Let’s head to Norway, the true setting of Frozen, the kingdom of the fjords, the land of the descendants of the Vikings, and the home of the Norwegian painter Munch. The beauty of the majestic fjords, coastal scenery and picturesque landscapes of Norway’s majestic snow-capped mountains make it one of the most popular destinations for travelers every year.
1. Norway Quick Facts
Language Norwegian
Religion Lutheran Evangelical Church
Currency Norwegian krone (NOK, kr)
Visa Free 90 day visa for 60 nationalities, Shengen Area rules apply
Power Plugs 220 V, 230 V 50 Hz (C,F Type)
Capital Oslo
ATM ATMs are recommended for small withdrawals, and banks have convenient ATMs throughout the city.
Use card Paying by credit card is very convenient. However, if you’re in the fjords or Arctic Circle, carry some cash.
APP
Google Maps
YR : Weather app created by the Norwegian Meteorological Service and the national broadcaster. It has the most accurate forecasts for Nordic weather.
VY: An app created by the Norwegian Railways (NSB) and Netbooth. Find train and long-distance bus times and buy tickets.
2. Packing for your trip
Air plain Ticket
Dollar Flight Club has made it easier and cheaper to buy flights to Airport.
SIM card
Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store that solves the pain of high roaming bills by giving you access to 200+ eSIMs (digital SIM cards) globally at affordable prices.
New member one-time use 15% discount coupon
10% discount coupon for multiple use by all members.
Pacsafe Pro safe 800 Luggage Lock
Good protection against snatchers or impulse thieves.
Universal Power Adapter
One of the most essential but most forgotten items in your travel gear? A power adapter!
Travel insurance
Prepare for risky situations Travel insurance can be a big help in the event of an emergency
GoPro HERO11
If you want to capture your own memories of your travels, GoPro is the way to go. It’s small, has great image quality, and is easy to carry around
3. Transportation
3-1 Gademoen Airport → City Centre
Rapid railway Flytoget
Travel time: 20 minutes to Central Station, approximately 25 minutes to the National Theatre (Nasjonalteatret).
Adults 230 NOK (1 child travels free up to 15 years old), students 16-30 years old – seniors 67+ 115 NOK
Regular railway Lokaltog
Journey time: approx. 30 minutes.
Fare: Adults 120 NOK (1 child up to 15 years old travels free), students 100 NOK
Airport bus Flybussen
FB1 : Airport→Downtown, Downtown→Airport
FB2 : Airport→Downtown, Downtown→Airport
Haraldshame Youth Hostel→Airport, Haraldshame Youth Hostel→Airport
FB3 : Airport→Downtown, Downtown→Airport
FB5: Airport→Downtown, Downtown→Airport
Travelling time: 45 minutes to the bus terminal and Haraldshamn Youth Hostel, 1 hour 5 minutes to Mayrstuen.
Fare: FB1-5 in common 229 NOK for adults, 139 NOK for students (based on website purchase)
3-2 Intercity bus
Operates throughout Norway, both within the city and between regions – there are also late-night buses. Regional buses, including Norwegian Boothexpress and Netbooth, and Swabus long-distance and night routes all depart from Gallerian Oslo Bus Station.
Tickets can be booked in advance at the ticket window or purchased on board.
3-3 Ferries
You can enter Norway by long-distance ferry from Copenhagen and Frederikshavn in Denmark and Kiel in northern Germany.
3-4 City transport
Oslo’s city centre is very walkable, with most of the city’s attractions located in the centre. Further afield, the Bjergjørg district, Munch Museum and Vigeland Park can be reached by bus, tram Trikk, metro T-bane and ferry.
One-day ticket Enkel: NOK 39 for 19+ (NOK 59 if bought from a driver), NOK 20 for 4-18 year olds and seniors (free bus, metro, and tram transfers for 1 hour).
24 hour ticket Dagskort: 117 NOK (free travel on city transport)
Ferries to the Viggei district : 58 NOK one-way, 92 NOK return if purchased at the ticket booth on board, 68 NOK one-way if purchased on board
If you’re travelling for more than two days, it’s a good idea to buy a Reisekort transport card at the city’s transport information centre or Narvesen convenience store and top it up. The card itself is free.
3-5 Taxi
Depending on the area, the basic fare is around 20,000 (metered)
Must be hailed at the taxi rank
3-6 Rent a Car
Norway’s roads are well maintained and travelling by car is convenient.In summer, rent a car for fjord sightseeing and take care when driving on mountain roads.In winter, there may be road restrictions due to snow and ice, so check with YRapple before you go.
4.Safety
Vagrants from Eastern Europe and North Africa approaching tourists in pairs and pickpocketing (stealing), stealing bags from restaurants (hotels) and around train stations, etc. Around train stations, in areas with high concentrations of migrants in the east of Oslo city centre, etc.
Useful phone numbers for tourists
Police: 112
Ambulance: 113
Fire department: 110
5. Climate
Intermediate season (mid-April to May, September to October) temperatures: 3°C (37°F) to 15°C (86°F)
Light winds, alternating sunny and cloudy weather.
The Nordic summer is a popular time for travellers due to the long days and pleasant temperatures. During summer, you can explore various destinations in the Scandinavian Peninsula.
Summer (June to August) Temperatures: 15°C (86°F) to 30°C (86°F)
Features: Dry and mild climate.
Winter (November to early April)
Temperatures: – 5°F (15°C) to 50°F (10°C)
Features: Generally mild due to the influence of the Gulf of Mexico Current, but there are many days of total darkness during the month of November.
6. price
Prices are expensive even within Northern Europe, with prices around twice as high as in Eastern Europe.
Petrol (1 litre): 21 NOK
McDonald’s Combo Meal:120 NOK
Water (1.5 litres): 21 NOK
Milk (1 litre) 20 NOK
7. Travel precautions
The water is so clean you can drink it straight from the tap.
There is a charge (10 NOK) for toilets at the train station, and there is a changing table in the men’s room, which is great for dads to change nappies.
Tax refund: VAT refund (approx. 13-18%) is available on purchases of at least 315 NOK (320 NOK for food) on the same day in a single shop. Norway is a non-EU country. Be sure to get your refund when travelling to other countries.
8. Etiquette & Service Tip
Norwegians greet others with a smile. This is a friendly way of greeting and you are expected to respond warmly.
There is a strict physical distance between people. Do not stand together in public places such as bus stops. Be sure to take your rubbish with you when outdoors.
Tipping
Tipping is not expected, but if you receive good service in a restaurant or café, it is customary to leave a 10% tip.
It is customary to add a small tip to the bill when dining out.
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10. Holidays
The following are the national public holidays for 2024:
1 Jan Mon New Year’s Day
28 Mar Thu Maundy Thursday
29 Mar Fri Good Friday
31 Mar Sun Easter Sunday
1 Apr Mon Easter Monday
1 May Wed Labour Day
9 May Thu Ascension Day
17 May Fri Constitution Day
19 May Sun Whit Sunday
20 May Mon Whit Monday
25 Dec Wed Christmas Day
26 Dec Thu 2nd Day of Christmas
2025 National Public Holidays:
Wednesday, 1 January : New Year’s Day
Thursday, 17 April : Maundy Thursday
Friday, 18 April : Good Friday
Sunday, 20 April : Easter Sunday
Monday, 21 April : Easter Monday
Thursday, 1 May : Labour Day
Saturday, 17 May : Constitution Day
Thursday, 29 May : Ascension Day
Sunday, 8 June : Whit Sunday
Monday, 9 June : Whit Monday
Thursday, 25 December: Christmas Day
Friday, 26 December: 2nd Day of Christmas