Magical Nordic Winter

Geography - society

Covering an area of ​​approximately 1,494,513 square kilometers, Northern Europe today includes: Estonia, Denmark, Iceland, Lithuania, Finland, England, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden... These countries are not only similar in geography and history but also have common political and social systems. The indigenous people are mainly Scandinavians with Christianity considered the official religion. Northern Europe has beautiful landscapes with vast forests, peaceful glaciers, majestic ice mountains... Northern Europe is also a country with the world's leading education system, quality of life, and living environment.

Attractive destination

Northern Europe has a special geographical location and diverse culture, so it is difficult to fully explore its beauty. Choose typical destinations for a complete vacation:

+ Stockholm (Sweden)

Dubbed the “Venice of the North”, “city of museums”, the capital of Sweden with the old town of Gamla Stan, the royal palace, the ancient church on the shore of the Baltic Sea... Stockholm is very cold in winter, sometimes down to -25oC, but still does not lose the charm of one of the most livable cities in the world.

+ Oslo (Norway)

The capital and most populous city of Norway was built in the 11th century and has long been known as the oldest city in Scandinavia. Oslo is famous not only for its majestic mountains, peaceful countryside, and five-star ski resorts, but also for its many ancient castles and sculpture parks.

+ Helsinki (Finland)

Although Helsinki’s port is the busiest in Europe, that’s not enough to disrupt the capital’s inherent tranquility. About 50km from Helsinki is the medieval old town of Porvoo, the embodiment of rural Europe with its brightly painted wooden houses and endless fields.

+ Reykjavík (Iceland) The magical Nordic winter stands out with Reykjavík fully depicting the characteristics of Iceland with bright moonlit winter nights or white summer nights with dazzling sunlight. The city, the capital of Reykjavík, is a blend of many unique cultures that can rarely be found anywhere else in the world.

Interesting experiences

The magical Northern European winter is full of interesting experiences, which will certainly be an unforgettable memory for those who once explore this land. Iceland with its peaceful glaciers will be a destination that will amaze visitors. Lapland (Finland) - the homeland of Santa Claus, a famous tourist destination like coming out of a fairy tale. The vast pine forest covered in white snow, reindeer pulling sleighs through the forest and Santa Claus singing and dancing with children are memorable highlights for the Christmas season in the cold Northern Europe. The Lofoten Islands (Norway) are a great place to admire the Northern Lights. Stockholm (Sweden) - the land of museums will bring a panoramic view of the great achievements in human history.

Shopping

While Finland uses the Euro as its official currency, the Krone is the currency of Norway; the Krona is the currency of Sweden. + 1 Euro = 27,000 VND + 1 Krona (SEK) = 2,600 VND + 1 Krone (NOK) = 2,800 VND Goods in Northern Europe are quite expensive due to the currency exchange rate and consumers are subject to a high VAT rate of 20-25% (depending on the item and country). In addition to international brands: Gucci, LV, Chanel; popular brands: H&M, Zara... you can choose local products as gifts.

Canned reindeer meat, dried reindeer meat, and cheese are sold in many supermarkets and the Old Market Hall (central Helsinki). Popular souvenirs: cups, shirts, crystal, jewelry made of stone, silver, etc. are easily found in the capital Oslo and the old town of Gamla Stan (Stockholm).

Baltic amber is not only beautiful but also has archaeological value. Amber comes in many colors, is crafted in many shapes and has a variety of prices. They are displayed quite a lot in luxury stores in the city centers of Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo... Shopping in Northern Europe is very secure, there is no difference in price because they pay great attention to brand protection and consumer benefits. Shop staff, whether in shopping centers or flea markets, only accept payment in local currency or credit cards. So prepare local currency or cards to make shopping easier.

Other notes

Winter in Northern Europe is very cold, with snow, strong winds and drizzle. You need to prepare suitable clothes: warm clothes, warm socks, gloves, woolen hats, scarves, non-slip boots. Do not wear jeans because they do not retain heat well. Choose clothes made of felt, which helps keep you warm. Umbrellas, travel raincoats, lotion, vaseline to prevent dry lips, thermos bottles... are also very necessary. Bring common medicines, cold medicine, cough medicine, headache medicine, special medicines. You should drink plenty of warm water, eat hot or spicy foods to keep warm. Security in the Northern Europe region is very good, so tourists can feel completely secure.

Source: https://www.vietravel.com/vn/vong-quanh-the-gioi/huyen-ao-mua-dong-bac-au-v12587.aspx