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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.
Activities |
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Copenhagen, Denmark | http://www.visitcopenhagen.com Christianborg Palace 800+ years of history and today, the palace is home to the Parliament, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Supreme Court
The Ancient Baths Royal Library Gardens Superkilen Stroget Shopping Mile 5 minutes from Christiansborg Shopping area with boutiques, cafés, and restaurants
TorvehallerneKBH Some pastry place Castles! Nyhavn Harbor Danish Architecture Centre Tivoli Gardens Christiana Commune Functioning alternative society, a neat place to explore and buy weed Cars are banned, bicycles are the main mode of transport, and horses roam free
Carlsberg Brewery Tours Cisterne The Round Tower |
Berlin, Germany | Clubs |
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
Historical Square, Lilla Torg Square located in the centre of the city, close to the main shopping square “Stortorget” Created in 1590 and was used as a shopping square then and still is today Area has small shops and cafés
Stortorget Malmö Saluhall Triangeln |
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland | Northern Lights Food Tour 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: 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
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Food |
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Copenhagen, Denmark | https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/capital-region/copenhagen/restaurants Food to try:
Restaurants: Alouette The Samuel formel B Marchal Hart Bageri |
Berlin, Germany | Food 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 (sukush? Turkish?) Dong Xuan Center - viatnamese food store
Bourdain recommended spots: |
Malmo, Sweden | Food to try: Restaurants: |
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland | Food to try: Kjotsupa Lamb (Stew) Hot Dog (Lamb) Seafood (Lobster Soup) Skyr (Cake) Fermented Shark Ice Cream
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Flight Info |
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Copenhagen, Denmark | |
Berlin, Germany | |
Malmo, Sweden | |
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland | |
Stay Info |
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Copenhagen, Denmark | |
Berlin, Germany | |
Malmo, Sweden | Airbnbs available |
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland | |
Flights and Transportation |
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Copenhagen, Denmark | Uses officially marked taxis Denmark doesn't have Uber or Lyft 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
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Berlin, Germany | |
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
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Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland | City Center area is walkable Location: from Old Harbour to the Hlemmur bus terminal Electric scooters are available 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 There’s no Lyft or Uber
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 |
Important Info |
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Copenhagen, Denmark | General
US Department of State for Denmark PASSPORT VALIDITY: BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: VACCINATIONS: CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY: CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT:
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Berlin, Germany | General
US Department of State for Germany PASSPORT VALIDITY: BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: VACCINATIONS: CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY: CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT:
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Malmo, Sweden | General
US Department of State for Sweden PASSPORT VALIDITY: BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: VACCINATIONS: CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY: CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT:
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Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland | General
US Department of State for Iceland PASSPORT VALIDITY: BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: VACCINATIONS: CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY: CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT:
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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
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Budget and Personal Expenses |
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Copenhagen, Denmark | Stays Transportation Food Other
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Berlin, Germany | Stays Transportation Food Other
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Malmo, Sweden | Stays Transportation Food Other
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Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland | Stays Transportation Food Other
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Flights and Transportation | Train: Copenhagen to Malmo - $12/person Train: Berlin to Copenhagen EasyJet Flight: Copenhagen to Berlin - about $100 round trip EasyJet Flight: Copenhagen to Berlin with 2 bags - about $215 round trip
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Copenhagen | |
The Villa Hotel (pastry espresso spot inside) Danish Architecture Centre Christianborg Palace Landbageriet (focaccia and cinnamon rolls) Cafe Claude’s Hands (hot egg) Rosenburg Castle Delicatessen Canal Tour Kaffe Konceptor Aps (alcoholic coffees) Tivoli Hostels: Generator CPH Downtown Hostel
That one bar after Le Petit something (breakfast with skyr) Pharmacy Apotek Orange houses Traditional Smorrebrod from? Lagkagehuset Groennin (cafe by castle park I think?) Other castle and cathedral thing Ice skating area Freetown Christiana No photos Don’t interact with dogs due to recent tension there Pusher street is a little weird and the locals aren’t supporting it due to recent gang violence Christmas Market (and maybe regular market?) is before pusher street and an exit exists next to the market
Botanical garden shop (not recommended for people with asthma, something funky in there) Cinema place
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Recommended Establishments
Coffee Shops | Music Venues |
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland
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Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland
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Museums & Memorials | Bars & Breweries |
Berlin, Germany The Wall East Side Gallery
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland
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Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland
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Theaters | Food Halls & Markets |
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland
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Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland
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Notable Neighborhoods | Notable Eats |
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland
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Berlin, Germany Hofbrau Munchen (well known) Zeit Fuer Brot (amazing bakery) Turkish place for breakfast (find name) Doner place near laundromat for currywurst and doner [find name and insert] House of Small Wonder (in that one neighborhood)
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland
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Art Districts & Murals | Grocery & Retail Shops |
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland
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Copenhagen, Denmark Stroget Shopping Center Fotex Foods Netto
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland
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One Bag Packing List Example |
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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 Merino wool socks Thermal leggings for skirt Loungewear items Socks, panties, bras Waterproof boots Swimsuit (Reykjavik hot springs?) Berlin clubbing outfit (tbd) Socks, panties, bras Waterproof boots Second pair of shoes (tbd) Swimsuit Toiletries (see subtask for full list) Bag/purse thing Phone Wallet Pen
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Toiletries Day cream Night cream Tylenol Toothpaste Toothbrush Deodorant Conditioner Shampoo Face wash or scrub Body wash Flossers/floss Razor Sunscreen Brush Tampons Earplugs SPF chapstick
Makeup Foundation Sponge with holder Mascara
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Itinerary Example |
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Copenhagen, Denmark |
Day 1 (Monday) | Group leaves home airport |
Day 2 (Tuesday) | Group arrives in Copenhagen at noon/around midday |
Day 3 (Wednesday) | Chill in Copenhagen |
Day 4 (Thursday) | Go to Tivoli |
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 Club night in Berlin
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Day 6 (Saturday) | Day in Berlin Club night in Berlin
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Day 7 (Sunday) | Leave Berlin to Copenhagen via 7 hour train and sleep OR fly out |
Copenhagen Leg 2 |
Day 7 (Sunday) | Leave Berlin to Copenhagen via 7 hour train and sleep |
Day 8 (Monday) | Wake up in Copenhagen, go to Malmo for the day |
Malmo, Sweden |
Day 8 (Monday) | Go to Malmo for the day, then come back to Copenhagen |
Copenhagen Leg 3 |
Day 8 (Monday) | Come back to Copenhagen from Malmo |
Day 9 (Tuesday) | Chill in Copenhagen |
Day 10 (Wednesday) | Chill in Copenhagen |
Day 11 (Thursday) | Depart in the evening to Iceland |
Keflavik/Reykjavik, Iceland |
Day 11 (Thursday) | Arrive in Iceland evening to midnight |
Day 12 (Friday) | Fly to home airport in evening |