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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
Radisson Blu Hotels – discover your favourite destinations
Citybox – modern and affordable hotels in a central location
Vy – it should be easy to travel green
SJ NORD – the adventure starts on the train
Vy express – travel with bus throughout Norway
NOR-WAY Bussekspress – travel green with express busses
DFDS – Europe’s leading ferry operator 2012-2021
AutoEurope – always a smooth car rental experience
Rent-A-Wreck – the smart car rental alternative
Arctic Campers – Norway’s camper van rental
Nordic Campers - The only way to see Norway!
Cabin Campers – your cottage on four wheels
Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia
Hurtigruten – "The World’s Most Beautiful Sea Voyage"
Authentic Scandinavia – exciting Norway tours
Up Norway – tailored journeys
Norrøna Hvitserk – expeditions and adventure holidays
Brim Explorer – Silent fjord tours by electric catamaran
Fjord Tours – experience Norway in a nutshell® with one ticket
Fjord Travel – Sustainable multi-day tours
Go Fjords – Tours and activities all over Norway
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
Booknordics.com – tours and activities, safaris, cabins and adventure hotels
Stromma – sightseeing, excursions and experiences with bus, boat and train
DanCenter – your specialist in holiday homes in Norway
Norgesbooking – book your perfect cabin stay in Norway
Beitostølen – adventure and delight all year
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To buy wine or beer in Norway, the minimum age is 18 years. For spirits, it is 20 years.
Beer can be found in most shops, but is only sold before 8 pm on weekdays or 6 pm on Saturdays. For wine, spirits or strong beer, you must visit one of the Vinmonopolet outlets, found in most large cities and towns.
Yes, it's possible. See our 12 tips for budget holidays here.
Visit Norway has replaced printed travel information by this comprehensive website. Here, you will find numerous travel tips, information about destinations, maps and a route planner, directions on how to get around, as well as useful facts for a soft landing in the land of the fjords and the midnight sun.
The Visit Norway app gives you information about thousands of places to stay, restaurants, activities, and attractions on and near your destination.
Download the app:
iPhone: Visit Norway for iOS
Android: Visit Norway for Android
Dial "00" followed by your two or three digit country code, the area code and phone number.
On most mobile phones, using "+" instead of "00" will also work.
If you are calling home on a mobile phone, buying a local pre-paid SIM-card (called "kontantkort") may be the cheapest option.
Also known as summer time, DST always starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.
Time is adjusted one hour forward in the summer, to move an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening.
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. Read more about travelling in Norway with disabilities.
Tap water is universally drinkable in Norway, and tastes great. So no need to buy bottled water.
Most running water in the mountains and forests of Norway is clean enough to drink, but avoid water running through pastures or runoff from glaciers, as this may contain harmful microorganisms.
Norway is the longest country in Europe, and it takes about 30 hours to drive from Kristiansand in the south to Hammerfest in the north. The E-roads are the main roads and connect cities and regions. Read more about driving in Norway.
Along 18 selected roads called the Norwegian Scenic Routes, natural wonders are amplified by art, design, and architecture meant to bring you closer to nature in new and surprising ways.
All such flight activity must always be performed with concern and respect for the surrounding people, birds, other animals, private properties, public spaces and tourist spots like viewing points. Please check with your destination for local, deviating regulations and military or other special restricted areas where all the aforementioned activities are forbidden by law. Read more about use of drones on Civil Aviation Authority Norway’s website.
220 volts AC (50 Hz) is the Norwegian standard.
Norway uses the continental European standard socket.
Almost all electricity in Norway is hydroelectric, so use it with a clear conscience.
Most Norwegians speak English, especially the younger crowd.
Many have also learned German, French or Spanish at school, but skill levels may vary.
By plane or by train, by bus or by boat, we can help you getting to Norway.
Internet access is good in most towns and cities, either through mobile data, or public wifi in cafés and other public areas. Mobile data coverage will be patchy in sparsely populated areas. Most hotels have free Internet access in the rooms, but if it is important to you, it’s best to ask the hotel before you book. Many buses, express buses and trains offer free onboard wifi, but this will often require registration and have limited capacity.
Most LGBT venues and offers are found in the big cities like Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim.
Norway's currency is "kroner", abbreviated NOK. That said, how much should you tip, pay, or expect to be billed?
Make sure you read the full instructions at the Norwegian Food Safety Authority in good time prior to your travel.
Dogs, cats, and ferrets from all EU countries must have pet passports and ID marking. Unless from Sweden, the animal also needs valid anti-rabies vaccination. In addition, dogs from most EU countries must be given approved tapeworm treatment minimum 24 and maximum 120 hours before arrival. Small rodents, cage birds, and rabbits must have valid import permits issued by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority.
Certain dog types are prohibited in Norway. Norway is amongst few rabies-free countries thanks to high awareness and strict rules.
