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Itinerary (NEED TO EDIT)

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Copenhagen, Denmark

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Berlin, Germany

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Malmo, Sweden

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Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland

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Activities

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Copenhagen, Denmark

http://www.visitcopenhagen.com

Hidden passageways

1. Yorks passage

2. X

3. X

Christianborg Palace

1. 800+ years of history and today, the palace is home to the Parliament, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Supreme Court

Royal Library

The Ancient Baths

1. Ancient bath house

Agnetta and the Mermen

Royal Library Gardens

1. Garden haven, small pond, looks like a medieval garden with hedges

Superkilen

1. City block painted red and pink, public park in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark

Stroget Shopping Mile

1. 5 minutes from Christiansborg

2. Shopping area with boutiques, cafés, and restaurants

TorvehallerneKBH

1. Fresh food market

2. Urban, covered marketplace featuring stalls with local produce, gourmet foods, beverages & desserts

3. Website

Pastry Place

1. DANISHES

Castles!

1. 8 different castles

2. Website

Nyhavn Harbor

1. Nautical vibe, colorful shore-side with tall ships docked along the quays

Danish Architecture Centre

1. First permanent exhibition on Danish architecture

2. https://dac.dk/en/

Tivoli Gardens

1. Amusement park dating from 1843

2. A review video says it’s pricey

Christiana Commune

1. Functioning alternative society

2. A neat place to explore and buy weed

3. Cars are banned, bicycles are the main mode of transport, and horses roam free

Carlsberg Brewery Tours

1. Brewery

2. Temporarily closed for renovation until autumn 2023

Cisterne

1. Underground art

The Round Tower

1. Astronomy tower from 17th century

2. $6 per person

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Berlin, Germany

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Malmo, Sweden

1. Malmö Castle

2. Malmö Castle was built from 1537 to 1542 on top of ruins from an old fort

3. It is the oldest preserved Renaissance castle in Scandinavia, and today it is used for a variety of different experiences and exhibitions

1. Historical Square, Lilla Torg

2. Square located in the centre of the city, close to the main shopping square “Stortorget”

3. Created in 1590 and was used as a shopping square then and still is today

4. Area has small shops and cafés

1. Stortorget

2. Shopping square

1. Malmö Saluhall

2. Food counters serving ramen, ice cream, falafel & poke in a repurposed dockside industrial space

1. Triangeln

2. Eclectic, urban mall offering eateries and high-end stores

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Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland

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Northern Lights

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Priority

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Food Tour

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Cost is about $100 for 3hr tour - which is about the cost of 3ish small meals (tacos, burger, entrees all cost about $45 each)

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Blue Lagoon Iceland

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About:

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Hot springs with geothermal seawater

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Plethora of volcanic landscapes, rising pillars of steam

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Winter months (December-February) offer the chance to see the Northern Lights

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Getting there:

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15 min drive from Keflavik Airport

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45-minute drive from Reykjavik

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Visitors can also take a bus or a guided tour from Reykjavik to the Blue Lagoon

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Reservations:

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Will want to book asap

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Must book several months in advance to ensure your space, likely will be turned away at the door without a reservation especially during peak tourist season (June-August)

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Things to note:

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It’s a requirement to shower naked in public before entering the lagoon, to ensure that the highest hygiene standards are maintained. Though uncomfortable for some, nudity is not taboo in Icelandic culture, so worry not; no one’s looking.

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Towels and swimsuits are available for rent, visitors are also welcome to bring their own towels and swimsuits

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Hours:

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January-May, 08:00-21:00

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June 1st -August 20th, 07:00-24:00

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August 21st - January, 08:00-22:00

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Food

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Copenhagen, Denmark

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/capital-region/copenhagen/restaurants

1. Pastries, danishes

2. Hot dogs

3. Smørbrød (open faced sandwich)

4. Fish

5. Pork

6. Danish beer

Alouette 1 Michelin Star (And a Green Star) - Modern Cuisine $$$ https://www.restaurantalouette.dk/

The Samuel 1 Michelin Star - Create Cuisine $$$ https://www.thesamuel.dk/

formel B 1 Michelin Star - Modern Cuisine $$$ https://formelfamily.dk/

Marchal - 1 Michelin Star - French Contemporary (Good for Lunch) https://www.dangleterre.com/

