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gettyAlthough high season for tourism is now over in Scandinavia, the approaching fall season offers quieter destinations and a short season full of autumnal colors. But with fears of a second wave of coronavirus cases still very much alive, Scandinavia’s borders remain closed to many people.
Since COVID-19 related travel restrictions were put in place in March, tourism has been mainly limited to domestic travel, although visitors from Nordic and European countries have been permitted in recent months. Tourism from the U.S. to Scandinavia remains banned in September and likely October.
Travel & border restrictions in Scandinavia
Each Scandinavian country makes a decision on travel restrictions based on advice from its own health authorities.
The rules listed here apply to those visiting for tourism. Denmark, Norway and Sweden all permit exceptions for people visiting close family members, relocating to begin a period of work/study or for a documented business trip.
Visiting Denmark
Denmark is open to tourists from most EU/EEA/Schengen countries, including the United Kingdom. Some countries are temporarily banned based on high levels of infection. At the time of writing, this includes Andorra, France, Croatia, Malta and Monaco. The list is updated weekly with the latest version always available from the Danish police.
Face masks are now required when using public transit in Denmark.
Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty ImagesPeople from the following non-European countries are also able to enter Denmark: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay.
Those entering Denmark are not subject to a quarantine period and are no longer subject to a minimum stay requirement. However, face masks are required when traveling by air (including in airports), on public transit and in taxis.
Visiting Norway
Norway remains closed to tourism from countries outside of the EU/EEA/Schengen area, including the U.K.
Those arriving in Norway from within that area must undergo a 10-day quarantine period at home or other suitable accommodation, essentially ruling out tourism. The quarantine also applies to residents of Norway returning to the country.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health updates a color-coded list of European countries exempted from the quarantine requirement on a weekly basis.
At the time of writing, arrivals from the following countries do not have to undergo a quarantine period: Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Monaco, Slovakia, Slovenia and the Vatican City. However, Italy is expected to return to quarantine status in the coming days. Some regions of Denmark and Sweden are also exempt from quarantine.
Face masks are recommended on public transit to/from and in Oslo during busy times.
Visiting Sweden
The situation when visiting Sweden is more straightforward. Those traveling from from the EU/EEA/Schengen area including the U.K. are permitted to enter the country.
Tourism from all other countries is not permitted until at least October 31. In addition, there is no quarantine obligation for travelers, regardless of origin.
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