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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.
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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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Elegant and simple! Touch the screen and hear turn-by-turn directions with
street names as you enjoy your driving experience throughout Europe. Customize
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Nuvii 370 contains premium detailed maps for all of Europe, including highways,
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way streets and other navigation features. It contains general map detail for
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greatest detail. The Nuvii 370 also displays points of interest such as: food
and drink, lodging, golf courses, theatres and cinemas, gas stations, hospitals
and more. Full Coverage available for: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain and Switzerland. Full detailed coverage in major cities of: Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Norway and Sweden. Coverage in Eastern Europe includes: Estonia (Tallinn), Latvia (Riga), Lithuania (Vilnius), Slovakia (Bratislava and Kosice), Hungary (Budapest, Balaton, Debrecen, Miskolc, Eger and Tokaj), Slovenia (Ljubljana and Maribor), Croatia (Zagreb, Rijeka and Pula, Split, Selin, Zadar, Dubrovnik and the Island of Krk), Bulgaria (Sofija), Romania (Buburesti (Bucharest) and Timisoara). |
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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.
| Need to rent a car in Norway and drop it off in another country? Getting Away and Auto Europe have joined together to allow you to rent a car in Austria and drop it in dozens of countries throughout Europe and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, the UK and even some places in Africa. Click on Auto Europe more information. |
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Want to get around on your own while you are in Europe? IdeaMerge offers auto and RV rentals, along with short-term auto and RV leases throughout Europe. Click on RV Rentals Worldwide, and Tax-free Auto Leases in Europe for additional information, or to rent or lease a vehicle of your choice in Europe. |
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Elegant and simple! Touch the screen and hear turn-by-turn directions with
street names as you enjoy your driving experience throughout Europe. Customize
your navigation method or route, to travel safely and stress-free. The Garmin
Nuvii 370 contains premium detailed maps for all of Europe, including highways,
regional freeways and local roads with attributes such as turn restrictions, one
way streets and other navigation features. It contains general map detail for
most cities and towns throughout Europe. Metro areas listed are covered in the
greatest detail. The Nuvii 370 also displays points of interest such as: food
and drink, lodging, golf courses, theatres and cinemas, gas stations, hospitals
and more. Full Coverage available for: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain and Switzerland. Full detailed coverage in major cities of: Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Norway and Sweden. Coverage in Eastern Europe includes: Estonia (Tallinn), Latvia (Riga), Lithuania (Vilnius), Slovakia (Bratislava and Kosice), Hungary (Budapest, Balaton, Debrecen, Miskolc, Eger and Tokaj), Slovenia (Ljubljana and Maribor), Croatia (Zagreb, Rijeka and Pula, Split, Selin, Zadar, Dubrovnik and the Island of Krk), Bulgaria (Sofija), Romania (Buburesti (Bucharest) and Timisoara). |
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Cities and
Towns In Norway
Bergen
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Oslo
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British Airways
(ba.com) flies
between Oslo and London.
Trondheim
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Want to get around on your own while you are in Europe? IdeaMerge offers auto and RV rentals, along with short-term auto and RV leases throughout Europe. Click on RV Rentals Worldwide, and Tax-free Auto Leases in Europe for additional information, or to rent or lease a vehicle of your choice in Europe. |
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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
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
Suggestions For Accommodations In Norway
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Set in the heart of Oslo, the cozy Doubletree by Hilton Oslo City Center hotel occupies an historic 1918 building that once housed Scandinavian businesses and playhouses. Today, we share our lobby with Oslo's famed Christiania Theater. This Oslo hotel is a 5 minute walk from the National Theatre train station, where guests can catch the express train to the airport. Local buses, tram and subway stations are all nearby for access to all parts of the city. All of the elegant accommodations at this contemporary Oslo city center hotel feature modern bathrooms, luxurious bedding, LCD TVs and complimentary internet access. Dine in our welcoming Tre Galli Ristorante, which overlooks Oslo's tree-lined promenade, Spikersuppa. Begin the day with our Doubletree Breakfast buffet or enjoy weekday lunch in our inviting Lobby Bar area or relax in the evening with a glass of wine or a classic cocktail.The Royal Palace, the Noble Peace Center and Akershus Castle are all within walking distance of this Oslo hotel. Stroll along the waterfront and catch a ferry to charming Bygdøy Peninsula with its Viking museums. Or explore the exclusive shopping precincts Paleet, Eger and Aker Brygge. Whether you come to Norway for business or pleasure, our caring hotel staff looks forward to welcoming you to Oslo with our signature warm Doubletree chocolate chip cookie at check-in. For additional information, or to make reservations, click on Doubletree Hotels, or click on Hilton Hotels Specials and Package Deals and Get Our Best Rates. Guaranteed. |
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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
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 Favorites
In Norway
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
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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| Affiliate Car Rental in Norway - Our vehicles are provided by major global suppliers, Alamo, Dollar, National, Eurocar, Budget and Hertz to name a few. We belong to a large buying group, so we can offer our customers the substantial car rental discounts you'd expect from a large multi-national organization. You can rent your vehicle from Affiliate Car Rental with the minimum of fuss, just choose a destination from the drop down box above, fill in the times and dates to receive a comprehensive fully inclusive rental quote. Click on Affiliate Car Rental or the banner for all of the details. |
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