I’ve messed up with the holiday I’ve booked

Just your normal.winter coat is fine but bring thermal underwear, tops and bottoms . Then layer up and make sure you have a warm fleece to go under the coat . Warm.socks and boots and hat and gloves and scarf. It will.be fine

You dont need fecking ski gear! It's not going to be--30 just layers hat gloves warm footweat.

I think you'll have a great time! What an adventure! If you hate it, I'm sure you'll come back with some funny stories. Take a good book. I'm actually jealous, I'd love to be doing something like this if I didn't have the kids.

Then dont.

You do seem to be panicking over nothing...I'd bet my last pound it wont be -30 its usually about -3 to +5 just wear what you would if you were in uk winter but with a pair of thermals or even tights under trousers, hat gloves warm footwear good to go. Your not going to the north pole.

I've been to Oslo in February and it was lovely about - 3 day -7 night nothing to be panicking about.

Take thermals. Go and enjoy yourself.

lots of thermals, cashmere for warmth if you have any, a massive down parka like the North Face arctic parka (can you borrow one?). You’ll have a great time, set off with the idea you’re going to enjoy it and you will

I have a friend who lives in Oslo. Yes, it’s a bit dark and cold at that time of year but there are a lot of cultural things going on there. Concerts, exhibitions. The Norwegian National Ballet company will be performing while you are there. Similarly in Copenhagen, lots to see and do. Just make sure you wrap up warm and enjoy the cosy bars and cafes too.

Next time do your research more thoroughly plenty of warmer places you could have gone, but you chose cold ones!

I've only been to oslo once en route to somewhere else in Norway, but have visited Copenhagen all year round as one of my best friends lives there and it is an amazing city. Yes it might be a bit chilly but there is so much to do there and with plenty of layers you'll be fine, and I'd say it won't be any worse than the UK around then. The Metro is very good, which helps, there are plenty of museums, there's a tropical section of the botanical gardens and an incredible indoor food hall/ market, and lots of good bars, which are all good things to do on a cold day. There is also a huge Irish community in Copenhagen, so a lot of traditional pubs. Also, Copenhagen is full of really good (and very reasonably priced) spas and saunas and pools so that is a very good way to warm up!

Maybe take clothes you can layer if it’s very cold and peel off if the weather is warmer. I have spent time in Sweden in February and although there was some snow, it wasn’t bitterly cold.

Went to Toronto and it was record breaking cold for march -20+

Still had a nice time!

You only really need great thermals and good gloves, socks and shoes and you will be toasy happy in almost any clothing. Its worth doing at least once surely? You never know what might have drawn you to book there at that time in the first place. I hope you have a great time either way.

Go ahead, I'm sure you'll have a lovely time !

If it's non refundable,I'd go anyway, sometimes just a change of scenery is of great benefit.

Hi from Canada. Winter is fun, you can do this. Prepare for the cold with warm boots, socks, mittens (not gloves, MITTENS) and warm hat. Plan your days with both nice indoor activities for your warm breaks and outdoor activities. Winter cities are lots of fun, you got this!

if you hold out for a vinted bargain you might sell for a profit

You are being totally ridiculous and clearly have not looked at Mountain Warehouse. They have suitable jackets on sale currently for around 50 pound. You could sell that on Vinted after coming back, making the coat as expensive as 3 cups of coffee on your holiday. You are refusing to look at any constructive options. People have given loads of constructive advice but you’re not even looking into it. You’re just complaining. Cancel the holiday as you clearly have zero interest in making it work.

I’ve been to Copenhagen in March and the sea around the Little Mermaid was very frozen.

it’s just a week. You’ll have a good time. Pick up some super warm clothes from Vinted.

As long as you prepare with suitable clothing you’ll be fine. I’ve skied in Canada in -26 degrees. When the temperature rose to -5 it felt warm enough to wear a t shirt!

I took the mountain warehouse Isla 2 jacket to Norway (and other cold counter) over the winter months and with a thermal base layer I was toasty! It’s usually £100ish pounds (I’ve bought 2 in the past as lost weight) but often on offer for £80ish. I also wear these on cold uk days as they’re not bulky just very warm.

You dress appropriately then get a new wardrobe for the holiday and some snow boots

For the same money you could have rented an amazing air b n b in this country and maybe split your time between a city and the countryside. At least we don't get that cold!