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I've been to all cities except Reykjavik. I know Iceland will continue to struggle in years to come as the country has gone bankrupt.
I say Stockholm or Copenhagen if you look for a mid-size city. I believe they will also feel the least alien to an American. Helsinki is the most different, Finnish is a completely different language, and fewer people speak comprehensible English. Oslo is on the small side, costs are high but so are the salaries. Salaries in Stockholm are the lowest for most professions. They are much higher in Copenhagen. The Danes are also a little warmer and fun-loving. I doubt most Americans are used to the reserved nature of Scandinavians, unless they are from Portland, Seattle or Minnesota, and of Scandinavian origin. Americans will probably find it difficult even if they have Scandinavian origin.
If not Stockholm, I would probably go for Copenhagen.
It's the furthest south so probably the warmest out of the ones to choose from
No, not warmer than Stockholm.
Stockholm is slightly drier than Copenhagen and has exactly same temperatures. Copenhagen is on average MAXIMUM 1 degree warmer in winter.
Average high temperature in july is 23 C in Stockholm, and 23 in Copenhagen, Average low is 15 C in Stockholm and 14 C in Copenhagen.
Stockholm has slightly more sunshine too. Avg. high temperature in january is 0 C in copenhagen, and 0 C in Stockholm.
Copenhagen because it's not too far from Amsterdam
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