Hart Bageri

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Berlin, Germany

1. Turkish and Greek food

2. Currywurst

3. Doner kebab

4. Jelly donut

5. Beer with flavor added

6. Eisbein - pork knuckle

7. Bouletten -

8. Kassler - thick boiled ham

9. With cheese noodles

10. Ka- Potato pancake with applesauce on top

11. Turkish simit (pastry) with Turkish tea

12. Turkish bakery breakfast (sukush? Turkish?)

13. Dong Xuan Center - viatnamese food store

Bourdain spots:

1. No Reservations

2. Prater Beer Garden

3. Konnopke's Imbiss

4. Rogacki

5. Hasir Ocakbasi

6. Bräustüberl Weihenstephan

7. Parts Unknown

8. Fleischerei Domke

9. Michelberger Restaurant

10. Zum Schusterjungen

11. Lichtblick-Kino

12. Compact cinema, seating 32 people, showing documentaries & foreign-language films with subtitles

13. Try turkish and greek food

Bourdain:

No Reservations

1. Prater Beer Garden

2. Konnopke's Imbiss

3. Rogacki

4. Hasir Ocakbasi

5. Bräustüberl Weihenstephan

Parts Unknown

1. Fleischerei Domke

2. Michelberger Restaurant

3. Zum Schusterjungen

4. Lichtblick-Kino

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Malmo, Sweden

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Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland

1. Kjotsupa

2. Lamb (Stew)

3. Hot Dog (Lamb)

4. Seafood (Lobster Soup)

5. Skyr (Cake)

6. Fermented Shark

7. Ice Cream

Lava at Blue Lagoon

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Flight Info

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Copenhagen, Denmark

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Berlin, Germany

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Malmo, Sweden

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Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland

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Stay Info

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Copenhagen, Denmark

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1. Copenhagen Downtown Hostel

2. Generator Hostel

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

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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

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Malmo, Sweden

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Hostel, Airbnb

1. Can be a day trip

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Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland

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Hostel, Airbnb

Hotel at airport

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Important Info

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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)

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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).

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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Budget and Personal Expenses

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Copenhagen, Denmark

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1. Stays

2. Transportation

3. Food

4. Other

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Berlin, Germany

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1. Stays

2. Transportation

3. Food

4. Other

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Malmo, Sweden

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1. Stays

2. Transportation

3. Food

4. Other

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Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland

Transportation

1. Bus transportation in Reykjavik:

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

3. Airport transportation:

4. Bus service:

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

6. Ride time: 45 to 60 minutes

7. Taxi:

8. Starting price is around $110 USD

Stays

Food

Other

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Flights and Transportation

1. Train: Copenhagen to Malmo - $12/person

2. Train: Berlin to Copenhagen

3. Flight: Copenhagen to Berlin - about $100

Reykjavik

1. Bus transportation in Reykjavik:

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

3. Airport transportation:

4. Bus service:

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

6. Ride time: 45 to 60 minutes

7. Taxi:

8. Starting price is around $110 USD

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Packing List Example

Pack:

Thin scarf thing

Merino wool gloves

Sweater blue cashmere

Thermal shirts (4)

Green shirt

Grey Henley

Red down puffer vest

Yoga pants (3)

Sweater black merino wool

Wool skirt

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Overview: A guide to traveling to four countries in Northern Europe during December; Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Iceland. Please note, this guide is utilizing a layover in Iceland.

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Destinations Copenhagen, Denmark Berlin, Germany Malmo, Sweden Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland

Tip

Intro Why traveling to Northern Europe in the middle of winter is worth it Although it’s very cold, Copenhagen during the holidays is beautiful. There are winter activities, both inside and outside, including ice skating and socializing over board games. There’s a huge hygge culture in the winter with an abundance of heat lamps, blankets to wrap up in, and faux fur draped over seating areas. The city is decorated in red woven hearts and twinkling Christmas lights; it’s truly charming. To me, visiting a place outside of peak tourist times (usually winter) is beneficial because it gives me a more realistic feel of how it is to live in that place outside of summer. If you can handle the winter, then the summertime will be much better. More reasons to visit in December Navigating the city with less tourists is a plus There are a ton of Christmas markets in Copenhagen and a big one in Berlin Copenhagen has delicious traditional Christmas food at certain establishments The Nyhavn canal is frozen in the early mornings around 4:00-6:00 am and is beautiful because the lights from the city reflect off the ice Great for photos

