Travel insurance to Scandinavia

A unique Scandinavian land

Scandinavia is a region that includes four countries - Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. Here, ancient culture and traditions are harmoniously combined with a modern way of life. It is here that you can enjoy ancient castles, clean lakes, and modern cities.

Denmark is the oldest kingdom. The capital, Copenhagen, is quite miniature, but nevertheless cozy and neat. There are many attractions here, most of them located in the Old Center. The peculiarity of the city is that it was possible to preserve the ancient buildings practically unchanged.

Sweden impresses with its high and beautiful mountains, where you can ski from November to April. In addition, the slopes here are perfectly equipped, and the lifts are distinguished by a well-thought-out system. Even for children there are many interesting activities here.
The capital of Sweden, Stockholm, is perfectly preserved. The peculiarity of the city is that it is divided into 14 islands and is washed by the Baltic Sea and Lake Mälaren. Here you can enjoy architectural and historical monuments, or have fun at noisy parties in the Stureplan area.

Despite the harsh climate, Norway attracts tourists with incredibly beautiful nature, because it is a land of fjords, aurora borealis and ice. There are many ski resorts here, and you can also eat deliciously and heartily. The capital, Oslo, combines the features of a metropolis and a province. Here you can see modern shopping centers, restaurants with delicious cuisine, cultural attractions, including unusual museums and galleries. You can also relax here on local beaches or ski resorts.

Finland attracts with fishing on lakes, shopping, ancient churches and fortresses, cozy towns. In winter, people come here to go skiing. Moreover, it is in Finland that Santa Claus's house is located. It is also in this country that you can enjoy the beauty of the northern lights. The capital of Helsinki is a modern Western city, it impresses with the mood of a beautiful European province. Many people will be able to enjoy the beauty of nature here, namely, enjoy the winding coast of the Gulf of Finland, dense forests and beautiful streets with neoclassical architecture. Among the main attractions is the Sveaborg Fortress.

Do you need travel insurance?

To travel to the Scandinavian countries, you need travel insurance to Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. It must be purchased approximately 5 days before the trip. All four countries have a minimum insurance amount of 30 thousand euros. The policy must be valid not only in the country you are traveling to, but throughout the European Union and the Schengen Agreement.

However, a policy is not only a requirement of countries for tourists, but also a very profitable thing for everyone. If you need medical care abroad, the policy will cover the costs. The fact is that in Europe, medicine is usually paid and very expensive for Ukrainians. A travel policy covers emergency medical care, inpatient and outpatient treatment, transportation to a medical facility and repatriation of the body in the event of death. It is important to understand that standard insurance does not include treatment of exacerbations of chronic diseases.

Policy for active recreation and extreme sports

People often go to Scandinavia to ski, snowboard and sled. These sports are among the most traumatic. The chance of getting injured during a week of active recreation is quite a lot, 1:70. Anyone is at risk, regardless of their skills and experience. Most often, they collide with trees, and vacationers are no less often injured when falling or descending from a ski lift. The most common injuries are:

• Clavicle injury;
• Shoulder dislocation;
• Elbow and forearm injuries.
• Radius fracture;
• Hand injuries.

44% of all injuries occur in the upper body, while 21% occur in the lower extremities. These are injuries to the hip, shin, or knee. In such cases, medical attention is required. In particularly serious injuries, medical transportation to the hospital is required. If the injury occurred in inaccessible places in the mountains, helicopter transportation may be required. However, such activities are also popular - hiking, fishing, diving.

If you are going to Scandinavia for such purposes, then medical insurance to Sweden or another country should provide for the provision of medical assistance during sports. The cost of such a policy is higher, but you are guaranteed that the insurer will compensate for the damage. The price of the policy can be calculated, the online calculator on Parasol.ua will help you do this. You can order tour insurance to Scandinavia online from any city in Ukraine.