Travel tips for Norway - what to prepare in advance and what to obey
1. When going on a trip, please be sure to grab sneakers and sports clothes. To begin with, this is how majority of the population of the country take walks, so you will not stand out or be seen to be cutting a strange figure. Secondly, the northern nature is best explored on foot, and not through the bus window. Elegant evening dresses will be useful in the Norwegian opera.
2. Public transportation is developed in the country; mainly buses and trams. If you plan to move a lot, it is best to purchase a daily ticket. That way, it will be cheaper and more convenient: you will not have to stand in the cash desk every time.
3. Urban taxis are an inexpensive pleasure available only within cities. You can catch a taxi at special stops or the good old “hitchhiking”.
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5. Unpretentious tourists will be accommodated in numerous campsites, farms and “huts” in picturesque places. In addition, Norway is abundantly equipped with student hostels for cheerful companies.
6. Fans of comfortable living need to prepare for the fact that prices in Norwegian hotels are higher than in average European countries. For this price you can get a unique location in the middle of the plain or the fjord. In addition, the hotel business offers special prices for families, large companies and residents on weekends.
8. The amount of tips in cafes and restaurants is included in the bill. It is not acceptable to give tips to the staff of hotels. In general, the amount of tips does not exceed 7% of the bill.
9. Liquor is very expensive in the country, and smoking in public places is prohibited.
10. The harsh nature of Norway requires the application of careful safety precautions, especially on the road. The abundance of wild animals, glaciers and narrow mountain roads is a sufficient reason to follow organized groups and adhere to speed and traffic signs.
11. Shopping in the country is an expensive entertainment as there are no outlet stores or cheap clothing stock shops. If however the budget allows, then it is possible to purchase excellent reindeer skin and fur products.
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13. You can buy knits, trolls, liqueurs, smoked fish and authentic brand of cheeses (for example, brown) from Norway as a present to relatives.
14. There is almost no usual fast food chains in the country, as the government and citizens are eco friendly and place a great concern over their health. You can have a snack in fish restaurants and confectioneries, while the numerous bars in the country will allow each guest to find a strong drink to his taste.
15. The climate of the central part of Norway is very variable; the average temperature in the summer is 20°C. The northern part of the country is beyond the Arctic Circle. So when visiting it, you need to make provision for warm clothing. For hiking in the mountains you should buy thermal underwear.
16. Drivers should carefully observe the speed limit: a speeding ticket starts from the sum of 600 kroner.
17. Upon entry into the major cities of Norway, some roads and tunnels collect toll fees. Please note that mountain roads sometimes close under adverse weather conditions.
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Leonardo Da Vinci Bridge
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In the surroundings of Oslo, in the town Akershus is the strange bridge, which was named to honor Leonardo da Vinci. It is a unique architectural attraction and has not got the name of the outstanding Italian painter. The history of bridge building is very interesting. According to the historical data, the gifted painter still developed the bridge design for the Sultan Baiaet II in 1502. According to this design, the arch bridge should be built with the extension of 360 meters through the Bay Golden Horn. Such a bold project was considered unfulfillable in the Middle Ages.
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Storseisundet Brug
From the series “The Most Unusual and Strange Bridges on Earth”
The unusual bridge, which is absolutely necessary for the fans of the nerve kitzel, is located in Norway. The unique Storseisundet Bridge is part of the road, which extends along the rocky coast. The main feature of the bridge is complicated bends and gradients. On some stretches of the road, the visible part of the bridge is reminiscent of a real diving board. From every angle of view Storseisundet Bridge looks peculiar.
The locals have given the original names of the bridge that reflect the main particularity. They call Storseisundet 'the drunken bridge'. The bridge is located on the territory of the Møre og Romsdal Gouvernements and connects its mainland with Averøya Island. The Storseisundet Bridge is part of the so-called 'Atlantic Road', which houses 8 bridges. Storseisundet is … Read all
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Laerdal tunnel
From the series “The Greatest Tunnels in the World”
Currently the world’s longest road tunnel is in Norway, Sogn og Fjordane. The length of the Laerdal tunnel is 24600 meters. The tunnel opened in 2000 and immediately became a real sight of the global value. It has a number of significant equipment. Free passage is a great asset when using this world’s most uniquely constructed object. A high quality road is now accessible to drivers. The tunnel is equipped with all the necessary directional and road signs. Nonetheless, is quite an effort to travel such a long distance.The main difficulty for motorists is a monotony of traffic which impairs concentration.
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