Important Info
Copenhagen, Denmark	General http://www.visitcopenhagen.com Most residents speak English Currency: DKK, Danish Krone or Kroner (plural) Check Google for the current exchange rate Mixed gender bathrooms are normal J-walking is looked down upon, at least at intersections Talking loudly in public, especially on public transit is looked down upon Watch where you walk, there are a lot of bike lanes that are easy to step into by mistake Panel panelIconId atlassian-check_mark panelIcon :check_mark: bgColor #FFFFFF US Department of State for Denmark PASSPORT VALIDITY: Recommend at least 6 months beyond your period of stay BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: One page per stamp TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Not required for stays under 90 days VACCINATIONS: None CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY: 10,000 Euros (or equivalent) CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT: 10,000 Euros (or equivalent)
Berlin, Germany	General Most residents speak German, 56% speak English Currency: Euro € Check Google for the current exchange rate Recycle or else you could get fined Talking loudly in public, especially on public transit is looked down upon Many nightlife establishments in Berlin allow smoking indoors. If you plan to go to bars or clubs, be prepared to smell strongly of smoke the next day. Locating a laundromat as well as Febreze (there is a German version of this at the grocery store) is recommended. Locate bars and clubs before arriving. Nightlife establishments are closed usually from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and many don’t even open until 11:00 pm. German phrases: Danka - thanks Skoal - cheers Prosit - drinking to one’s health Panel panelIconId atlassian-check_mark panelIcon :check_mark: bgColor #FFFFFF US Department of State for Germany PASSPORT VALIDITY: Three months beyond planned date of departure from the Schengen area including transit (strictly enforced). BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: Two pages. TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Not required for stays under 90 days. VACCINATIONS: None CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY: 10,000€ (euros or equivalent). CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT: 10,000€ (euros or equivalent).
Malmo, Sweden	General The Official Guide to Sweden Most residents speak English Currency: SEK, Swedish Krona Check Google for the current exchange rate Panel panelIconId atlassian-check_mark panelIcon :check_mark: bgColor #FFFFFF US Department of State for Sweden PASSPORT VALIDITY: At least three months beyond the period of stay BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: Space for entry and exit stamps TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Not required for stays under 90 days VACCINATIONS: None CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY: 10,000 Euros (or equivalent) CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT: 10,000 Euros (or equivalent)
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland	General https://www.visiticeland.com/ Most residents speak English Currency: ISK, Icelandic Krona Check Google for the current exchange rate Weather in Iceland can be extremely volatile, especially wind so take care Panel panelIconId atlassian-check_mark panelIcon :check_mark: bgColor #FFFFFF US Department of State for Iceland PASSPORT VALIDITY: Three months required, six months recommended beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area. BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: Two pages required for entry stamp TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Not required for stays less than 90 days VACCINATIONS: None CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY: Any amount over 10,000 Euros or equivalent must be declared CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT: Any amount over 10,000 Euros or equivalent must be declared
General Prep	Bring cash Alert credit cards and banks of travel Practice DuoLingo phrases (not required) Tipping not expected but rounding to 10% for exceptional service is nice to do Take photos of documents Print out to back up (passport, ID, Covid card), leave copy at home and take one with

Stay Info
⭐ Pro tip: If you want to make friends with people traveling from Australia, staying at a hostel and socializing in common areas increases your odds significantly. I recommend hostels in Europe, not the US.
Copenhagen, Denmark	Copenhagen Downtown Hostel Generator Hostel Steel House Hostel
Berlin, Germany	Airbnbs available St Christopher’s Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz https://www.st-christophers.co.uk/berlin/alexanderplatz-hostel/?checkIn=2023-10-03&checkOut=2023-10-06 Generator Hostel
Malmo, Sweden	Airbnbs available Day trip via train You can take the Metro from downtown Copenhagen to the CPH airport, then board the train to Malmo from there Takes less than an hour
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland	Airbnbs available Hotel Aurora at airport (ideal for layovers) 5 minute walk outside of airport Breakfast is provided

