watching tv in scandinavia with VPN

Watching Scandinavian TV-Channels With VPN

Recently, Scandinavian TV-channels and literature has seen an increase in popularity. Some popular TV-content from these countries that share vast audiences include DR1, TV 2, SVT, TV4, Viafree, TV3, TV8, HBO Nordic, and others.

However, it’s difficult to watch Scandinavian TV-content outside Denmark and Sweden. Scandinavian TV-content is often region-locked because of copyright issues.  

Luckily, with the help of a premium VPN, you can hide your location and access TV-content from Scandinavian countries, regardless of where you’re in the world.

Apart from unblocking geo-restrictions, a premium VPN will also encrypt your web traffic to ensure that no one else can read it, including the government, your employer, and hackers.

How to unblock and stream Scandinavian TV-channels live from anywhere

  1. The first step is to sign up for a VPN service.
  2. Next, install the services on the devices you often use to stream TV-content. Most of the time, VPN provides permit about five simultaneous connections, though this number usually varies.
  3. Log in to the VPN services and connect to any Scandinavian server.
  4. Finally, select the content you want to stream and try to load it. It should start instantly, but if not, clear cookie and refresh the page.  If the issue continues, contact your VPN provider.

The Scandinavian TV-channels a VPN will allow you to watch

Once you’ve connected to Scandinavian servers via a VPN, you’re basically in a Scandinavian country.  Here’s a list of the famous TV channels in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway that you can unblock abroad with a VPN.

  • STV
  • TV 2
  • DR1
  • DR2
  • TV4
  • Kanal 5
  • Comedy Central Sverige
  • Paramount Networks Sverige
  • Comhem Play
  • C-more
  • Vuafree
  • TV8
  • NRK

The best VPN for watching Scandinavian TV- channels from anywhere

Okay, so know we knot what and where, and just need to get in place how. We have collected a few VPNs here, that we can recommend to watch TV in Scandinavia in particular.

ZyberVPN

ZyberVPN is a service ultimately designed to work with all the Scandinavian TV-channels. BEst of all – it’s free! ZyberVPN is completely free to have the availiability. You only have to pay when you steam and is suitable for those who just wanna watch a program here and there.

They guarantee total privacy and you can use the service on all platforms, as iPhone, Windows and Android devices.

NordVPN

This premium VPN service provides you with solid speeds, and you can unblock any stubborn services.  NordVPN comes with over 180+ servers, making it an excellent choice to stream content across country borders.

It’s SmartPlay feature automatically connects you to the best geo-blocking busting server from Scandinavian countries.

ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is one of the best VPNs in the market.  It features fast speed and unblocks geo-blocks on STV, DR1, and TV2.  It also helps you battle bandwidth throttling via its split tunneling feature. You also receive high-end encryption and 24/7 live chat support.

PureVPN

It’s the most recommended VPN, whether you’re using it to stream content from Norway or just to boost your online privacy. The service supports both Mac and PC along with Android and iOS mobile devices. You can use one account to connect to 5 devices from your desktop to your smartphone.

PrivateVPN

Private VPN guarantees you access to your favorite Scandinavian TV- content.  It might have few servers than the VPNs we’ve mentioned, but its three servers in Sweden will ensure you never miss your favorite show. It also has servers in Denmark and works with Netflix and TV2.

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Author: Ludvig
Ludvig is the owner and driving force behind Scandinavia.life. A native Norwegian with ties to Denmark, Sweden and Finland, he is the perfect guy to guide you through the delights of Scandinavia.