Practical Information

Below is some handy information about your upcoming trip to Norway including guidance about climate, currency and what to pack. Be prepared and read through the tips and advice.

Please click on these informative boxes for details about travelling in Norway.

What to bring

Layers, layers, layers! Come prepared for all types of weather.

Weather

What’s the weather like in Norway? You just might be surprised.

Health & safety

How to find pharmacies, medical help and emergency assistance.

Time & daylight

When to expect sunrises, sunsets, northern lights and the midnight sun

Shopping in Norway

Leave enough room in your luggage for some Norwegian souvenirs

Currency

What’s in your wallet? Find out more about Norway’s currency and common forms of payment

Driving in Norway

Are you prepared for your road trip? Learn the rules of the road

Telephones

Learn more about Norway’s network, phone compatibility and international calls

Internet access

Learn more about staying connected in Norway

Post office & stamps

Where to get stamps and mail all those beautiful Norway postcards

Weights & measures

Helpful conversions between the metric and English systems

Flights to Norway

Find out here which airlines fly to Norway, and their frequency.

Public holidays

Find out when local businesses may be closed

Norwegian language

You will get by fine with English, but here are a few Norwegian words to help

Norwegian food

Find out more about Norwegian delicacies

Other useful tips

Some inside info about Norway from our local travel experts.

About Norway

A quick summary and useful info about this unique Nordic destination.

Northern lights guide

Learn about this fascinating natural light show and how to see it.

Svalbard travel guide

A slice of northern Europe that few people get the chance to see.

Electricity

Find out if you need adapters or converters for your devices