Flights & Transportation
Copenhagen, Denmark	Copenhagen is very walkable Uses officially marked taxis Denmark doesn't have Uber or Lyft Buses are available, cheap and clean Bikes are very popular and common, along with renting bikes 4 metro lines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Easy way to go all over town How to get around Copenhagen
Berlin, Germany	Clever Shuttle Lyft is available in Berlin Berlin is very walkable but big so there is a lot of ground to cover U-Bahn trains available Train from Berlin airport (BER) to Alexanderplatz in Berlin is about an hour long Only some stations have lockers A bus taxi: rideshare eco-taxi where you share the ride with other peeps, almost like a bus Travel between Copenhagen and Berlin Fastest route: There is a plane you can take for 1 hour Scenic route: There is a train you can take for 6-7 hours You can sleep on the train or see the German countryside
Malmo, Sweden	Malmo is walkable Can walk to most landmarks Bikes are very common Most hotels offer bike rentals Bike rental apps: Donkey Bike or Malmö by Bike Travel between Copenhagen and Malmo You can take the Metro from downtown Copenhagen to the airport, then board the train to Malmo from there
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland	There’s no Lyft or Uber Electric scooters are available City Center area is walkable Bus transportation in Reykjavik is easy, cheap, and gets you to the best spots in the city Straeto, Reykjavik’s public transport company: bus routes, times, and fares Regular bus ticket: 480 kr (3.30 USD) during the day and 960 kr (6.55 USD) at night Buses travel up and down Hverfisgata street, but it's best to wander Laugavegur, the main shopping street, on foot Travel Between KEF airport and Reykjavik Airport transport bus service: Shuttle bus is fairly priced and travels to and from Keflavik Airport frequently Ride time: 45 to 60 minutes Taxi: Starting price is around $110 USD Reykjavik Bus transportation in Reykjavik: Regular bus ticket: 480 kr (3.30 USD) during the day and 960 kr (6.55 USD) at night Airport transport bus service: Tickets can be purchased on Icelandair flight (during flight) Shuttle bus is fairly priced and travels to and from Keflavik Airport frequently Ride time: 45 to 60 minutes Taxi: Starting price is around $110 USD Flying Icelandair If your layover is in Iceland and you are flying Icelandair Icelandair allows a free stopover for up to 7 days due to Iceland promoting tourism Check out Reykjavik if you can There is an option to buy bus tickets from the airport to Reykjavik on an Icelandair flight Keflavik is a nice option too Blue Lagoon is near the airport Hot springs with geothermal seawater surrounded by volcanoes Will not be open at times due to volcanic activity

Budget & Personal Expenses
Copenhagen, Denmark	Stays Transportation Food Other (souvenirs, etc.)
Berlin, Germany	Stays Transportation Food Other (souvenirs, etc.)
Malmo, Sweden	Stays Transportation Food Other (souvenirs, etc.)
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland	Stays Transportation Food Other (souvenirs, etc.)
Flights and Transportation	Taxi: CPH airport to City Center of Copenhagen is $20-$40 Bus: Copenhagen bus tickets average around $7 per ride Train: Copenhagen to Malmo is $12/person Train: Berlin to Copenhagen around $97/person to $110/person The price can change depending how far you book in advance, we recommend checking as we ended up flying instead and the flight was only an hour vs 6-8 hours. Train: Berlin airport (BER) to Alexanderplatz in Berlin is EasyJet Flight: Copenhagen to Berlin - about $100 round trip EasyJet Flight: Copenhagen to Berlin with 2 bags - about $215 round trip Small cabin bag: 1 x under seat cabin bag (max. 45 x 36 x 20 cm) Large cabin bag: 1 x large cabin bag (max. 56 x 45 x 25 cm

National Foods
Copenhagen, Denmark	https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/capital-region/copenhagen/restaurants Foods to try: Pastries, Danishes Hot dogs Smørbrød (open faced sandwich) Fish Pork Danish beer
Berlin, Germany	Foods to try: Turkish and Greek food Currywurst Doner kebab Jelly donut Beer with flavor added Eisbein - pork knuckle Bouletten - Kassler - thick boiled ham With cheese noodles Ka- Potato pancake with applesauce on top Turkish simit (pastry) with Turkish tea Turkish bakery breakfast Dong Xuan Center - Viatnamese food store
Malmo, Sweden	Foods to try: Kanelbulle Filmjölk Toast Skagen Foraged berries Husmanskost Prinsesstårta Lingonberries
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland	Foods to try: Kjotsupa Lamb (Stew) Hot Dog (Lamb) Seafood (Lobster Soup) Skyr (Cake) Fermented Shark Ice Cream

