"Sweden on a sunny day can’t be beat," declared Liz, a graphic designer from the US.
It was a sentiment echoed by Anamta Ali, from Pakistan: "Summers in Sweden are better than in the rest of the world. One shouldn’t miss them for anything!".
The light
Many respondents pointed out that there are few, if any, places in the world that offer the long hours of daylight you can enjoy in Sweden over the summer. "The span of daylight for almost 19 to 20 hours is something you can only experience in Nordics," Ali said.
Elisa Lienhart, who lives in Malmö, said her favourite thing about the season was "sunset at 10pm". "I love having sunlight until late in the night and being able to take a walk after dinner," she said.
It's not just the abundance of light, but also the contrast with Sweden's long, dark winters.
"If you suffer through living here all winter in the cold and dark, it’s foolish to miss out on the beautiful light of summer," noted Kristine Markels Angeby, from the US. "If you endure the eight months of winter, there’s no point leaving when the weather is 'better'," agreed Dan Spring.
The mood
The light also transforms the national personality, turning Swedes from reserved to almost exuberant.
"There's that liveliness associated with the daylight," Ali said. "The sweet noises of kids playing in your backyard or in the playground outside buildings brings out the real vibe of summer for me."
"People are happier. You actually see people. You hear people laughing," Spring said.
"People are more cheerful than usual," agreed Nina Bose, a marketing executive.
Swimming in the sea and lakes, both in city and country
Abigail, a PHD student from the US, said that "taking advantage of Stockholm's many beautiful swim spots" was "truly a dream" and Ulrika Barrling agreed that "the water in the middle of the city" was the best thing about Stockholm in summer.
Similarly, Alexandra Paige said that her favourite thing to do in summer in Malmö, was to cycle to Daniaparken, a swimming area in the harbourside Västra Hamnen area, and go for a swim and an al-fresco supper.
"Nothing hits the spot like biking to Daniaparken with bare legs, taking away an Acai bowl at Açaí & Sånt or Turning Pizza and then making your way down the sea steps to find a perfect spot amongst fellow swimmers," she said. "Food, swim, sunsets. Magic."
"I go swimming every morning with a group of ladies in the local lake. It’s what I look forward to all year long," said another respondent, who wished to remain anonymous. "It reminds me of who I am and what I value and gives me the strength to face a Swedish winter. Just barely."
Others celebrated swimming in the countryside.
"There is nothing like swimming in the clean freshwater lakes of Sweden, and there are many," said Angeby.
Maria Werner contrasted Sweden's beaches with the more built-up ones you get elsewhere in Europe, saying she loved "natural beaches without sun beds or umbrellas" and also the "cool water temperatures".
Maria Henze said she enjoyed "doing a road trip and finding so many random lakes to jump into!".
Debbie, meanwhile, said she loved "everything about Vattenriket", the national park on the outskirts of the city of Kristianstad.
The berries!
Ammar Arnautovic raved about the strawberries you can buy in Sweden in the summer. "You have homegrown strawberries during the whole summer, and they are the sweetest thing ever," he said.
Tine Nilsson said that she loved "that all the berries in the garden and forest are ripe". "When I leave the country, I always miss eating them: gooseberries, blackcurrents, smultron, lingonberries, billberries (blåbär), raspberries, rowanberries, and yellow chantarelles".
Getting out in the countryside
Several foreigners said the thing they most loved about the summer in Sweden was simply the chance to get outside in the beautiful countryside.
"Looking at green everywhere and hearing the wind rustling through the leaves is a great experience to have in Swedish summers," Ali said.
Bose said there were "countless nature reserves to walk or hike in". Carolina Martins from Brazil said she had been to the cool Fjällnora lake near Uppsala, and had enjoyed just being outside and cycling around Uppsala, the city where she lives.
Agata Kułanowska said she loved "great campsites, cold water in rivers, waterfalls, hiking, rendeers on the road... and of course snow scooters on the water", which she said was "my new favourite sport."
It's not TOO hot
"When major parts of Europe are suffering from heat waves, you can enjoy summer here without feeling too hot," said Kamalika Chakraborty, who also praised "the long days and beautiful mornings".
Pamela, from the Philippines, said that she appreciated that it was "summery enough to enjoy wearing sleeveless tops and shorts but not too hot or humid, while Werner said she liked "being able to wear a jacket in Summer".
"I love the temperatures," Martins agreed. "I am originally from Brazil and our summers are incredibly hot."
Are there any little things you love about summer in Sweden that none of the readers above picked up on? Please tell us in the comments below.