triumphant move forward from the ashes. From high school mascots to store names, their presence can be found everywhere in the city.