Recommended Establishments & Activities

Coffee Shops & Breakfast Spots	Museums, Castles & Memorials
Panel bgColor #DEEBFF Copenhagen, Denmark Buka Kaf Bar Cafe Claude’s Hands (hot egg) Hart Bagery (bakery - owner worked at Noma) The Villa Hotel (pastry and espresso cafe inside) Bastard Cafe (board games, Hygge culture) Landbageriet (focaccia and cinnamon rolls) Lille Petra (incredible skyr breakfast) Lagkagehuset Groennin (cafe by castle park) Panel bgColor #FFFAE6 Berlin, Germany Coffee Fellows Cafe Panel bgColor #EAE6FF Malmo, Sweden Katarina Panel bgColor #E3FCEF Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland	Panel bgColor #DEEBFF Copenhagen, Denmark Danish Architecture Centre https://dac.dk/en/ Castles: Website Christianborg Palace 800+ years of history and today, the palace is home to the Parliament, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Supreme Court Rosenburg Castle Royal Library Gardens Garden haven, small pond, looks like a medieval garden with hedges Panel bgColor #FFFAE6 Berlin, Germany The Wall East Side Gallery Panel bgColor #EAE6FF Malmo, Sweden Malmö Castle Malmö Castle was built from 1537 to 1542 on top of ruins from an old fort It is the oldest preserved Renaissance castle in Scandinavia, and today it is used for a variety of different experiences and exhibitions Panel bgColor #E3FCEF Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland
Theaters & Theme Parks	Bars, Beer Gardens & Breweries
Panel bgColor #DEEBFF Copenhagen, Denmark Cinemateket National center for cinema culture showing Danish films on 3 screens, plus a restaurant & cafe Tivoli Gardens Amusement park dating from 1843 Raclette mac and cheese food stand Panel bgColor #FFFAE6 Berlin, Germany Lichtblick-Kino Compact cinema, seating 32 people, showing documentaries & foreign-language films with subtitles Panel bgColor #EAE6FF Malmo, Sweden Panel bgColor #E3FCEF Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland	Panel bgColor #DEEBFF Copenhagen, Denmark Cucaracha bar Carlsberg Brewery Tours Panel bgColor #FFFAE6 Berlin, Germany Eschschloraque (hidden bar) Hofbrau Munchen (well known) Panel bgColor #EAE6FF Malmo, Sweden Panel bgColor #E3FCEF Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland
Grocery & Retail Shops	Food Halls & Markets
Panel bgColor #DEEBFF Copenhagen, Denmark Stroget Shopping Mile 5 minutes from Christiansborg Shopping area with boutiques, cafés, and restaurants Fotex Foods Netto Pharmacy Apotek Botanisk Have (botanical garden) We just went to the shop which was very cute Panel bgColor #FFFAE6 Berlin, Germany Thrift stores We went to one in Alexanderplatz within the Mitte neighborhood Panel bgColor #EAE6FF Malmo, Sweden Stortorget Shopping square and historic market created in 1540 Historical Square, Lilla Torg Square located in the centre of the city, close to the main shopping square “Stortorget” Created in 1540 and was used as a shopping square then and still is today Oldest square in Malmo Triangeln Eclectic, urban mall offering eateries and high-end stores Panel bgColor #E3FCEF Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland	Panel bgColor #DEEBFF Copenhagen, Denmark TorvehallerneKBH Fresh food market Website Coffee Collective Roert KBH (smorrebrod) El Mercado (tapas) Ma Poule (ham shop) Tante T (tea) Omegn & Venner (cheese shop) Christmas Market by NyHaven Christmas Markets Gluhwein Hot Toddies Currywurst Panel bgColor #FFFAE6 Berlin, Germany Flea markets We went to one in the Mitte neighborhood Pop-up hidden Christmas Markets We went to one in the Mitte neighborhood Dong Xuan Center Viatnamese food store Panel bgColor #EAE6FF Malmo, Sweden Malmö Saluhall Malmö Saluhall In a repurposed dockside industrial space - apparently the pizza there is very good Clemens Kott & Husman Panel bgColor #E3FCEF Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland Lava at Blue Lagoon
Notable Neighborhoods	Notable Eats
