Norway Travel Tips
- You’ll want an international phone plan to get around. An eSIM is an easy and affordable way to use your phone while traveling abroad.
- The vast majority of places in Norway take credit cards as payment.
- Tipping is not necessary in Norway. But if you receive exceptional service, you may want to tip 5-10%.
- Norway is an expensive country to travel around. Be sure to budget accordingly.
- If you visit in the winter, make sure to pack plenty of layers and warm clothing. It can get very cold.
- Norwegian and Sami are the two offical languages in Norway. It helps to know some basic Norwegian, but most people know English as well.
Norway Travel Resources
Heading to Norway soon? Here are some resources to help you plan!
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You’ll want an international phone plan to get around. An eSIM is an easy and affordable way to use your phone while traveling abroad.
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If you're hiking in Norway, I recommend the All Trails Plus Membership! This will allow you to download offline maps and take advantage of other features that will help keep you safe.
Norway Travel Guides
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