Summary of Tunisia

Tunisia was a pleasant surprise, and everywhere we went, we were greeted by a very friendly local population eager to chat. In the "tourist town" of Sousse, there were many locals who could still recall a few Danish phrases from the days when Tunisia was filled with Danish tourists. Nowadays, very few Danes visit the country, which is a shame because it has some exciting highlights to offer. We had a week-long road trip in a rented car and flew with Tunis Air from Hamburg, as there are no longer direct flights from Denmark to Tunisia. One week gave us the chance to experience the Sahara Desert and Douz, the fascinating salt lake Chott el Djerid, the cities of Sousse and Monastir, and a day trip to Tunis and the beautiful coastal town of Sidi Bou Saïd, which reminds me of Greece's Santorini. You could easily plan a two-week tour of the country since there's so much to see. Just be mindful of travel advisories, which recommend avoiding border areas with neighboring countries like Algeria and Libya. In the areas we traveled, it felt very safe, and everything went quite smoothly. The temperature in Week 7 of 2024 ranged from 17 degrees in Tunis up north to around 24 degrees at the salt lake, Douz, and the Sahara Desert in southern Tunisia. If you want it a bit warmer, April, May, October, and November are even better months to visit. But we had plenty of sunny days and the chance to wear shorts on our trip, so we’re definitely not complaining. Tunisia was also VERY cheap, both in terms of luxury hotels and for food, souvenirs, clothes, shoes, and everything else. So, I highly recommend visiting this beautiful country!