🌍 Travel Essentials
Everything you need to know before and during your journey to the Nordics — from visas to currency, emergency contacts to aurora forecasts.
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Currency:
Sweden & Denmark: Krona (SEK / DKK)
Norway: Krone (NOK)
Finland: Euro (EUR)
Exchange rate reference: XE Currency Converter
Mobile payments: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Swish (Sweden), Vipps (Norway)
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Note: Winter days are short (3–6 hrs of daylight), so plan activities accordingly.
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What to pack depends on the season:
Summer: Light jacket, waterproof shoes, layers for cool evenings
Winter: Thermal base layers, waterproof boots, gloves, hats, traction cleats
Aurora trips: Hand warmers, tripod for camera, power banks
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Be prepared — save these contacts just in case:
Emergency Number (all Nordic countries): 112
Embassies of China in the Nordics: