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SoEasyToFallInLove · 2025-10-15T06:24:01+00:00

I had a week of annual leave to use before April. I did some research and booked a week to be split between Oslo and Copenhagen at the end of February/beginning of March. Everything I had found said that temperatures at this time were around -5° to 2°C. I figured I could cope with that. I’ve now found a lot of discussion online that says that last year it was regularly -30° in Oslo in February. It’s a bit luck of the draw but apparently it can stay below freezing until the end of March. What do I do? I’ve paid for everything and it’s non refundable but if it’s that cold I’ll literally just be sat in a hotel room all day. Do I go and hope for the best or just cancel and use my leave another way?

stressedinsurrey · 15/10/2025 21:27

We went to Copenhagen in February 2023 and it was fine, cold but not bad. If it snows they will clear the streets. Cold means more excuses for going into cafes for the amazing pastries! We took a bus tour round, so you can get most places on the hop on hop off bus without spending too much time outside.

Chiaseedling · 15/10/2025 21:13

I’ve been to Paris in December and it’s been unbelievably cold - even with thermals it was too much. Maybe if you’re wearing specialist clothing it will be ok but not your common it garden thermals and coat.

Idontpostmuch · 15/10/2025 21:13

What airline?

Idontpostmuch · 15/10/2025 21:09

SoEasyToFallInLove · 15/10/2025 20:00

And yes, accommodation is booked. my hotel in Oslo is NOK2523.96 (or £188 as per my calculation on the day I booked it). Copenhagen is DKK1989 (£232 per that day’s exchange). So it’s £420 for accommodation plus just over £100 all in for flights. I’m travelling hand luggage only to save on costs and because I have an IBIS membership my stay at Heathrow will be £47. My only cost left is the train up to London which I’ll be looking to get at Christmas time when the Trainline sale goes live, or I’ll ask for cash for Christmas to pay for it.

How many nights in each?

MaplePumpkin · 15/10/2025 21:05

notacooldad · 15/10/2025 20:38

Find a plus size coat that’s not bulky but will actually keep me warm and dry for £20! You can’t!
Its a duvet coat, its not too bulky but if you are plus size nothing is going to make you look slim but it will keep you warm and not break the bank.

This is just an example i found on a 5 second search. I obviously do t know your size.

Brilliant 👏🏼

notacooldad · 15/10/2025 20:39

There's loads more. Honestly give it a go.

notacooldad · 15/10/2025 20:38

Find a plus size coat that’s not bulky but will actually keep me warm and dry for £20! You can’t!
Its a duvet coat, its not too bulky but if you are plus size nothing is going to make you look slim but it will keep you warm and not break the bank.

This is just an example i found on a 5 second search. I obviously do t know your size.

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

notacooldad · 15/10/2025 20:33

I guess to some they think travelling only exists in terms of £5,000 holidays

Absolutely not. I am the queen of interesting but budget holidays, ive been doing it for nearly 30 years and long ago mastered skyscanner to get the optimum flights at the best cost ( eg go out and return on randomly days rather than say Friday to Friday. ) I had to I didnt have much money when the kids were small and couldn't afford places like Orlando.

I usually pay around £30 return to oslo but one year if paid £48, that crushed me ( only joking,)
The main point of this thread was you freaking out believing shit about it being minus30 and what to wear and then ignoring everyone"s advice.
That's whats weird!

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SoEasyToFallInLove · 15/10/2025 20:29

notacooldad · 15/10/2025 20:27

Because for some reason they think im lying about how much I’ve paid!

Its not that I thought you were lying. Its just that you said you had such a tight budget and cant afford a £20 quid coat from vinted or ebay.

It doesn't make sense going from one expensive country and flying to another expensive country if you are money short.

I also cant understand why you are so against paying £20 or less for a coat from Vinted to make your trip more pleasant you will be spending similar on burger and chips.
You were then going on about not affording £900 in ski wear, when you are not going skiing and don't need specialised sports equipment to go round d a capital city.

You have been refusing to take advice.
Hell, if im watching my pounds that much I'd wear the purple puffa and not care that I look a bit big along as I am warm. You are never going to see the people over there again and they won't care what you look like!

Find a plus size coat that’s not bulky but will actually keep me warm and dry for £20! You can’t!

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notacooldad · 15/10/2025 20:27

Because for some reason they think im lying about how much I’ve paid!

Its not that I thought you were lying. Its just that you said you had such a tight budget and cant afford a £20 quid coat from vinted or ebay.

It doesn't make sense going from one expensive country and flying to another expensive country if you are money short.

I also cant understand why you are so against paying £20 or less for a coat from Vinted to make your trip more pleasant you will be spending similar on burger and chips.
You were then going on about not affording £900 in ski wear, when you are not going skiing and don't need specialised sports equipment to go round d a capital city.

You have been refusing to take advice.
Hell, if im watching my pounds that much I'd wear the purple puffa and not care that I look a bit big along as I am warm. You are never going to see the people over there again and they won't care what you look like!

YourPeppyAmberTraybake · 15/10/2025 20:25

SoEasyToFallInLove · 15/10/2025 20:22

I guess to some they think travelling only exists in terms of £5,000 holidays.

