Climate Table
Europe is a moderate climate zone. Despite this, there are large differences between north, south and central Europe. In winter, the weather is very damp and cold, particularly in the northern Europe. The extensive coniferous forests characterise the landscape. In central Europe, there is no dry period. In summer, however, an extremely and unusually high temperature can be reached. The winter is partly very mild and rainy, but can also become severely cold. In the south, in contrast it is relatively warm all year, with dry and very hot summer months, and a rainy season in the winter.

Spring:
March - May

Summer:
June - August

Autumm:
September - November

Winter:
December - February

Medical Care
There is nothing to be said against medical treatment in Europe. Vaccinations are not absolutely necessary. Please refer to the following table for the current recommendations, as well as specaial health risks in Europe.

Vaccinations

Special Health Risks
Western, Central and Eastern Europe: FSME virus, danger in early summer, spread by ticks in grass, staw, undergrowth. Southern and Eastern Europe: spotted fever. Occurrence : countrywide. Transmission months: from April to October.

ETF TRAVEL recommends that you always take out travel and medical insurance, as well as that you take travel medicines with you.

Currency
The European currency is the euro (EUR). From January 2002, all cash as well as non-cash payments in EU states will be made in euros. Each citizen is finding this conversion difficult. To make it easier for you, we have set up a handy currency converter. Forein currency can be changed at all international airports. Exchange of currency or cashing of traveller's cheques is possible at banks and hotels. Credit cards are also accepted.

Link to currency calculator

Members of the European Union
Enclosed the list about the states which belong to the European Union :
Belgie / Germany / Greek / Spani / France / Irland / Italy / Luxembourg / Netherlands / Austria / Portugal / Finnland