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.
Zoos and theme parks are extremely expensive in Norway, and the admission itself can easily cost over 2,500 NOK for a family of 4! And let’s not forget paying 200 NOK for a hamburger, 400 NOK for a stuffed animal or the 150 NOK parking fee that some theme parks and zoos operate with. But … Read more
You might have to use a travel adapter if you are visiting Norway from another country, but we also share the type of electrical plugs with many other countries. So which types of electrical plugs can you expect in Norway, and will you need a travel adapter to charge your electronics? Norway mainly uses the … Read more
Going on a whale safari when visiting northern Norway is one of the most amazing things you can do, and if you visit during the whale watching season, you are pretty much guaranteed to see a whale. Most whale watching safaris take you out to the sea in a big ferry with certified guides that … Read more
Svalbard is an incredible island far north in the arctic. It’s technically Norwegian territory, but it is exempt from many Norwegian laws and regulations. Not only will you get kicked off the island if you lose your job, but you also cannot give birth there. So, what’s up with the rule forbidding women to give … Read more
There’s no place just like Svalbard, and this arctic island is a part of Norway. Despite this, Svalbard is located almost 1,000 km north of Norway, so getting to Svalbard from Norway is actually a bit of a challenge. So, what are the best options for traveling to Svalbard? The by far best option of … Read more
There’s no denying it; Norway is an expensive country to visit as a tourist, and one of the major expenses will be food. Eating out at restaurants can easily cost 400 – 500 NOK per person, and this will quickly add up to thousands of Norwegian kroner during a holiday visit. Eating in Norway is … Read more
Electric scooters have taken Norway by storm, and you will see hundreds of these in all the major cities. There’s a huge debate over how these electric scooters should be treated, such as whether or not they should ride on the sidewalk, and the debate has reached a point where new laws have been implemented … Read more
Visiting the arctic island Svalbard is a unique experience that feels very different from a trip to mainland Norway. Not only do you have to be armed as a safety measurement against polar bears, but there are also plenty of other quirks and unique things about the island. But how long should you stay at … Read more
Many tourists are surprised by the sheer amount of sheep that are wandering around in the Norway forests and mountains, and there are in fact over 2,000,000 free-ranging sheep in Norway every autumn. These sheep are almost like a national symbol to Norway, and it’s nearly impossible to miss meeting free-ranging sheep if you are … Read more
All commercial flights from mainland Norway to Svalbard lands on Svalbard airport Longyear, but this airport is located about 5 kilometers north-west of the city Longyearbyen. You will not want to walk these 5 kilometers by yourself (seeing as there’s dangerous polar bears on the island), so what’s the best method of getting from Svalbard … Read more