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Oh I see. I hope you have a nice trip, try not to weather panic, at the end of the day you’ll probably do museums, coffee shops so will be in and out all day.

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SoEasyToFallInLove · 15/10/2025 20:22

YourPeppyAmberTraybake · 15/10/2025 20:16

That’s weird isn’t it?

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I guess to some they think travelling only exists in terms of £5,000 holidays.

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YourPeppyAmberTraybake · 15/10/2025 20:16

SoEasyToFallInLove · 15/10/2025 20:09

Because for some reason they think im lying about how much I’ve paid!

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That’s weird isn’t it?

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SoEasyToFallInLove · 15/10/2025 20:09

YourPeppyAmberTraybake · 15/10/2025 20:09

Why are people asking you for all your costings?

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Because for some reason they think im lying about how much I’ve paid!

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YourPeppyAmberTraybake · 15/10/2025 20:09

SoEasyToFallInLove · 15/10/2025 20:00

And yes, accommodation is booked. my hotel in Oslo is NOK2523.96 (or £188 as per my calculation on the day I booked it). Copenhagen is DKK1989 (£232 per that day’s exchange). So it’s £420 for accommodation plus just over £100 all in for flights. I’m travelling hand luggage only to save on costs and because I have an IBIS membership my stay at Heathrow will be £47. My only cost left is the train up to London which I’ll be looking to get at Christmas time when the Trainline sale goes live, or I’ll ask for cash for Christmas to pay for it.

Why are people asking you for all your costings?

notacooldad · 15/10/2025 20:08

If its Gardmoen ( im sure ive spelt it wrong) thats not to bad, ive always flown Mato Torp and its a bit of a drag getting into the city. Your trip will be cheaper as well as its only over half an hour away so that's good.

Honestly, it will be cold but it will be ok. You are not going to the south pole.
I know ive been saying it all day but for the sake of 20 quid just get a coat. It'll stop you being miserable and cold and there's no way you have to spend money on a new wardrobe or skiing stuff, thats just silly.
Seriously, a big coat and off you go. Oslo is my favourite city but only in the summer!

Bobnobob · 15/10/2025 20:03

Get onto vinted and get yourself one of those big cosy jackets that look like sleeping bags. Then sell it when you return at the same price.

The layers sound ridiculous! You will be going into warm buildings having to peel of hundreds of layers.

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SoEasyToFallInLove · 15/10/2025 20:00

And yes, accommodation is booked. my hotel in Oslo is NOK2523.96 (or £188 as per my calculation on the day I booked it). Copenhagen is DKK1989 (£232 per that day’s exchange). So it’s £420 for accommodation plus just over £100 all in for flights. I’m travelling hand luggage only to save on costs and because I have an IBIS membership my stay at Heathrow will be £47. My only cost left is the train up to London which I’ll be looking to get at Christmas time when the Trainline sale goes live, or I’ll ask for cash for Christmas to pay for it.

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SoEasyToFallInLove · 15/10/2025 19:58

notacooldad · 15/10/2025 19:56

Which one both airports are used. However it still costs to get to the city and return.
Thats not a bad price for the ferry but thats one way.
Being very optimistic that is around £150.
Have you booked your accommodation in both places?
If you haven't id re think this trip and cut your loses now.

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It’s the main one. I’m flying BA - £57 and some change out.

im flying home from Copenhagen. The flight was 500-ish DKK but I had some avios to use so it went down to about £47.21 back.

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IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 15/10/2025 19:57

I wear the same coat in Copenhagen and when I come to London, you do not need £900 of skiwear in either city, you just need to be sensible, this is not a huge issue, just wear an extra layer

notacooldad · 15/10/2025 19:56

Which one both airports are used. However it still costs to get to the city and return.
Thats not a bad price for the ferry but thats one way.
Being very optimistic that is around £150.
Have you booked your accommodation in both places?
If you haven't id re think this trip and cut your loses now.

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SoEasyToFallInLove · 15/10/2025 19:55

Mumtryingtolivethedream · 15/10/2025 19:55

Who doesn't use a coat in the UK it regularly drops below 0 in the UK im sure you'll use it again.

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Not down south it doesn’t!

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SoEasyToFallInLove · 15/10/2025 19:55

LeadBubbles · 15/10/2025 19:54

Just a thought though, they're both very expensive cities to do things in, specially food and drinks (alcohol is taxed extremely high) so I wouldn't really put money aside for clothes (just layer what you already owned) but build up a budget to spend while you're there.

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I am doing that.

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Mumtryingtolivethedream · 15/10/2025 19:55

SoEasyToFallInLove · 15/10/2025 07:38

im looking around for a coat but obviously don’t want something I can’t use again in the UK!

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Who doesn't use a coat in the UK it regularly drops below 0 in the UK im sure you'll use it again.

LeadBubbles · 15/10/2025 19:54

SoEasyToFallInLove · 15/10/2025 19:48

I’m flying into the main airport.

you can get a ferry between Oslo and Copenhagen for €41.

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Just a thought though, they're both very expensive cities to do things in, specially food and drinks (alcohol is taxed extremely high) so I wouldn't really put money aside for clothes (just layer what you already owned) but build up a budget to spend while you're there.