Europe

When to go Seasons, weather, festivals and crowds, month by month. 7 guides Entry and visas Passports, visas, travel authorizations and border rules. 9 guides Getting around Trains, buses, ferries, driving and airport transfers. 24 guides Money and costs Daily budgets, cards and cash, tipping and typical prices. 6 guides Practicalities Plugs, phones, eSIMs, time zones and what to pack. 4 guides Food and drink Dishes to try, how meals work and where to eat. 5 guides Culture and customs Etiquette, holidays, traditions and local history. 1 guide Health and safety Scams, safe areas, health care and emergencies. 1 guide Where to stay Neighborhoods and areas, and how to choose a base. 2 guides Nature and outdoors Parks, hikes, beaches, wildlife and the seasons for each. 4 guides Itineraries Routes and day-by-day plans for a few days or a few weeks. 7 guides Things to do Sights, museums, neighborhoods and day trips worth the time. 24 guides

France · When to go Best Time to Visit France For most travelers, spring (April to June) or early autumn (September to October) is the best time to visit France. Read guide Iceland · When to go Road and Weather Conditions in Iceland Most of Iceland's main roads stay open year-round, but storms, snow, meltwater, and river crossings can close sections with little notice. Read guide Iceland · When to go Best Time to Visit Iceland Reykjavík gets 4 to 5 hours of daylight in December and 20 to 21 hours in June, so the season you choose determines what you can do. Read guide Portugal · When to go Best Time to Visit Portugal For most independent travelers, late spring (May and June) and early autumn (September and the first half of October) are the best times to visit Portugal. Read guide Sweden · When to go Best Time to Visit Sweden Sweden runs from Skåne in the south to Lapland, above the Arctic Circle, so the best month depends on what you want: long daylight, mountain hut access, northern lights, or lower prices. Read guide Italy · When to go Best Time to Visit Italy For most independent travelers, the best times to visit Italy are spring (April to early June) and early autumn (September to mid-October). Read guide Spain · When to go Best Time to Visit Spain For most trips to mainland Spain, May and June and September and October are the best months. Read guide