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Travel information and tips on Norway including passport information, accommodations, transportation to and in Norway, attractions and things to see and do, restaurant suggestions, tours, and much more. "Getting Away With Jim Bruner" - your first stop for travel information on Norway! |
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General
Information on Norway
You will have to have a current passport, and, in some cases,
a visa. For information on whether or not you will need a visa to visit,
click on Visa Information
to see if you will need a visa. Contact the Norwegian
Tourist Board for additional information and just about everything you will need to know for your
visit, vacation, or holiday to this Nordic country.
Click on General Information About Norway to jump to the Getting Away page of information for Norway for a more complete listing of general information about Norway.
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
Travel
Etiquette
Behavior and customs vary greatly from country to country. We
discuss the correct travel etiquette so that you won't be caught out.
TravelEtiquette was formed to offer a unique reference
point on essential etiquette advice and information for worldwide
travel. Our features and articles are written by professional
journalists and experts - who have a particular interest, or a
background in this area. So – know before you go. Visit
TravelEtiquette so you will know how to, as the old adage states, “When in Rome,
do as the Romans do.”
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Getting
To Norway
If you are traveling within Scandinavia or Europe, it is easy to get to
Norway from anywhere by air, rail, ship or car. SAS, Braathens, Wideroe are
joined by all major European airlines in connecting Oslo and other cities with
all European capitals and major cities on a daily basis. Approx. flying times
to Oslo are as follows:
Amsterdam...1 hr./35 min.
Brussels...1 hour and 30 minutes.
Frankfurt...1 hour and 30 minutes.
London...2 hours.
Madrid...3 hours.
Munich...1 hour and 30 minutes.
Paris...1 hour and 45 minutes.
Rome...2 hours and 40 minutes.
Zurich...1 hour and 45 minutes.
Additionally, it is quite easy to arrive from North America with dozens of flights daily. Check below for additional information on getting to Norway. For more complete information, click on Getting To Norway.
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Getting
Around In Norway
By Air
Air Travel Within Norway
SAS, Braathens and Wideroe are Norway's major domestic carriers, and
provide air service to over 50 cities and towns throughout Norway.
Flying times are quite short, with the exception to the northern areas of the
country.
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Want a car, but don't want to rent. If you need a car for at least 17 days, and you are at least 18 years old, Getting Away and Auto Europe can hook you up with a new Peugeot through the exclusive Peugeot Buy Back Program. Or, if you want to leave the driving to a professional while you sit back and enjoy the scenery, check out the Chauffeur Service offered by Getting Away and Auto Europe. You can also find sports cars, vans and even luxury vehicles at Auto Europe. In Australia, France, Germany, New Zealand and Spain, you can even rent a motor home. |
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Cities and
Towns In Norway
Bergen
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Oslo
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Trondheim
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Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have something you believe
should be added to this section, please let me know. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
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Some
Things To See And Do In Norway
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should be added to this section, please let me know. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
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Some
Suggestions For Accommodations In Norway
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Looking for a place to rent for vacation, holiday, or business? rentabooking.com provides a wide variety of rental listings in the United States, France, Norway, England, Spain, Italy, and Denmark. Additional locations are being added daily. This time, consider renting. It costs less and you get a lot more for your money! |
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| Click on Norway for suggestions for accommodations in Norway prepared for Getting Away by the Hotel Club Hotel Club Discount Hotel Reservation System. |
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| Book Hostels in Norway Online You can also find a hostel almost anywhere in the world through Experience Paradise, a partner of Getting Away. |
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Hotel Guide features hotels in over 200 countries. Their site steers the user to the best deals by scanning multiple websites within seconds. hoteguide.com then pulls out, leaving the booking service provider offering the best deal to close the transaction with the user. The idea is to guide users through the bazaar of online hotel booking websites allowing users to see the best deals at once and to make a wise choice. hotelguide.com - check it out before you check in! |
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Some
Suggestions For Dining In Norway
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Some Favorites
In Norway
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should be added to this section, please let me know. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
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Some
Interesting Links For Norway
Norway4you.com.
It is filled with hundreds of links in a couple dozen categories for Norwegian
and Norway related web-sites.
| Book Hostels in Norway Online You can also find a hostel almost anywhere in the world through Experience Paradise, a partner of Getting Away. |
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Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
