Page Comparison

Copenhagen, Denmark

1. Copenhagen Downtown Hostel

2. Generator Hostel

3. Steel House: https://www.steelhousecopenhagen.com/

Berlin, Germany

Hostel, Airbnb

St Christopher’s Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz

https://www.st-christophers.co.uk/berlin/alexanderplatz-hostel/?checkIn=2023-10-03&checkOut=2023-10-06

Generator:

https://staygenerator.com/hostels/berlin

Malmo, Sweden

Hostel, Airbnb

1. Can be a day trip

Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland

Hostel, Airbnb

Hotel at airport

Copenhagen, Denmark

General

1. Mixed gender bathrooms are normal

Transportation in Copenhagen

1. Uses officially marked taxis

2. Denmark doesn't have Uber or Lyft

3. Bikes are very popular and common, along with renting bikes

4. 4 metro lines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Easy way to go all over town

5. How to get around Copenhagen

US Department of State for Denmark

PASSPORT VALIDITY:

1. Recommend at least 6 months beyond your period of stay

BLANK PASSPORT PAGES:

1. One page per stamp

TOURIST VISA REQUIRED:

1. Not required for stays under 90 days

VACCINATIONS:

1. None

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY:

1. 10,000 Euros (or equivalent)

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT:

1. 10,000 Euros (or equivalent)

Berlin, Germany

General

1. Danka - thanks

2. Skoal - cheers

3. Prosit - drinking to one’s health

Transportation in Berlin

1. Clever Shuttle

2. A bus taxi: rideshare eco-taxi where you share the ride with other peeps, almost like a bus

US Department of State for Germany

PASSPORT VALIDITY:

1. Three months beyond planned date of departure from the Schengen area including transit (strictly enforced).

BLANK PASSPORT PAGES:

1. Two pages.

TOURIST VISA REQUIRED:

1. Not required for stays under 90 days.

VACCINATIONS:

1. None

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY:

1. 10,000€ (euros or equivalent).

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT:

1. 10,000€ (euros or equivalent).

Malmo, Sweden

General

Transportation in Malmo

1. Malmo is walkable

2. Can walk to most landmarks

3. Bikes are very common

4. Most hotels offer bike rentals

5. Bike rental apps: Donkey Bike or Malmö by Bike

US Department of State for Sweden

PASSPORT VALIDITY:

1. At least three months beyond the period of stay

BLANK PASSPORT PAGES:

1. Space for entry and exit stamps

TOURIST VISA REQUIRED:

1. Not required for stays under 90 days

VACCINATIONS:

1. None

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY:

1. 10,000 Euros (or equivalent)

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT:

1. 10,000 Euros (or equivalent)

Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland

General

Transportation in Reykjavik

1. City Center area is walkable

2. Location: from Old Harbour to the Hlemmur bus terminal

3. Electric scooters are available

4. Bus transportation in Reykjavik is easy, cheap, and gets you to the best spots in the city

5. Straeto, Reykjavik’s public transport company: bus routes, times, and fares

6. Regular bus ticket: 480 kr (3.30 USD) during the day and 960 kr (6.55 USD) at night

7. Buses travel up and down Hverfisgata street, but it's best to wander Laugavegur, the main shopping street, on foot

8. There’s no Lyft or Uber

TRAVEL BETWEEN THE KEF AIRPORT AND REYKJAVIK

1. Airport transport bus service:

2. Shuttle bus is fairly priced and travels to and from Keflavik Airport frequently

3. Ride time: 45 to 60 minutes

4. Taxi:

5. Starting price is around $110 USD

US Department of State for Iceland

PASSPORT VALIDITY:

1. Three months required, six months recommended beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area.

BLANK PASSPORT PAGES:

1. Two pages required for entry stamp

TOURIST VISA REQUIRED:

1. Not required for stays less than 90 days

VACCINATIONS:

1. None

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY:

1. Any amount over 10,000 Euros or equivalent must be declared

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT:

1. Any amount over 10,000 Euros or equivalent must be declared

Flights and Transportation

General travel tips:

1. Take photos of documents

2. Print out to back up (passport, ID, Covid card), leave copy at home and take one with

Copenhagen, Denmark

1. Uses officially marked taxis

2. Denmark doesn't have Uber or Lyft

3. Bikes are very popular and common, along with renting bikes

4. 4 metro lines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Easy way to go all over town

5. How to get around Copenhagen

Berlin, Germany

1. Clever Shuttle

2. A bus taxi: rideshare eco-taxi where you share the ride with other peeps, almost like a bus

Malmo, Sweden

1. Malmo is walkable

2. Can walk to most landmarks

3. Bikes are very common

4. Most hotels offer bike rentals

5. Bike rental apps: Donkey Bike or Malmö by Bike

Reykjavik, Iceland

1. City Center area is walkable

2. Location: from Old Harbour to the Hlemmur bus terminal

3. Electric scooters are available

4. Bus transportation in Reykjavik is easy, cheap, and gets you to the best spots in the city

5. Straeto, Reykjavik’s public transport company: bus routes, times, and fares

6. Regular bus ticket: 480 kr (3.30 USD) during the day and 960 kr (6.55 USD) at night

7. Buses travel up and down Hverfisgata street, but it's best to wander Laugavegur, the main shopping street, on foot

8. There’s no Lyft or Uber

TRAVEL BETWEEN THE KEF AIRPORT AND REYKJAVIK

1. Airport transport bus service:

2. Shuttle bus is fairly priced and travels to and from Keflavik Airport frequently

3. Ride time: 45 to 60 minutes

4. Taxi:

5. Starting price is around $110 USD

General Prep

1. Bring cash

2. Alert credit cards and banks of travel

3. Practice DuoLingo phrases (not required)

4. Tipping not expected but rounding to 10% for exceptional service is nice to do