Panel bgColor #DEEBFF Copenhagen, Denmark Nyhavn Harbor Nautical vibe, colorful shore-side with tall ships docked along the quays Nyboder Houses Orange former naval barracks, worth checking out! Freetown Christiana An intentional community and commune in the Christianshavn neighborhood Functioning alternative society No photos Don’t interact with dogs due to recent tension there Cars are banned, bicycles are the main mode of transport, and horses roam free Pusher street is a little weird and the locals aren’t supporting it due to recent gang violence - can be avoided Christmas Market (and maybe regular market?) is before pusher street and an exit exists next to the market Panel bgColor #FFFAE6 Berlin, Germany Panel bgColor #EAE6FF Malmo, Sweden Historical Square, Lilla Torg Square located in the centre of the city, close to the main shopping square “Stortorget” Created in 1540 and was used as a shopping square then and still is today Oldest square in Malmo Panel bgColor #E3FCEF Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland	Panel bgColor #DEEBFF Copenhagen, Denmark Killer Kebab Thai Takeaway Kebanistan Delicatessen Dandelion Burger Hidden Dim Sum Studio X Kitchen (must get folded eggs) Mum’s Deli La Tre Street (Pho) Aamanns 1921 (amazing new Nordic food $$$) Kaffe Konceptor (alcoholic coffees) Domhusets Smørrebrød Panel bgColor #FFFAE6 Berlin, Germany Zeit Fuer Brot (amazing bakery with a white raspberry Schnecke to die for - Schnecke translates to “snail” but it’s referring to the shape of the swirling pastry) Turkish food for breakfast We went to an eatery in Alexanderplatz within the Mitte neighborhood Doner place for currywurst and doner We went to an eatery in Alexanderplatz within the Mitte neighborhood House of Small Wonder in the Mitte neighborhood Panel bgColor #EAE6FF Malmo, Sweden Clemens Kott & Husman Panel bgColor #E3FCEF Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland
Art Districts & Murals	Music Venues
Panel bgColor #DEEBFF Copenhagen, Denmark Panel bgColor #FFFAE6 Berlin, Germany East Side Gallery Murals and graffiti are all over Berlin Panel bgColor #EAE6FF Malmo, Sweden Panel bgColor #E3FCEF Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland	Panel bgColor #DEEBFF Copenhagen, Denmark Panel bgColor #FFFAE6 Berlin, Germany M-Bia (underground industrial music) Schokoladen (tiny disco dance hall but not necessarily disco music) Panel bgColor #EAE6FF Malmo, Sweden Panel bgColor #E3FCEF Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland
Tours & Other Activities	Hot Springs & Bath Houses
Panel bgColor #DEEBFF Copenhagen, Denmark Canal Tour Broens Skøjtebane ice skating rink Open in winter, food and drinks available Broens Street Food Relaxed outdoor space with street food stands and alcoholic drinks Superkilen City block painted red and pink, public park in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark Cisterne Underground art The Round Tower Astronomy tower from 17th century $6 per person Panel bgColor #FFFAE6 Berlin, Germany Panel bgColor #EAE6FF Malmo, Sweden Panel bgColor #E3FCEF Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland Northern Lights Priority Food Tour Cost is about $100 for 3hr tour - which is about the cost of 3ish small meals (tacos, burger, entrees all cost about $45 each)	Panel bgColor #DEEBFF Copenhagen, Denmark The Ancient Baths Ancient bath house Panel bgColor #FFFAE6 Berlin, Germany Panel bgColor #EAE6FF Malmo, Sweden Panel bgColor #E3FCEF Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland Blue Lagoon Iceland About: Hot springs with geothermal seawater Plethora of volcanic landscapes, rising pillars of steam Winter months (December-February) offer the chance to see the Northern Lights Getting there: 15 min drive from Keflavik Airport 45-minute drive from Reykjavik Visitors can also take a bus or a guided tour from Reykjavik to the Blue Lagoon Reservations: Will want to book asap Must book several months in advance to ensure your space, likely will be turned away at the door without a reservation especially during peak tourist season (June-August) Things to note: It’s a requirement to shower naked in public before entering the lagoon, to ensure that the highest hygiene standards are maintained. Though uncomfortable for some, nudity is not taboo in Icelandic culture, so worry not; no one’s looking. Towels and swimsuits are available for rent, visitors are also welcome to bring their own towels and swimsuits Hours: January-May, 08:00-21:00 June 1st -August 20th, 07:00-24:00 August 21st - January, 08:00-22:00

