Travel tips and guide to Norway

16/01/2022

Packing for Your Norway Trip
Let’s be honest, no matter what time of year you decide to go, the most important item to pack will be a warm coat or down jacket. The weather in Norway is notoriously unpredictable and even in summer you can face all four seasons in one day.

The best way to pack for your trip is to think about layers. That way you can be prepared for whatever weather you encounter.

Other than a warm jacket, a weatherproof or rain jacket is also a good addition, especially if you plan on hiking or getting outdoors. A good pair of walking shoes or insulated hiking boots are also good footwear options if you plan on heading anywhere remote or doing any outdoor activities.

Surprisingly, sunscreen is also a must pack for Norway. The air is often so cold that you don’t feel that you’re burning, but the sun is extremely strong at any time of year.

14/01/2022

Where to Stay in Norway
Hotels and hostels are of quite a high standard in Norway, although they’re also likely to take up a huge chunk of your budget. The country’s HI Hostels which is run by the Norwegian hostelling association are the budget traveller’s mainstay and can be booked through their website. Otherwise, Booking.Com or Hotels.Com are where you can compare and book hotel accommodation in advance.

Cabins dot the Norwegian landscape in their thousands and are often referred to as hytter or rorbuer or wooden cabins. They are usually self-catering affairs with a couple of bedrooms. They are always found around campgrounds and they are the most popular choice of accommodation on the Lofoten islands. You can often rent a hytter starting from around 800kr per night.

13/01/2022

Best Time to Visit Norway
High season in Norway is during summer between June and August, when domestic tourists tend to take holidays along with most other Europeans.

During this time, the days are long and it’s ideal for hiking, cycling and cruising, although there’s no guarantee of much warmth. Accommodation and transport like trains are especially busy in summer and it’s hard to secure places and tickets on short notice.

12/01/2022

12/01/2022

15 TOP TIPS FOR VISITING NORWAY ON A BUDGET
1.Search for bargain rooms and rentals
2.Join a hotel loyalty scheme
3.Use discount cards
4.Go wild in the country
5.Grab ‘Minipris’ tickets while you can
6.Check out the nature
7.Take a tour
8.Use the bottle shop
9.Rent a car (or a ‘wreck’)
10.Visit Norway’s free museums
11.Make the most of your hotel breakfast
12.Love your lunch
13.Eat al fresco
14.In Oslo? Go sledging by metro
15.And finally: don’t forget insurance!
https://www.routesnorth.com/things-to-do-in-norway/12-top-tips-for-visiting-norway-on-a-budget/

12/01/2022

Planning a trip to Norway? You’ll love it. From the best time to visit to unmissable places to see and insider tips – here’s your step-by-step Norway travel guide.