To all readers in the U.S. at least. The Scandinavian countries do have Independence Days or National Days - just not on the fourth of July. National Days in Scandinavia are great events for travelers as you can enjoy the locals celebrating with parades and special events on their own national day.

The latest of these holidays took place on June 17 in Iceland. Boy, Iceland certainly knows how to celebrate its national day: travelers can't overlook the parades, street theaters, and many special events on this day. You can find out more about Iceland's National Day or take a look at all the Scandinavian Independence Days & National Days here instead.

What's happening in Scandinavia in July? Quite a bit! Popular outdoor events include:

Roskilde Festival, Denmark

Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Denmark

Karlshamn Baltic Festival, Sweden

Stockholm Jazz Festival, Sweden

Viking Moot Festival in Aarhus, Denmark

Reykholt Music Festival, Iceland

Rattviksdansen Folklore Festival (Rattvik, Sweden)

Olavsoka Festival, Faroe Islands (Denmark)

July in Scandinavia is probably the most popular month for travelers due to the nice weather this time of year. Plus, all the outdoor activities are open now, even though it might get a little crowded sometimes. Since July is such a popular month for Scandinavia travelers, it also means...<read more>