7 Things To Do Before You Go to Scandinavia

Your "To Do" List Before Your Scandinavian Vacation

Never assume you don't need a visa for international travel, no matter where you're going. After dealing with the current airport security rules, you'll have to get past immigration upon arrival in a new country. If you need a visa in Scandinavia depends mainly on which country you currently live in, and how long you'd like to stay.
Visa Information for Denmark
Visa Information for Finland
Visa Information for Iceland
Visa Information for Norway
Visa Information for Sweden

Make sure to straighten out your travel budget with some great practical tips, and find out about the foreign currency you'll need, otherwise you might find yourself short of cash abroad:
Money & Currencies in Scandinavia
Online Currency Converter
Top 10 Budget Travel Tips for Scandinavia
Top 10 Free Things in Scandinavia

Usually, Scandinavian weather is mild and pleasant for travelers, but nevertheless it can differ a lot from one region to another. Will it be warm and sunny on your vacation, or will you be lucky enough to experience one of the 3 Scandinavian natural phenomena? To find out more about the weather and monthly temperatures at your destination, take a look at the weather in Scandinavia here.

Each of the Scandinavian countries has certain regulations and rules for vaccinations, travelers' prescription medications, safety of food and water, and other common issues. Learn what the current situation and health advisory is for your destination:
Denmark Health Information
Finland Health Information
Iceland Health Information
Norway Health Information
Sweden Health Information

This depends on where in Scandinavia you're headed. Check out the weather in Scandinavia to get a feel for the average temperatures you can expect during your trip. Then take a look at Scandinavia by month which offers timed travel tips - including packing tips - for every month of the year in Scandinavia!

A trip is much easier to enjoy if it's well planned instead of total chaos, don't you agree? Especially if it's your first trip, though, you might need some inspiration for your itinerary:
Flexible 3-20 Day Itinerary for Southern Scandinavia
1-7 Days in Oslo, Norway
2 Weeks in Scandinavia
Driving Tour: Oslo - North Cape

Suprisingly enough, it's not hard to retain a few basic words like "please", "thanks", or "bathroom" even in the Scandinavian languages. If you'd like, you can even print out these useful phrases for travelers and read them on the plane, or use them as cheat sheets during your trip!