VISIT NORWAY Pb. 448 Sentrum, 0104 Oslo Akersgata 13, 0158 Oslo T: +47 22 00 25 00 W: visitnorway.com
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW • POPULATION (2024 EST.): 5,576,660 • CAPITAL: Oslo • MAIN CITIES: Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim, Tromsø • VISA: Passport must be valid for three months beyond date of departure from the Schengen area and contain two blank pages for stamps. No visa required for stays of up to 90 days • HEALTH: Vaccinations against hepatitis A and B recommended, as well as tick-borne encephalitis for those planning outdoor activities • CURRENCY: Norwegian krone (NOK). All major credit cards accepted. Note the euro isn’t a valid currency in Norway • TIPPING: 10-20% is customary for good service in restaurants; otherwise, tipping is not expected
• TIME: GMT+1 • ELECTRICITY: 230 volts; adapter required • DRIVING: On the right. A US driver’s license can be used for up to three months after arrival • PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (2025): Jan 1; Apr 17-18, 20-21; May 1, 17, 29; Jun 8-9; Dec 25-26 • LANGUAGE: Norwegian and Sámi are the offi cial languages. Most Norwegians speak English as a second language • RELIGION: Christianity • COUNTRY DIAL CODE: +47
CLIMATE Norway has mild winters and cold summers. The driest months of the year are April and May; the hottest July and August. Winter temperatures in the mountains are extreme, from 14F to -4F
GETTING THERE • MAJOR GATEWAYS: Oslo Airport (OSL) Bergen Airport (BGO) Stavanger Airport (SVG) • TYPICAL FLYING TIME: Direct: 7.5h from New York; 9h from Miami Including layover: 12h+ from Los Angeles; 13h+ from San Francisco