Best Things To Do In Scandinavia In June And July

Best Things To Do In Scandinavia In June And July: June and July is the most popular month for the travelers in Scandinavia because of the nice weather as well as the outdoor activities which are always open in the summer. Sometimes, Scandinavia might get a little crowded at that phase of months but what would you expect from a place which is popular among the travelers. Even though the place gets crowded due to its popularity, travellers still don’t regret their decision.

Scandinavia is a favorite June and July destination as it is nice and warm all through the day and mild at night, even near the ocean. The average day-to-day temperatures range from 55 F to 72 F in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. In the meantime, Iceland averages 50 F to 60 F.

This article is fully dedicated to these two months of summer in Scandinavia as the months June and July shows travelers one of Scandinavia’s natural wonders: the Midnight Sun, a beautiful marvel that keeps the sun in the sky even at the night. In other words you get 16 or more hours of daylight to see the tourist attractions when the weather warms.

Best Things To Do In Scandinavia In June And July-

Here is the list of things that you must do while travelling in Scandinavia during the months of June and July.

Watch the Viking Plays in Frederikssund, Denmark

The Viking plays have been a tradition since the year 1952, this was that year when the first Viking play was performed and after which the tradition started. More than 250 performers put on outdoor Viking plays every summer and this is the must watch play for the travelers travelling in Scandinavia during summer.

Enjoy the Roskilde Festival in Denmark

One of the largest music festivals in Europe is Roskilde which is an eight-day event. The event features total of 175 concerts and draws a crowd of approximately 130,000 fans. It also has a program of art setting up and activism sessions.

Visit Ólavsøka, Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands is located in the middle of Iceland and Norway which celebrates Ólavsøka, or in other words they celebrate their National Day on July 29. It is a two-day celebration which features a rowing race, football matches, concerts, and art exhibitions and many more exciting events. The grand finale comprises of traditional Faroese ballads and dancing in Tórshavn town square.

Watch Rey Cup in Iceland

Well, this might draw your attention surely as it is about travelling plus football. If you are a great traveler as well as a big fan of football events then this is a perfect choice for you as Rey Cup is an international festival for football (or soccer, for Americans) held in the month of June and July. Here in this festival, about more than 90 teams of all levels come to compete.

Visit Kongsberg Jazz Festival, Norway

Kongsberg is an international jazz festival which is organised every year since the year 1964. Many musicians, particularly younger performers play at Kongsberg Jazz Festival. With a extensive festival programme and sunny weather, the 2018-edition of Kongsberg Jazz festival is also considered to be the most visited in the history of the festival.

Spectate Falsterbo Horse Show in Sweden

Falsterbo has hosted horse-riding or horse racing games since the year 1920. This is one of the most popular events held in Sweden during the months of June and July. At present, a total number of around 1,000 horses and riders participate in this jumping show.