About
Norway is a Scandinavian country known for its dramatic fjords, strong economy, and high standard of living. It is famous for natural beauty, petroleum and gas extraction, and a robust social welfare system.
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Cities and Resorts
What to See
Connectivity & Internet
Average Speed140 Mbps
4G Coverageexcellent in cities, good along highways
SIM from Telenor or Telia costs 200-400 NOK ($20-40) for 5-20GB. Available at Narvesen, 7-Eleven. EEA roaming available. Fjords may have limited coverage.
Electricity
Voltage:230VV
Frequency:50HzHz
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C
F
European plugs Type C and F (Schuko). Voltage 230V. Standard European system. US/UK travelers need adapter
Local Transport
Operators: Vy (formerly NSB Buss), Nor-way Bussekspress, FlixBus
Booking: vy.no, nor-way.no, flixbus.no
Popular Routes
Oslo-Bergen10-11h
NOK 350-760
Oslo-Stavanger9-10h
NOK 325-705
Oslo-Trondheim8-9h
NOK 305-650
Norway's Oslo-Bergen train is world-famous scenic route—7h (NOK 435/$40). Flying similar price but misses views! Buses cheapest (NOK 350/$32) but 11h. Oslo T-bane metro good—use Ruter app (NOK 39/$3.60). Trains beautiful but expensive—book 'minipris' early. Flying essential for Arctic Norway (Tromsø). Ferries important for fjords. SAS/Norwegian for flights. Transport expensive by global standards.
Local Cuisine
Lompe
rakfisk
seafood
Tipping
Local term: Drikkepenger
Restaurants
Not expected, round up for excellentTaxi
Not expectedHotels
PorterNot expected
HousekeepingNot expected
Concierge50-100 NOK for exceptional
Tours
Guide (per day)50-100 NOK optional
Driver (per day)50 NOK optional
Tipping is NOT expected in Norway - workers earn excellent wages. Rounding up for exceptional service is a nice gesture but never required.