Sweden - Consular Information Sheet
Text information page with information on crime, traffic rules, and general regulations with regard to Swedish law.

Sweden: Tourist Information
The official Swedish website for tourism and travel information. Good source for cultural events and info on Stockholm.

Events in Stockholm
Stockholm is never boring around the year. There's something going on in Stockholm around the year.

Climate in Sweden

Summer extends from June to August. Winter is from December to March, wet with long periods of frost. February is the coldest month. Spring and autumn are generally mild. Monthly average temperatures in Stockholm are highest in July at about 22°C (70°F), when you can rely on nine hours of sunshine. The average temperature in the northernmost mountains at this time is about 11°C (52°F), but you should be prepared for occasional sub-zero temperatures and snow falls, even in summer; the range of temperatures north of the Gulf of Bothnia is almost 30°C (86°F). Sweden's northern latitude means that it never gets really dark from mid-May to late July, with the trade-off being a pervasive December dimness. Annual rainfall is greatest around Gothenburg at well over 700mm (28in) and falls mainly as snow in Lapland, blanketing the region for 200 days of the year. Many coastal ports are frozen all winter, while the Stockholm archipelago can be iced in for a couple of months.

Mini facts on Norway
Read about facts and figures on Norway.

Events in Oslo
Oslo is host to a number of annual festivals of: theatre, chamber music, jazz, rock, contemporary music.

Climate in Norway

Norway's coastal areas have a surprisingly temperate climate thanks to the Gulf Stream, especially in the summer months. The mountainous inland regions experience more extreme ranges of temperatures, and the northern highlands suffer Arctic conditions. The country is at its best and brightest from May to September, and at its worst between November and March when average temperatures are below freezing. Midnight-sun days, when the sun never drops below the horizon, extend from May 13 to July 29 at Nordkapp in the far north, and from May 28 to July 14 in the Lofoten islands. Even southern Norway has daylight from 4 am to 11 pm in midsummer. On the other hand, the sun does not rise in the north from the end of November to the end of January.

Basic factsheet of Finland
Here are some basic facts on Finland.

Events in Helsinki
Helsinki is an active and energetic city in which many events are held throughout the year.

Climate in Finland

Finland can get very cold - in the south it gets down to -15°C in January and February, while in the north it's often below -30°C during the winter months. It's also dark most of the day during this time. During the summer months, expect about 15°C in the north and around 20°C in the south (although it can get above 30°C).

Visit Denmark official site
Useful information on things to do and places to visit in Denmark.

Events in Copenhagen
Copenhagen Events:- Wonderful city with so much happening everyday.

Climate in Denmark

Considering its northerly location the climate is relatively mild, moderated by the effects of the warm Gulf Stream which sweeps northward along the west coast. Expect wet weather year round. The most pleasant months in which to visit are from May to August, when temperatures can hover around 25 degrees and daylight lasts almost 18 hours. In the coldest winter months of January and February, the average daily temperature lingers around freezing point - and while that may be cold, it's nearly 10 degrees Celsius above average for this latitude.

Visit Iceland
Practical information and things to do in Iceland.

History of Iceland
Interesting brief history of Iceland