Well not me but my wife is going on a Scandanavian tour + Finland from Korea next week. Is there anything she should know about before going. I’ve been to Europe myself a few times but not the northern part and I’m just worried bout her even though it is relatively safe up there.
That said, anything she should know good or bad? local customs? warnings? tourist traps?
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The original was posted on /r/sweden by /u/BobbyBacala9980 at 2023-07-25 06:55:33+00:00.
kba334 at 2023-07-25 08:14:59+00:00 ID:
jtcxuflIf approached by someone offering something on the street, it’s most likely a scam.
BobbyBacala9980 (OP) at 2023-07-25 08:32:07+00:00 ID:
jtcz481Does Scandanavia suffer from alot of those scam artists/pick pocketters found in other parts of Europe?
Pudding5050 at 2023-07-25 08:49:34+00:00 ID:
jtd0dzaNot really no. There have been people trying to offer a rose (and then demand cash) or asking for you to sign petitions, but I haven’t seen those in years. Definitely nothing on the same level as in the more famous tourist cities.
Keffpie at 2023-07-25 08:48:35+00:00 ID:
jtd0bc8Not as many, but they do exist since they literally tour Europe during the summer.
PrinceOfFucking at 2023-07-25 08:51:12+00:00 ID:
jtd0idcIt happens, in larger cities like sthlm or gothenberg atleast
Just dont stop and watch those street magicians with cups and a dice/ball, they have friends who “win” so you think youll have a chance and theres a chance there are pickpockets among the audience
Also obviously dont bother with any charity where you have to sign anything as a tourist
FHmange at 2023-07-25 08:56:27+00:00 ID:
jtd0w5jNot as much as the larger tourist cities in Europe (London, Paris, Barcelona, Rome etc), but it exists here as well.
It’s mostly Gypsies who will attempt these street scams but it’s extremely easy to not fall for it. Swedes almost never come up to you in the street to ask for something or try to small talk randomly, so if someone would do that, just walk away or at least make sure there is no way that they or anyone else around you can take anything from your pockets or bag. Don’t give any money to the gypsy beggars either, if you do you’re pretty much just giving money to organized crime.
Also just make sure no one can pickpocket you in crowds. I’ve only been pickpocketed once in my entire life of living in Stockholm, and I was very drunk and young when that happened and didn’t pay attention (plus it obviously made me an easy target). Just be somewhat smart about where you keep your valuables and you’ll be completely fine.
Stockholm (and all of Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia) is very safe, and you’ll be unlucky if something happens. But it’s still always good to just pay a bit of attention to your surroundings.