Itinerary Template
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⭐ Need to know Copenhagen will be the base to visit the other countries You will need a flight to and from Copenhagen over the course of 12 days Be prepared to travel with your bags, one bag recommended It is possible to travel with one bag in winter This has been tested by men and women If you cannot travel with all your bags, be prepared to leave them in a locker or a stay of some sort while you are in Berlin and Malmo Bringing extra bags have additional costs due to baggage fees with airlines as well as locker or additional stay fees ⭐ Summary Copenhagen for a few days Berlin for the weekend for exploring and clubbing Back to Copenhagen Copenhagen to Malmo for a day trip Back to Copenhagen Copenhagen to Keflavik for layover in Iceland Iceland layover on the way back to US
Copenhagen, Denmark
Day 1 (Monday)	Group leaves home airport
Day 2 (Tuesday)	Group arrives in Copenhagen (hopefully morning or midday) Chill in Copenhagen Explore or chill out Try new delicious food
Day 3 (Wednesday)	Chill in Copenhagen Explore or do activity Try new delicious food
Day 4 (Thursday)	Chill in Copenhagen Explore or do activity Try new delicious food
Day 5 (Friday)	Leave for Berlin in the morning via flight (ideally Friday for weekend clubbing)
Berlin, Germany
Day 5 (Friday)	Leave for Berlin in the morning via flight Arrive in Berlin Explore during the day, try new foods or do activity Club night in Berlin Nightlife does not start until 11:00 pm, rarely 10:00 pm
Day 6 (Saturday)	Day in Berlin Explore more, do activity, and/or try new foods Club night in Berlin Saturday nights are much busier than Friday nights
Day 7 (Sunday)	Leave Berlin to Copenhagen via 7 hour train and sleep OR fly out We opted to fly out and recommend this as we were exhausted We flew in the afternoon so we had the morning to further explore
Copenhagen Leg 2
Day 7 (Sunday)	Leave Berlin to Copenhagen via 7 hour train and sleep Be back in Copenhagen by (insert time)
Day 8 (Monday)	Wake up in Copenhagen, go to Malmo for the day You can take the Metro from the City Center in Copenhagen to the airport, then board the train to Malmo from there
Malmo, Sweden
Day 8 (Monday)	Go to Malmo for the day, then come back to Copenhagen Explore and try new delicious food You can take the train from Malmo to the Copenhagen airport, then the Metro to the City Center in Copenhagen
Copenhagen Leg 3
Day 8 (Monday)	Come back to Copenhagen from Malmo Explore, do activity or chill out Try new delicious food
Day 9 (Tuesday)	Chill in Copenhagen Explore or do activity Try new delicious food
Day 10 (Wednesday)	Chill in Copenhagen Explore or do activity Try new delicious food
Day 11 (Thursday)	Depart in the evening to Iceland
Keflavik & Reykjavik, Iceland
Day 11 (Thursday)	Arrive in Iceland If you are flying Icelandair Icelandair allows a free stopover for up to 7 days due to Iceland promoting tourism There is an option to buy bus tickets from the airport to Reykjavik on an Icelandair flight Exploring is limited during December as there is 5 hours of daylight maximum Sunrise is between 10:00-11:00 am Sunset is between 3:00-4:00 pm If your layover is around 24 hours Check out Reykjavik if there is enough time during the layover Keflavik is closer to the airport and a nice backup option but a taxi is required to go there Explore, try new food or do an activity (transportation required) Blue Lagoon is near the airport
Day 12 (Friday)	Fly to home airport in evening

One Bag Packing List Example

Pack

• Thin scarf thing

• Merino wool gloves

• Thin merino wool hat

• Sweater blue cashmere

• Thermal shirts (3)

• Yoga pants (3)

• Wool skirt

• Technical fleece

• Merino wool socks

• Long down puffer

• Thermal leggings for skirt

• Loungewear items

• Socks, panties, bras

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Waterproof boots

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Socks, panties, bras

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Swimsuit

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General

Day cream

Night cream

Tylenol

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Earplugs

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