Norway Travel Guide
Tourist season
Are November and December good months to visit Norway?
November
Shoulder
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December
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Did you know?
The surface area of Norway is 125 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 69 in terms of the area in the world.
How far is it?
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The distance between Oslo (NO) and Washington D.C. (US) is 3872 miles
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Norway
| Miles | Oslo | Bergen | Trondheim | Kristiansand | Stavanger | Tromsø | Ålesund | Narvik |
| Oslo | - | 189 | 243 | 156 | 187 | 713 | 233 | 622 |
| Bergen | 189 | - | 267 | 182 | 100 | 749 | 146 | 660 |
| Trondheim | 243 | 267 | - | 374 | 345 | 489 | 149 | 398 |
| Kristiansand | 156 | 182 | 374 | - | 100 | 859 | 305 | 767 |
| Stavanger | 187 | 100 | 345 | 100 | - | 834 | 243 | 743 |
| Tromsø | 713 | 749 | 489 | 859 | 834 | - | 610 | 92 |
| Ålesund | 233 | 146 | 149 | 305 | 243 | 610 | - | 522 |
| Narvik | 622 | 660 | 398 | 767 | 743 | 92 | 522 | - |
A Brief History of Norway
Important historical events that significantly shaped the nation's trajectory throughout the centuries
800 A.D. - 1050 A.D.
Age of VikingsDuring the Viking age, seafarers set out to conquer other lands. In 985, Erik the Red leads settlers to Greenland.
995
ChristianityKing Olav establishes Christianity as the region's main religion.
1350
Black DeathBubonic plague, called the Black Death, kills more than half of the population.
1397
Kalmar UnionUnder the Kalmar Union, Norway, Sweden and Denmark agree to share a monarch. The union lasts until 1523, when Sweden becomes independent.
1536
Norway under DenmarkNorway is proclaimed a Danish province.
1814
United kingdomsDenmark gives up Norway to Sweden. Although ruled by a Swedish king, Norwegians adopt a constitution and elect a king. After a 14-day war, Norway accepts Sweden's king, but keeps its constitution.
1905
Independence from SwedenNorway proclaims its independence from Sweden. Prince Carl of Denmark becomes king.
1940
World War IIGerman forces invade neutral Norway. They occupy Norway until the end of the World War II, in 1945.
1949
NATONorway joins the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance of nations.
1960s
Oil discoveryOil and gas are discovered in waters near Norway, boosting the country's economy.
1972
EuroscepticismNorwegians vote against joining the European Union. They reject the EU again in 1994.
2000 - 2009
Norwegian peace diplomacyNorway acts as a mediator in solving the conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and Tamils who want to separate from it.
Best Ways to Experience Norway
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Practical Information for Travelers
- Budget
- Currency
- Vaccinations
- Visa
- Electricity
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Currency
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Vaccinations
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You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Norway.
Some travelers
Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Eat and drink safely
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Avoid sharing body fluids
- Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
With or without a visa?
Visa requirements for citizens of
- United States
visiting 
Norway for tourism
A visa is not required.
- Allowed stay: 90 days
- 3 months within a 6-month period, regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries, but including time spent in other Nordic countries.
Electricity
230V (50 Hz)
In Norway the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F sockets are used.
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Type C
Type FFacts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 118 / 231 Ranking | 5 421 241 Norwegian 94.4% |
Area | 69 / 230 Ranking | 125 thous. mi² It is approximately 3% of the territory of United States. |
Life expectancy | 14 / 196 Ranking | 82.4 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 80.2women 84.6 |
Median age | 120 / 157 Ranking | 39.5 Average age of population expressed in years.men 38.8women 40.2 |
Population growth | 101 / 172 Ranking | 0.8% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 1 / 131 Ranking | 100% Ability to read, write and count.men 100%women 100% |
GDP | 11 / 194 Ranking | 63 288 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
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