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Article list Norway on a budget

When you arrive

Currency and prices, right of access and more.

Before you go

Passport and visa requirements, customs and regulations, travelling with pets and other practical information.

Download free screensaver

Enjoy the beauty of fjords, northern lights and spectacular nature landscape with these free screensavers from Norway.

About Norway

Norway has a population of about 5 million and covers an area of 385,155 square kilometres. The official Head of State is King Harald V.

This is Norway

Travel north this year, to Norway - the great escape on your doorstep. Experience the world famous Norwegian fjords with tall mountains and glaciers.

Travel facts and tips

Customs and regulations, the best times to travel, passport and visa requirements, currency and prices and more practical travel information.

Tour operators and travel providers

The following is a list of tour operators and travel providers offering a wide range of tours and holidays to Norway.

Brochures

Download and/or order brochures from Norway and various Norwegian destinations.

Safety first

Norway is a safe travel destination, but you should always follow these safety tips when you explore the country.

Safety and equipment

Be prepared and follow these safety tips when you go walking in the Norwegian mountains.

Facts about Norway

Norway is known for nature attractions like fjords, mountains and midnight sun, and is easily accessible by plane from most European countries.

Taxis

There are taxis available in all cities and most towns, and drivers usually speak English.

The Norwegian languages

There are three languages in Norway. Two of them are similar and the Sami language is of a totally different origin.

The right of access

In Norway everyone has the unrestricted right of free access in the countryside - including the national parks.

City life and countryside

It is a long way from Karasjok in Finnmark to Grønland in Oslo.

Prepare yourself for the wilderness

Changing weather makes it important to take precautions and bring the right gear.

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