What season is suitable for traveling to northern Europe?

As can be seen from the table below, Northern Europe is not as cold as many people think. May to September is the best season in northern Europe. A long day and the right temperature will undoubtedly make you feel comfortable throughout the journey. The spring and autumn seasons in northern Europe are shorter. Winter is longer. 1 1 month to March of next year. But the snowy winter there is more interesting than the dry, cold and windy weather in northern China.

No matter what season you go to northern Europe, you must bring more clothes. First, washing clothes in restaurants is too expensive, second, buying clothes is too expensive, and third, the temperature and climate in northern Europe are more complicated, especially in spring, summer, autumn and winter. Sometimes the air temperature will differ by more than ten degrees in two days. Right there. Rain-proof coat and snow-proof down jacket are the best companions in cold weather. Some points for attention in shopping

Things in northern Europe are famous for their high quality. Generally speaking, the price is relatively expensive, especially for daily necessities. But if you have a soft spot for international famous brands, you will find that the price here is much lower than that in China.

Leather clothes, furs, crystal products and handicrafts in northern Europe are world-famous products. As far as quality is concerned. The price is not too expensive, and it is really worth recommending.

When shopping, you should pay attention to the business hours of the shops there, because large shopping malls are generally closed all day on Saturday afternoon and Sunday, and the usual business hours are usually from 8 am to 6 pm. As for the interesting stalls in summer, they are only limited by sunrise and sunset. There is also an important ticket, that is, as a guest who stays in northern Europe for a short time, he can enjoy tax refund concessions. The specific method is: When you shop in any store in northern Europe, whether there is a "tax exemption" sign at the door or not, you should ask the owner whether he can issue a tax exemption certificate. The tax allowance generally accounts for 12%-25% of the total store price, so sometimes when you hesitate because the price of a favorite commodity is slightly higher, please carefully calculate the tax deduction price, which may make you make up your mind.

The way to refund the tax is to return the unused goods (with the stamp of the store as proof) and the tax exemption certificate at the duty-free tax refund counter or the airport duty-free cashier at any international airport leaving Northern Europe. You can get dollars in cash directly. Of course, you'd better hold your passport and air ticket at that time as proof of tourists. In addition, there are also tax refund desks on the luxury cruise ship Scandinavia Haidao from Copenhagen to Oslo and the luxury cruise ship silja line from Stockholm to Helsinki.

In addition, in small shops or private stalls in northern Europe, you can generally pay directly in US dollars. But in large and medium-sized shopping malls, payment must be made in local currency. There are money exchange offices in airports, railway stations and cruise ships. Of course, it can also be exchanged at the post office and special money exchange offices in the city.

The Nordic Inn

Most hotels in northern Europe have a long history, relatively average hardware and excellent service quality. If you stay in a three-star hotel in the city center, its level is equivalent to a two-star hotel in China. It should be noted that there are not many air-conditioned hotel rooms in the city center in summer. In some new cities, the newly-built hotel facilities are better, and air conditioning is not a problem.

Notices for Nordic People to Go Abroad

Time difference: the time is later than that in China, and the time difference between major cities and China-

Helsinki: 6 hours slow

Oslu: 7 hours slow

Copenhagen: 7 hours slow

Stockholm: 7 hours slow

However, from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of 10 every year, daylight saving time will be implemented in northern Europe, and the time difference will be reduced by one hour.

Customs: All meat, dairy products, seeds, vegetables and fruits are strictly prohibited from entering the country. Every tourist over eighteen can carry 1 liter of wine and 400 cigarettes.

Currency: local currency, RMB is not circulated.

Voltage: The common power supply in Northern Europe is mainly 220 volts, 50hz alternating current, and the power supply interface is usually a standard round two-pin or round three-pin interface.

All league members should cooperate closely with the leaders of the league and the accompanying personnel of our company, and any requirements must be negotiated in advance.

People who go abroad should bring some small denomination currencies, such as 1, 5, 10, etc. In case of emergency. If you change the currency of the host country, you will change the remaining money when you leave. The bank only accepts paper money, so please use up as many coins as possible.

Comrades in poor health should carry medicines with them. To buy medicine abroad, you must have a prescription from a local doctor, and you can't buy Chinese medicine.

For the sake of environmental protection, Nordic hotels do not provide personal toiletries. Each member should bring his own toiletries, slippers, rain gear and adapters (all electrical outlets are flat plugs).

Personal expenses in the hotel, such as telephone, fax, laundry, refrigerator drinks in the room, pay TV, etc. Before you leave the hotel, you should solve it by yourself. Be careful not to take the hotel items out of the hotel.

Civilized and hygienic, no spitting, no littering. Don't talk loudly in public places. Abide by local laws and regulations and respect the customs and habits of local residents.

Every member should make three copies of his passport and visa before going abroad, and prepare three 2-inch passport photos, so as to report the loss of his passport to the police station and apply for a replacement at our local embassy.

Personal air tickets should be properly kept. If the ticket is lost, according to airline practice, individuals must buy the same ticket at their own expense to get on the plane.

