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Travel Information
Norway is a land of incomparable natural beauty that in places almost defies description. The jaw-dropping vistas can and will literally take your breath away. But there's more, much more to Norway...
Worthy attractions include the shiny-clean city of Oslo, as well as Grimstad, Stavanger and other southern coastal communities, the picture-postcard cities of Alesund, Bergen and Trondheim, the Lofoton Islands, the Northern Lights, and all of the friendly towns and wild landscapes above the Arctic Circle.
In addition, museums filled with modern art and Viking history, glacier tours, national parks and winter sports of all description will tempt most any traveler.
And then (we must) recommend a rewarding visit to any of Norway's western fjords, especially Geirangerfjord Hardangerfjord, or Lysefjord.
Note: Norway is pricey and advance planning is recommended, especially for family vacations. For travel tips, city details, major attractions and points-of-interest, follow the links below.
GENERAL ITEMS OF INTEREST
 Currency The Norwegian Krone is the official currency for Norway, and used in all financial transactions.
Note: Instead of traveling with your own country's currency and then paying the expensive cash conversion rates - to get the best exchange rate - we suggest you use an ATM for cash, and a credit card for purchases.
Currency Conversion here!
Electricity Norway runs on 220 volts AC (50 cycles).
Note that most modern laptop, cell phone and digital camera chargers are dual voltage and will work perfectly in Norway with just a simple adapter plug. Find electrical adapters, products and tips here!
Times to Travel
Norway's climate is milder than expected (considering its location), as it's warmed some by the Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift.
Though relatively cool from summer to early fall, conditions are very pleasant then with average high temps in the 60's. Summer highs in the mid 70's are a regular occurrence in the south.
Although coastal areas remain mild in winter and fjord water's never freeze, the upper elevations in central Norway, and areas north of the Arctic Circle experience much colder conditions. Note that wild fluctuations in winter highs and lows are common.
Rainfall amounts are the heaviest along the western coastal areas in fall and early winter, with much less precipitation inland. Winter snowfall can be heavy in the central and northern mountains and many are snow-capped throughout the year.
Above the Arctic Circle in the far north, the summer sun never completely sets, thus the phrase, "Norway, Land of the Midnight Sun." Winter days across most of Norway are much shorter, and available daylight is certainly muted and less intense.
Even though crowds can be large and attraction lines long, especially in Oslo, most travelers seem to agree that May through mid-September are the best months to visit Norway.
Travel Advisories here!
VISAS
A valid passport is required to enter Norway. For stays up to six months visa requirements (if any) vary from country to country. To find out whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we suggest you the contact the Norwegian Consulate in your country of residence.
For stays longer than six months regarding employment, study or tourism, a visa is required and must be obtained in advance. For additional information please contact the Norwegian Consulate with jurisdiction over your country of residence.
NORWAY TOURISM SITES
Alesund Tourism here!
Bergen Tourism here!
Fjords of Norway here!
Jostedalsbreen Glacier here!
Lofoten Islands here!
Norway Fishing web site
Norway National Parks here!
Norway Tourism official web site
Oslo Tourism web site
Scandinavian Tourism here!
Ski Norway here!
Svalbard Islands here!
Stavanger Tourism here!
Trondheim Tourism here!
Viking Ship Museum web site
NORWAY TOURISM TRANSPORTATION
Airports web site
Fjord Ferries web site
Ferries to Norway web site
Trains web site
 
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