Explore Juneau

Juneau is known for being a rain country and the Mendenhall Galcier.The city is enjoyed by people that spend time in the outdoors as the state holds beautiful sceneries.It can be found in the Gastineau Channel and the Alaskan panhandle.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Alaska) English; Spanish and native Alaskan languages belonging to the Inuit-Yupik-Unangan; Athabaskan-Eyak-Tlingit; Haida; and Tsimshian language families.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC-10:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 17 USD, Mid-range Restaurant meal 80 USD, Combo Meal 7,50 USD
Drinks
Coke/Diet Coke/Sprite 3 USD, Juice; Orange/Pineapple/Cranberry/Grapefruit 4 - 6 USD, Coffee/Tea/Lemonade/Hot Tea 3 USD
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3,40 USD, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1,62 USD
General Transport
The bus fare here is free for children from the age of 5 and younger, 1 USD for children age 6 - 18, 2 USD for adults

Things to do in Juneau

Juneau offers dolphin and whale whatching from May to August, the massive Nugget Falls makes for a perfect picture waiting to be taken or visit the Alaska State museum of you want ot know just a little more of Alaska,s history, the local history or the many displays of art, fishing, mining, forestry and many more.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(United States of America) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to United States:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to the United States: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Alaska) Lonely Planet Alaska Guidebook
  • A Warm Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Eye Mask
  • Lightweight Down Jacket
  • Rain Trench
  • Quick-Dry Hiking Pants
  • Emergency Paracord Bracelet
  • Neck Wallet
  • Mosquito Repelling Wristbands
  • Quality Travel Binoculars
  • Moisture-Wicking Scarf and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(United States of America) Citizens of the following countries and territories are eligible for visa-free entry into the United States under the VWP (Visa Waiver Program).Andorra; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Brunei; Chile; Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Japan; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Monaco; Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; Portugal; San Marino; Singapore; Slovakia; Slovenia; South Korea; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Taiwan and the United Kingdom.