Please don't bring dangerous goods, contraband, cameras, cash, calligraphy and painting, important documents and other valuables. In checked baggage, you should bear all the consequences! There is an upper limit on the amount of compensation for lost luggage of airlines; After completing the baggage check-in formalities at the airport, you should take care of your luggage tag so that you can check your luggage at your destination. If you lose the checked baggage label, you can only bear the loss yourself. The checked baggage is limited to 20 kilograms per person. Pay for excess baggage.

Please don't panic if anything is lost or stolen during the trip. You should report to the relevant personnel in time and report to the police station for the record. In case of robbery, it is important to ensure personal safety.

Lunch and dinner arranged by our company for members include tea, but not other drinks. If there are requirements in this respect, members must also take care of themselves. If you are in a hurry on the way, you can arrange to eat in a fast food restaurant near expressway.

Basic etiquette that should be paid attention to abroad:

Ladies first-ladies should be polite when entering the door, entering and leaving the elevator, choosing seats in the restaurant, taking seats, etc.

Greetings-get used to shaking hands and try to learn a few local greetings;

Eating-pay attention to eating posture, don't put your arms on the table, don't eat with your mouth, don't make any noise when drinking soup and drinks, and don't make any noise during dinner;

Tips-It is common for foreign service personnel to accept tips, and tips should be paid. Such as restaurants, restaurants, tour guides, drivers, barbershops, taxis, etc. The tip amount is 65438+ 00% of the consumption.

Currency and foreign currency exchange-the monetary unit in Finland is the Finnish mark, and the other four countries are the local krona. For example, Denmark provides foreign currency exchange services in Danish kroner. Most banks, foreign currency exchange centers and hotels in northern Europe provide foreign currency exchange services, but the fees charged are different. Generally, the bank exchange fee is lower.

Credit cards-American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard and other credit cards can be used to pay bills in hotels, shops, banks, restaurants, etc. in northern Europe, and can also be used to buy air tickets and rent cars, but generally they cannot be used on trains, buses and ferries.

Store opening hours-Nordic stores are open from Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 5 pm. The law stipulates that Sunday is a rest day. But some convenience stores, gas stations and some shops in tourist areas are exceptions.

International calls-The international area code for each country: Denmark 45 Norway 47 Sweden 46 Finland 358 Iceland 354. To call from China to Denmark, please dial 0045 first, and then the number you want to dial. To call China from Nordic countries, you should dial 0086 first, then add the area code and telephone number.

In Europe, it is usually more expensive to make a phone call in a hotel room. It is recommended to buy a common European calling card, just like an ip calling card, which will be much more economical. If you don't mind the expensive roaming charges, China Telecom's mobile phone can be used in all countries in Northern Europe.

Diet-Northern Europe is rich in foods with various tastes and consumption levels from all over the world. Food with local flavor is more abundant, including gravlax (salted raw salmon fillets) and rainbow trout. Leipajuusto (bread cheese) is a kind of cheese that is baked in front of a fire until it is crisp. It is usually eaten with coffee and berries. Alan pancakes are delicious, too. They are baked in the oven, seasoned with cardamom, and then coated with jam and cream. They are fragrant and delicious, and the taste is unforgettable. Denmark is a world-famous beer producer, and the famous brand Carlsberg is a Danish product. Delicious food with refreshing beer will definitely make you memorable.

Dress-The average temperature in the Nordic countries in summer is about 16 to 28 degrees, and it can drop to about 10 degrees in the morning and evening of spring and autumn. In winter, the temperature can drop below 0 degrees, so tourists need to bring corresponding clothes according to different seasons.

Medical insurance-Hotels and local travel agencies in northern Europe keep in touch with nearby doctors. When there is a need to solve the disease, you can arrive immediately. The free medical insurance system in Northern Europe is not aimed at short-stay passengers, so buying medical and accident insurance is a necessary measure before traveling.

Shopping-modern design in northern Europe is world-famous. High-quality tableware, porcelain, sports equipment, textiles, knitwear, wool products, handicrafts, furs, crystals, jewels, silverware, glassware, pottery, wood carving, furniture and even hi-fi equipment are all marked with quality marks of domestic handicrafts, and consumers can confirm the quality according to the marks. When consumers leave Europe with their purchased goods, they can get a VAT refund of 15% to 19%.

Transportation-Due to its special geographical reasons, in Northern Europe, ferries and cruise ships are widely used in addition to public transportation such as airplanes, trains and cars, especially the 60,000-ton luxury cruise ship silja line or viking line sailing between Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden, which has become not only a means of transportation, but also a fashionable way of leisure travel. Luxury facilities such as casinos, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, saunas, cinemas, discos and karaoke on cruise ships have attracted many tourists.

Tipping-In northern Europe, tipping is usually not required for other occasions except eating in restaurants (except groups). But for tourists, drivers, tour guides and bellmen who help with luggage in hotels should get reasonable tips to affirm their services.

Language-The five Nordic countries have their own languages and scripts, among which the languages of Denmark, Norway and Sweden are basically common, and the languages of Finland and Iceland are completely different, but English is widely used in the five Nordic countries.