This category is all about general information about Norway, both for those of you who are curious about the country, as well as those of you who plan to visit at one point. You will learn a lot about Norway and how things work in Norway in this category.
There are lots of ferries in Norway, especially on the western part of the country. You will probably have to ride a few ferries if you travel between the major cities on the western coast in a rental car or bus, because it’s simply the quickest way to get from one side of the fjord … Read more
Norway has a big change in weather from summer to winter, and this requires you to use two sets of tires when driving in Norway. During the summer we use regular tires (summer tires), and after there’s snowfall or ice on the road, we switch to winter tires to get better traction and braking response. … Read more
Bardufoss is a small Norwegian city located 2 hours south of Tromsø. It’s a nice little place to stop by on your trip to northern Norway, and it’s located close to the island Senja, a perfect place for a hiking adventure in northern Norway. Bardufoss has its own airport, and there are plenty of domestic … Read more
The Easter holiday comes with several public holidays where most stores will be completely closed for a few days. This might put tourists in a bit of a difficult situation, especially if you didn’t plan for it advance. To make your visit to Norway a bit easier, let’s take a look at when you can … Read more
Stores throw away a lot of food in Norway, and it is probably one of the countries in the world with the biggest waste of perfectly fine food. This has to do with strict regulations about the legality of selling food items, and a very strict policy that has led to a lot of food … Read more
Norway has some pretty unique and strict laws about what types of shops can be open on a Sunday, so don’t expect to be able to go shopping just like any day of the week on a regular Sunday. While the laws might seem simple at first glance, there are lots of exceptions to the … Read more
Norway is a great place to visit if you want to go camping in the wild, go on hikes to mountain tops or just spend some time outdoors, but all of this require you to have some camping equipment and outdoor clothes to be able to cope with the changing weather. Hiking and camping are … Read more
Many tourists who visit Norway is surprised that we don’t really have any of the major international electronic chains in Norway, and even Amazon has not yet set up shop here. So where do Norwegians buy their electronic from, and which stores should you choose when you need to pick up a new battery for … Read more
Norway is a country with lots of toll booths, both on major roads between the big cities and towns in Norway, as well as inside the cities themselves. You typically won’t get far on the road before hitting your first toll station in Norway, and the cost of the toll booths will add up very … Read more
Norway is one of the world’s leading countries when it comes to electric vehicles, and over half of all newly registered cars have been EVs in the last few years. You will see plenty of Teslas all over when you visit Norway, so this is a great opportunity to either drive your EV to Norway, … Read more