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Norway Holidays, Flights & Travel Guide
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Norway Holidays, Norway Holiday
Packages Overview
Norway is a wildly beautiful country
of snow-capped mountains and deep glacier-carved fjords. The
astounding scenery of the south-western fjordland is the main
drawcard for tourists, but there are many incentives to visit this
sparsely inhabited country. It offers remote wildernesses and
outdoor activities, fairylike forests, historic towns and charming
fishing villages, down to earth friendly people, and the lure of
the Arctic Circle with its famous Midnight Sun and surreal Northern
Lights. It also boasts some of the most scenic bus trips, boat
cruises and train rides in the world. 'The Land
of the Midnight Sun', with its long summer days, is not only for
nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, but offers a rich cultural
heritage from the Vikings, the traditional nomadic Sami people of
the remote northern regions, and world-renowned artists such as
Edvard Munch. Principle cities of interest are Oslo, the prettily
sited capital; the historic trading port of Bergen, situated on the
fjords and gateway to the Fjordlands; and hilly Tromsø
within the Arctic Circle, the centre of the Northern Lights
activity. They are pleasant, low-key cities that offer a good range
of museums, historical sights and unique architecture.
Norway's greatest impact on history was during the Viking
Age, when the sleek Viking ships crossed the Atlantic, and Europe
was subjected to numerous raids. Traditionally Norwegians were
explorers, and their influences are evident from the Viking
settlements established in Scotland, to the more recent
personalities like polar explorer Roald Amundsen, and the legendary
Pacific crossing of Thor Heyerdahl on his wooden raft, the
Kon-Tiki. Today Norwegians
hold onto many of their cultural traditions, most notably the art
of storytelling that takes place around the fireside to while away
the long winter hours. Trolls figure prominently in their folklore,
some friendly and helpful, while others are naughty characters that
conveniently serve as a source of blame for all of life's
troubles.
Tourist Offices - Norwegian Tourist Office (Norges
Turistråd), Oslo: +47 2414 4600 or www.visitnorway.com
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Entry Requirements
for Norway Holidays & Norway Travel
All visitors to Norway must have sufficient
funds, or return or onward tickets, and any documents necessary for
further travel. The borderless region known as the Schengen area
includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, The
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. All these
countries issue a standard Schengen visa that allows the holder, in
principal, to travel freely within the borders of
all.
- For Australians -
Australians must have a valid passport (must be valid
at least for period of intended stay). No visa is required for a
stay of up to three months in any six-month period.
- New Zealand citizens must have a valid passport (must
be valid at least for period of intended stay). No visa is required
for a stay of up to three months in any six-month
period.
- United States passport holders must have a passport
valid for at least period of intended stay. No visa is required for
stays of up to three months in any six-month period.
- United States passport holders must have a passport
valid for at least period of intended stay. No visa is required for
stays of up to three months in any six-month period.
- British passport holders must have a passport valid
for at least period of intended stay. No visa is required for stays
of up to three months in any six-month period.
Norway Holidays - Currency of Norway
The official currency is Norwegian Krone (NOK)
divided into 100 øre. Major credit cards and travellers
cheques are accepted by larger establishments. Use of credit cards
is widespread, with Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa, American Express and
Diners Club the most common. Visitors should be aware that credit
cards are generally not accepted as a means of payment in Norwegian
supermarkets and petrol stations. Foreign currency and travellers
cheques can be exchanged at banks and major post offices, as well
as many hotels and travel agents, although for poorer rates. ATMs
are available in all towns and cities.
Norway
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international access code for Norway
is +47. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country
code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are not
required. Most of the country is covered by two operators providing
GSM 900 mobile phone networks. Internet cafes are widely
available.
Norway
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Norwegian residents over 18 years, and who have
been abroad for less than 24 hours, do not have to pay duty on 40
cigarettes or 20 cigars or 100g tobacco; and gifts to the value of
NOK 500. Residents over 18 years who have been abroad for 24 hours
or more and residents of other European countries, do not have to
pay duty on 200 cigarettes or 250g of other tobacco products and
200 leaves of cigarette paper. For passengers over 20 years
duty-free items include 1 litre spirits and 1 litre wine, or 2
litres wine and 2 litres beer; perfume and eau de Cologne in small
quantities and gifts to the value of NOK 1,200. For residents of
non-European countries over 18 years, 400 cigarettes or 500g of
other tobacco products or 200 leaves of cigarette paper are
duty-free, while for those of 20 years and older items include 1
litre spirits and 1 litre wine or 2 litres wine and 2 litres beer;
50g perfume and 500ml eau-de-Cologne; and gifts and items for
personal use to the value of NOK 3,500. Prohibited items include
alcoholic beverages with more than 60% alcohol content, arms and
ammunition, narcotics and plants or parts
thereof.
Norway
Holidays & Packages- Tipping Information
A 10 to 15% service charge is added to most hotel
and restaurant bills and a further tip is only necessary if
exceptional service has been received; waiters often receive an
extra 5 to 10% tip. Taxi fares can be rounded up to the nearest
five or 10 krone.
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