More and more countries are opening their borders to tourism – but not all of them welcome visitors from Sweden. Here's what the situation looks like right now in some of Swedes' favorite travel destinations in Europe.

Denmark

On June 15, the border will open to tourists from Germany, Norway and Iceland. Swedish tourists are not welcome.

Swedes who work in Denmark, have a summer cottage there, a Danish partner or other close family in the country can however cross the border. Transit trips to Kastrup or further south are also possible.

New travel advice for Swedes may come during the summer. The Swedish and Danish governments are talking about possibly only opening up the Öresund region to begin with.

Norway

Will open the border for tourist Danes on June 15, but not for Swedes.

However, talks are underway between the Swedish and Norwegian governments and an announcement that Swedish tourists are also welcome may come when Norway feels confident that the spread of the infection will not take off.

Business travel is permitted without the requirement to spend ten days in quarantine.

Finland

Only allows essential travel, for example for work. The country has not yet announced what will happen to other travel this summer.

Germany

The German-Danish border will open to tourists on June 15, the same date that the country's global travel advisory changes and Germans can travel freely to other EU countries.

Germany has already eased border regulations for several neighboring countries, but on June 15, a greater opening is expected for EU countries plus a few more European countries.

Various social distancing restrictions are in effect until June 29. Restrictions and possible quarantine rules may vary in different states.

France

Plans to open to tourists from other EU countries on June 15.

Quarantine requirements will only remain for citizens from countries that require French citizens to quarantine, currently Spain and the UK. Health certificate requirements for entry are expected to remain in place until at least July.

Since June 2, domestic travel of more than ten kilometers has been allowed. On the same date, the country also eased a number of other restrictions for restaurants, cafes and museums, for example. In the Paris region and other regions that have been particularly hard hit, some restrictions will remain in place for a while longer.

Spain

Wants to receive foreign tourists from July 1, without quarantine requirements. Land borders with France and Portugal are planned to open on June 22.

Restrictions on how to travel within the country are expected to remain in place until June 21.

Italy

All EU citizens are welcome since June 3. There is no quarantine requirement unless the traveler has visited another country in the past two weeks. Travel between regions is also possible.

Other restrictions, such as for museum visits and beaches, may vary locally and regionally and are subject to change at short notice. Travel on Italian cruise ships is not yet permitted.

Greece

From June 15, air travelers from large parts of Europe will be welcomed to Athens and Thessaloniki. Random tests will be done upon arrival and if you fly from an airport where the risk of infection is considered high, including Arlanda, testing and overnight stay at a designated hotel is mandatory. If the test is negative, seven days of quarantine apply, if it is positive, fourteen days of quarantine apply.

What matters is which airport the flight comes from, not what nationality the traveler has.

Additional openings are planned from July 1st, details will be announced later.

Croatia

Swedes and all other EU citizens are welcome. To enter the country, a booking confirmation for a hotel, apartment or similar is required, so that it is clear that it is a tourist trip. It is also possible to visit the country to attend a family member's wedding or funeral.

Cyprus

Between June 9 and 19, travelers from 13 low-risk countries will be allowed in, provided that they have a certificate that they are not infected. On June 20, this requirement will be lifted for travelers from the 13 countries, which are listed as ”category A.” Travelers from six additional countries, ”category B,” will also be allowed in, which require a health certificate upon entry.

Sweden is initially not listed in either category A or B, but the list is updated every week.

Malta

Opens to tourists from 18 European countries on July 1. Swedes are not yet on the list of welcome nationalities.

Portugal

Open to tourists arriving by plane. Swedish citizens with a residence permit or right of residence in Portugal are also allowed to cross the border from Spain by car. For travel to the autonomous Madeira and Azores, special rules apply - two weeks of mandatory quarantine and a completed electronic form for Madeira, and either quarantine or a negative covid-19 test for the Azores.

UK

The borders are open. Since June 8, everyone arriving by plane, ferry or train must isolate themselves for two weeks, which also applies to Britons.

The quarantine rules are to be evaluated every three weeks, but there are already demands for them to be relaxed. For example, there is discussion that several professional groups should be exempted from the quarantine requirement or that special travel corridors should be established with countries that have low infection rates.

Czech Republic

Open to travelers from four neighboring countries. From June 15, all European countries have been placed into three groups based on the infection situation, with Sweden and the United Kingdom currently the only ones in the highest risk group. Swedes and Britons must therefore present health certificates to be allowed into the country, which also applies to Czechs returning from the two countries.

Poland

Not yet open to foreign travelers, unless they are married to a Polish citizen or have Polish parents. Anyone entering the country, including Polish citizens, must self-isolate for 14 days upon entry.

Netherlands

Opens June 15 for travelers from all EU countries as well as the UK, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Iceland. Travelers from countries with high infection rates, including Sweden, must expect a two-week quarantine upon arrival until further notice.

Belgium

Opens on June 15 for entry from all EU countries, as well as the United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Iceland.

Baltics

Since June 1, travelers from all EU countries are allowed to enter Estonia. Latvia and Lithuania currently only allow travelers from the neighboring Baltic countries.

Austria

Opened on June 4 to travelers from all neighboring countries except Italy. Travelers from other countries must present a health certificate no more than four days old, and those without a certificate must instead isolate themselves for 14 days. Travel through the country without stopping is permitted.

Turkey

Does not allow entry for foreign travelers.

Source: TT