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Scandic Hotels – in all major cities from north to south
Nordic Choice Hotels – a different hotel company
Thon Hotels – with fantastic breakfast
Hostelling International – the door to Norway
Radisson Blu Hotels – discover your favourite destinations
Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia
AutoEurope – always a smooth car rental experience
Vy express – travel with bus throughout Norway
DFDS – Europe’s leading ferry operator 2012-2020
Rent-A-Wreck – the smart car rental alternative
Arctic Campers – Norway’s camper van rental
NOR-WAY Bussekspress – travel green with express busses
Vy – it should be easy to travel green
Hurtigruten – "The World’s Most Beautiful Sea Voyage"
Authentic Scandinavia – exciting Norway tours
Up Norway – tailored journeys
Norrøna Hvitserk – expeditions and adventure holidays
Fjord Tours – experience Norway in a nutshell® with one ticket
50 Degrees North – unforgettable tailor-made and small group tours to Norway
Discover Norway – skiing, biking and hiking tours in Norway
Norwegian Holidays – low-price package holidays with Norwegian. Flight, hotel and rental car
DanCenter – your specialist in holiday homes in Norway
Norgesbooking – book your perfect cabin stay in Norway
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Driving and drinking do not mix, and especially so in Norway. Alcohol laws are very strict, and penalties from driving under the influence are severe. The legal limit is 0,02% blood alcohol and applies to the driver of any motorized vehicle. Medications to avoid if you intend to drive are marked with a red triangle.
Brakes may overheat at long downhill stretches. To avoid this, drive in a low gear. Eventual braking will require less force and brakes will stay cool. When driving uphill, watch the car’s temperature gauge to avoid engine overheating in time.
In 2018, more than 140,000 electric cars were driving on Norwegian roads. Norwegian authorities are investing massively in electric vehicle-friendly infrastructure and incentives. Quick charge stations are being built in increasing numbers on long distances between bigger cities. More and more hotels offer electric charging, sometimes for free. Plug-in hybrids are also benefitting from advantages over traditional drivelines.
Norwegian registration plates indicating the EV or plug-in driveline are mandatory in order to use devoted parking spaces and other special facilities. Rules and conditions are constantly changing. For help and updated information, please contact the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association: +47 907 04 545.
In case of a breakdown or an accident, all vehicles must have at least one high-visibility vest, a warning triangle, and third-party insurance.
Emergency telephones can be found on mountain stretches and in tunnels. For 24 hour salvage or technical assistance, three of the largest roadside assistance companies in Norway are:
NAF: (+47) 23 21 31 00
Falck: (+47) 02 222
Viking: (+47) 06 000
Dipped headlights are mandatory at all times, even in the middle of the brightest summer day. This includes mopeds and motorcycles. If your car is a right-hand drive, you must use black triangles on your headlights to avoid dazzling other drivers.
Note that weather conditions can cause mountain passes to close, especially during heavy snow and strong wind. Some of the higher mountain passes can get snowfall and frost when there are summer conditions in the lowlands, particularly in April/May and September/October.
Norway has a human oriented traffic culture that puts pedestrians and cyclist first. Pedestrians who want to cross the street will expect you to slow down or stop, and cyclists may not always follow traffic regulations. Please take all soft road users into consideration when going by car.
There are many toll stations in Norway, and almost all of them are automatic. All drivers, regardless of nationality, have to pay Norwegian road tolls. Read more about invoicing and how to register your car.
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.
Along selected roads in Norway, natural wonders are amplified by art, design, and architecture meant to bring you closer to nature in new and surprising ways. Meet the award-winning Scenic Routes.
There is only one way up to the peak of the mountain pass, and it’s as steep and winding as is gets. Part of these driving enthusiasts’ thrill is to see how their grand tourers stand the test. Join us for the yearly Gentlemen Drivers Weekend (GDW).
When you have to go, you have to go. Luckily, several restrooms along the Norwegian Scenic routes are among the world’s best loos – and they are worth a visit even if you don’t have business to take care of.
A holiday in the valleys of Eastern Norway never gets boring or flat. Kickstart your planning of eventful days with the help of our expert’s hints.
Driving will never be boring through the Østerdalen valley, nicknamed The Green Shortcut. There are plenty of things to see, do, and eat along the swiftest stretch between the capital of Oslo and Norway’s third largest city, Trondheim.
Electric bikes and cars are getting increasingly popular in Norway, electric cruise ferries are launched, and other means of e-transport enable you to literally electrify most of your trip.
Spend a week exploring some of the highlights of Norwegian architecture, from a wooden church that dates back to the 12th century to the latest high-tech hotel which blends in with nature.
In Norway, nature is never far away. It’s actually so close that even public transport is a great starting point for exploring it.
Electric bikes and cars are getting increasingly popular in Norway, electric cruise ferries are launched, and other means of e-transport enable you to literally electrify most of your trip.
Norway has a well-developed railway network stretching from Kristiansand in the south to Bodø above the Arctic Circle.
Travel to Norway by boat and arrive well rested! Four car ferry companies sail daily from Denmark, Sweden, and Germany to several destinations in Norway. Most operators offer package deals for cars with passengers and discounts for seniors, students, and children.
An excellent system of passenger and car ferries makes it both easy and pleasant to travel to even the most remote parts of Norway.
Every city and town in Norway has a local bus service, and there is an extensive network of express coaches throughout the country.
Along selected roads in Norway, natural wonders are amplified by art, design, and architecture meant to bring you closer to nature in new and surprising ways. Meet the award-winning Scenic Routes.
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.
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.
See our selection of companies that work hard to make you happy all through your trip.
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.
Norway is a country of great variations and vast distances. If you want to see it all, the easiest way is to take a round trip. You can experience a lot of Norway in a week – or even just three days.
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.
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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