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    The Nordland Railway, Saltfjellet.
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    Modern conveniences have made it much easier to get around in Norway. These days, trains, boats, roads, and a network of large and small airports are all making it quite practical to see any part of the country.

    • A train passing through a green valley in Flåm

      By train

      NSB, the Norwegian State Railways, operates most passenger train services in Norway, and has a well-developed railway network stretching from Kristiansand in the south to Bodø above the Arctic Circle.

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    • Hurtigruten sailing under a bridge in Tromsø

      By boat

      An excellent system of passenger and car ferries makes it both easy and pleasant to travel to even the most remote parts of Norway.

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    • A bus driving next to a lake on a sunny day in Northwest

      By bus

      Every city and town in Norway has a local bus service, and there is an extensive network of express coaches throughout the country.

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    • A car with kayaks on the roof driving the ascending road loop Knuten in Geiranger, Norway

      Road safety

      In Norway, drivers and cyclists often share the road and thus must follow the same traffic rules. Whatever your vehicle, here are some tips to keep all of your wheels firmly on the road.

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      By car

      All you need to know about driving in Norway, from how to charge your electric car and what tyres you need in winter, to seat belt regulations and toll road information.

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    • A plane flying over steep mountains in Lofoten

      By plane

      There are more than 50 airports in Norway, making even the northernmost communities accessible by plane. The three largest domestic airlines are SAS, Norwegian and Widerøe.

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      LGBTQ+ travel

      Norway was amongst the first countries in the world to give equal rights to everyone no matter whom they love, and most Norwegians have a liberal attitude towards gay people.

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      Travelling with disabilities

      In general, airlines, trains, buses, ferries and shops in Norway are accessible for everyone. But some advance planning will still make it easier for you to get around.

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      Go all electric

      Electric bikes and cars are getting increasingly popular in Norway, electric cruise ferries are launched, and still other means of e-transport enable you to literally electrify most of your trip to make it quiet, smooth and, why not, social media-friendly.

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    Follow the locals and get off the highway to explore the scenery, enjoy the attractions and taste the food preferred by those in the know.

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      Plan your trip

      Planning your trip will help you get what you want and find the experiences you wish for.

    • A Norwegian Air shuttle flying over Flytoget Airport Express train outside Oslo

      Getting here

      Travelling to Norway has never been easier. There are direct flights from many places around the world, and if you live closer by, you can take a boat, a train, or a bus – or even drive.

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      Travel tips A-Z

      We want you to be happy in Norway, and enjoy your time here as much as you possibly can. Happy guests come back, and before you know it we have made friends for life. Makes sense, then, to share our best tips to make your stay a good one.

    • Heavy clouds over the mountainous landscape around Reine in Lofoten

      Seasons and climate

      Due to the temperate waters of the Gulf Stream, Norway has a much milder climate than other parts of the world at the same latitude, such as Alaska, Greenland, and Siberia. Still, Norway has a lot of weather.

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