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(Last updated: 09 Jun 2009)
Visas
Australian passport holders on business do not require a visa to enter Norway when visiting for up to three months. |
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Coastal areas have a moderate climate owing to the Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift. Inland temperatures are more extreme with hot summers and cold winters (November to March). In general, the lowlands of the south experience colder winters and warmer summers than the coastal areas. Rain is distributed throughout the year with frequent inland snowfalls during the winter. The northern part of the country inside the Arctic Circle has continuous daylight at midsummer, and twilight all day during winter. Light to medium-weight clothing is worn in summer and waterproofing is advisable throughout the year.
For weather details in Norway, please visit the World Meteorological Organization.
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Even though Norway is a very long country, travelling is easy. If you are driving, take the less travelled roads and experience what Norway has to offer of natural beauty. The Norwegian State Railway has a well-developed network and where the railway stops the buses take over, and where a road ends a ferry takes over. If you choose to travel by air you will find a good network of routes and connections.
The Airport Express Train (Flytoget) website has information and train schedules. Tickets for the Airport Express Train can be purchased together with air tickets at your travel agency. Tickets are also available at all Airport Express Train stations, at ticket counters as well as card and cash ticket vending machines. There is no seat booking on the Airport Express Train.
The Airport Bus runs between downtown Oslo and Oslo Airport every 15 minutes. First bus from Oslo Bus Terminal departs at 04.05 am. The trip takes about 47 minutes one way. Prices: Adults NKr90 (round trip NKr140), senior citizen's NKr45. Children with airline tickets travel free of charge.
Airport Taxi is a special fare offer from Oslo Taxi to and from Oslo Airport to destinations in the Oslo region. Go to the Taxi Information desk in the arrival hall and ask for ‘Airport Taxi’. Prices are between NKr475 and NKr575 for one to four passengers, depending on your destination in Oslo.
All InterCity and Express Trains on the stretch Skien - Oslo - Lillehammer - Trondheim run via Oslo Airport. Train schedules are available at NSB Customer.
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Hotels
The quality and range of accommodation in Norway is good. You can choose any form of lodging from first-class hotels to private rooms. The tourist offices can assist in mediating reservations within all categories. If you are going to be travelling in Norway during high season and plan to visit the largest cities or well-visited areas, you should book accommodation ahead of time. |
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Norway. This is regularly updated, and should be checked before planning travel..
Health
Vaccinations are not required for citizens of nations determined by the World Health Organization to be infection-free. Ask your insurance agent or broker before you travel if your health plan is valid in Norway. If it is not, medical fees must be settled in cash. Medical fees in Norway are reasonable compared to those of most Western nations.
Norwegian pharmacists by law cannot honour a prescription written out-of-country, so bring enough prescription medication for your stay. If you run out of a prescription, a Norwegian doctor must be contacted to write a new one.
By planning in advance, disabled visitors will find travel in Norway to be fairly accommodating. Most hotels, particularly in the cities, have special rooms for disabled visitors.
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Time zones and time differences
Norway is 10 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time.
To find out the current time in Oslo, view the World Clock. |
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Dialling codes
Norway's country code is 47.
For calls to Norway from Australia dial: 0011 + 47 + area code + telephone number
For calls from Norway to Australia dial: 00 + 61 + area code + telephone number
For further information (eg. area codes) please visit the White Pages - international dialling codes. |
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Public holidays
January 1 – New Year’s Day
May 1 – May Day
May 17 – Constitution Day
December 24-25 – Christmas
December 31 – New Year's Eve |
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Electricity and water
Norway’s power supply is 220 volts, 50Hz. The round two-pin plugs are the most common. |
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Dining
Because of Norway's long tradition as a fishing nation, fish has always been an important ingredient on the Norwegian menu. However, Norwegian farms as well as good stocks of game, have also contributed to the Norwegian kitchen with high quality meat. In recent years Norwegian chefs have been winning international prizes, with a tendency to redefine traditional dishes with a new twist. In recent years, there has also been a veritable explosion of ethnic restaurants that serve their own national specialities. |
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