Spring
Mar-May
avg. temp:
7˚C / 45˚F
Summer
Jun-Aug
avg. temp:
17˚C / 63˚F
Autumn
Sep-Nov
avg. temp:
6˚C / 43˚F
Winter
Dec-Feb
avg. temp:
-2˚C / 28˚F
Country dialing code
+47
Capital city
Oslo
Official language
Norwegian and Sami
Currency
Norwegian krone
When to visit: Norway's beauty changes with the season. Spring in March to May has the region covered in lush greenery and crisp air. June to August promise long days to explore the stunning fjords, local fresh fruit, Midsummer celebrations and the fabled Midnight Sun in the North. It's during this season that most travellers make their way to this region. September to November offer cooler temperatures and is a great time to spot the Northern Lights early. Though December - February are the most popular for the dancing lights, as it can be paired with other Winter activities, such as igloos, ice fishing and snow mobiling.
The idyllic islands of southern Norway are a photographer’s dream with its abundant wildflowers and charming fishing villages. Lofoten Archipelago is particularly breathtaking and has been labelled the most beautiful archipelago in the world.
Beyond the Arctic Circle lies a land of forested tundra and snow-clad valleys. It is also the best part of Norway to see the famed Northern Lights, from September to March, dancing across the sky. Our trips allow you to see the Aurora in all its glory. Enjoy a traditional dog sled ride through the Arctic wilderness, sleep in hotel made of snow and ice, and many more exciting activities.
In the High Arctic region of Svalbard, the landscape is home to some of the most sought after and admired arctic wildlife - polar bears, arctic wolves, and elk to name a few! A place of adventure and expeditions, test yourself on the largest island of Spitsbergen like a true Arctic pioneer.
Discover the Midnight Sun that burns brightly throughout summer in Northern Norway.
Experience the culture of the Sámi people (also Saami) are an indigenous people of northern Europe inhabiting Sápmi, which today encompasses parts of northern Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
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Emergency Services: 112. The emergency services may not always have English speaking staff.
Midsummer celebrations are popular across Scandinavia, when people gather to celebrate the longest day of the year, either with a bonfire or a maypole decorated with flowers.
Electrical Plug type: European
Voltage: 220-240 volts
Local languages include Norwegian and Sami. Most people also speak English.
Please consult a medical practitioner or contact The Travel Doctor for your specific risk and requirements when travelling to this country.
Shops generally open from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, with reduced hours on Saturdays and Sundays in major shopping centres. Some supermarkets may open seven days a week until 11pm. Local specialities include woollen knitwear, handmade ceramics, glassware and silver jewellery.
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