Additional rules apply to non-EU countries. For further information not found on the Norwegian Food Safety Authority’ website, please contact the Norwegian Embassy or Consulate in your country.
Norwegian public holidays are New Year's Day (1 Jan), Labour Day (1 May), Constitution Day (17 May), Christmas Day and Boxing Day (25-26 Dec). Movable holidays are Easter, Ascension Day, Whit Sunday, and Whit Monday.
Most shops will be closed on public holidays, and public transit may run with reduced frequency and capacity. Many restaurants and bars will be open, except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Many museums are open on Sundays and some public holidays, but will often be closed on the following Monday.
Here's what you need to know about shopping in Norway. And before you go, here is information on currency and prices.
In Norway everyone has the unrestricted right of free access in the countryside, including the national parks. Read more about the rights of access.
We want you to come back, so see our tips on how to stay safe in the mountains, on the seas, or on the roads.
Indoor smoking in most public places is prohibited. This includes hotels, bars, restaurants and all other establishments where food and beverage are served.
You must be over 18 years to buy tobacco in Norway.
E-cigarettes that contain nicotine are prohibited in Norway, but can be imported for personal or medical use. Citizens from the EU/EEA area can enter the country with a maximum quantity of one year's consumption. Citizens from outside of the EU/EEA are only allowed to import a quantity that doesn't exceed three months of consumption. When importing e-cigarettes that contain nicotine, it's a good idea to bring along documents, such as a prescription or medical certificate that proves that the products were legally bought for personal use.
The Norwegian Directorate of Health states that in the course of 2021 a new regulation of e-cigarettes should come into force, that would allow nicotine e-cigarettes in Norway. Until this regulation has been approved, it is forbidden to produce, trade and import e-cigarettes and e-liquids with nicotine in Norway.
You will find storage lockers for your luggage at Oslo S/Oslo Central Station. You are welcome to keep your belongings in the lockers at all hours but you will not be able to access the same lockers when the station is closed between 01:10 am and 04:30 am. Make your payment for the use of storage lockers by cash, Visa or Mastercard.
All of Norway uses Central European Time (CET), which is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal time (UTC+1).
Norway has many toll roads, but the good part is that you don’t need to slow down to pay. Read more about invoicing and how to register your car.
Visitors from the Schengen countries do not need a passport or visa when entering Norway, but must show valid and sufficient ID. A European Union ID-card or passport is recommended.
Citizens of some countries outside the EU/EEA have to apply for a visitor's visa. You can easily check if this is required for you at udi.no.
The regulations concerning entry to and residence in the Svalbard Islands are different from the regulations on the Norwegian mainland. Svalbard is not part of the Schengen area. Norwegian authorities do not require a visa for visiting Svalbard, but as most transport links connect Svalbard with Norway, foreigners with visa requirements to Norway/the Schengen area will need a valid visa to travel through the Schengen area.
Please read more about entry to Svalbard at sysselmannen.no
The European Health Insurance Card is not valid in Svalbard. It is therefore strongly recommended to purchase travel insurance before you go there.
Norway is a big country! Find your favourite places and cities to visit with our guide. Discover top destinations, as well as some hidden gems and UNESCO-listed sites.
Is it really possible to combine work and vacation? YES! A workation, working remotely while on vacation, lets you work and travel, without having to use vacation days.
Get insider tips from locals for an exciting long weekend in Norway’s main cities, where urban vibes meet small-town charm.
Tourism impact local communities in both good and bad ways. Visit a destination that works hard to become more sustainable on your next adventure!
In Norway, everyone has the unrestricted right of free access in the countryside, including in the national parks.
See our selection of companies that work hard to make you happy all through your trip.
Understanding the language will help you along a great deal, not least due to the sympathy you'll elicit from the locals, who are only too happy to help a visitor out. This list will give you a firm foundation.
Yes = Ja
No = Nei
Thank you = Takk
Excuse me = Unnskyld meg
Hello = Hallo
Train = Tog
Bus = Buss
Metro = T-bane
Tram = Trikk
Station = Stasjon
Airport = Flyplass
Hospital = Sykehus
Emergency services = Legevakt
Fire services = Brannvesenet
Police = Politi
Food = Mat
Drink = Drikke
Alcohol = Alkohol
Non-alcoholic = Alkoholfritt
Vegetarian = Vegetar
Allergic = Allergisk
Receipt = Kvittering
Bill = Regning
Cash = Kontanter
Credit card = Kredittkort
Day = Dag
Week = Uke
Month = Måned
Year = År
Today = I dag
Yesterday = I går
Tomorrow = I morgen
Monday = Mandag
Tuesday = Tirsdag
Wednesday = Onsdag
Thursday = Torsdag
Friday = Fredag
Saturday = Lørdag
Sunday = Søndag
Planning your trip will help you get what you want and find the experiences you wish for.
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.
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.
Enjoy Norway to the fullest, but be careful while you do so. Stay safe wherever you are, whether that is in the mountains, on the sea, or on the road.
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