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By train
By Train Copenhagen is the main rail hub for service between Scandinavia and the rest of Europe. There are three daily trains from Copenhagen to Oslo. All connect with the Danish ferries operating to Norway through either Helsingør or Hirt... Continue reading »
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Package deals
For travelers who feel more comfortable if everything is prearranged -- hotels, transportation, sightseeing excursions, luggage handling, tips, taxes, and even meals -- a package tour is the obvious choice, and it may even help save money.... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Since Norway is far from home for most of us, and a number of things could go wrong -- lost luggage, trip cancellation, a medical emergency -- consider the following types of insurance. Check your existing insurance policies before you buy... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Citizens of the United States, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, and British subjects, need a valid passport to enter Norway. You need to apply for a visa only if you want to stay more than 3 months. A British Visitor's Passport... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Plane The best way to get around Norway is to take advantage of air passes that apply to the whole region. If you're traveling extensively, special European passes are available. SAS's "Visit Scandinavia" Fare -- The vast distances e... Continue reading »
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Money
Norwegian Kroner -- The Norwegian currency is the krone (plural: kroner), written as NOK. There are 100 øre in 1 krone. Bank notes are issued in denominations of 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1,000 kroner. Coins are issued in denominations of 50 øre... Continue reading »
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Regions in brief
Western Norway -- Western Norway is fabled for its fjords, saltwater arms of the sea that stretch inland. Many date from the end of the last ice age. Some fjords cut into mountain ranges as high as 1,006m (3,300 ft.). The longest fjord in wes... Continue reading »
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For british travelers
The Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR), Unit 12, City Forum, 250 City Rd., London EC1V 8AF (tel. 020/7250-3222; www.radar.org.uk), publishes three holiday "fact packs." The first provides general information, includin... Continue reading »
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Learning vacations
An international series of programs for persons over 50 who are interested in combining travel and learning is offered by Interhostel, developed by the University of New Hampshire. Each program lasts 2 weeks, is led by a university faculty or... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
The family vacation is a rite of passage for many households, one that in a split second can devolve into a National Lampoon farce. But as any veteran family vacationer will assure you, a family trip can be among the most pleasurable and rewa... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
As one of the most sophisticated countries on the planet, it naturally follows that Norway is also one of the most gay-friendly. Most Norwegians are tolerant of the lifestyles of others, including their sexual preference. Obviously, an urban... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
Mention the fact that you're a senior when you first make your travel reservations. All major airlines and many Norwegian hotels offer discounts for seniors. In Norway people over age 67 are entitled to 50% off the price of first- and second-... Continue reading »
