Norway Guide: Travel & Leisure

Our travel guide gives you useful advice on getting about using public transport, driving by car as well as explaining how to buy, sell, rent or import a car.

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  Norwegian beaches

  Where to lay in the sun

  Most people don't realize that swimming is a common pastime for Norwegians. Norway is full of beautiful coastlines and white sandy beaches. The three most popular beach locations in Norway are in Stavanger, Selje, and Oslo.

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  Climate in Norway

  What’s the weather like?

  Whether migrating permanently or just visiting Norway, understanding the climate is extremely important. So what kind of clothes do I have to bring? The climate in Norway is much warmer than what you would expect. Because of the warm air that is carried in by the Gulf Stream, Norway is able to enjoy a warmer than average climate.

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  Rules of the road

  Driving in Norway

  Norway offers many rural sights and beautiful places to visit that can easily be missed if you don’t have car. Driving in Norway can be fairly easy due to the calm roads and minimal traffic but it may be easy to get lost around the city centers as there are many one-way streets.  

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  Driving permits

  Getting your Norwegian drivers licence

  Whether moving to Norway permanently or just visiting, there are certain rules that must be followed when it comes to obtaining a drivers licence.  

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  Getting around in Norway

  Public transportation

  Public transportation is an important aspect among the citizens of Norway. Norway provides many different modes of transportation that allow expats to move around freely at very reasonable rates.

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  Importing a car

  How to bring your car to Norway

  Importing a foreign car to any country can be a time consuming task. There are many factors to consider before importing your car. Vehicles may be imported temporarily or permanently according to the amount of time you plan on staying in Norway.

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  Places to visit

  Six things to see and do in Norway

  Norway offers many sights to see, both rural and urban. Having such a diverse terrain allows for many beautiful landscapes as well as museums, historical cities, cathedrals and much more.

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  Ecotourism in Norway

  A sustainable travel experience

  So you might be wondering what all this ecotourism hype is about. In a nutshell, ecotourism usually entails travelling to locations with relatively untouched flora, fauna and cultural heritage. It focuses on responsible travel and encourages respect for different cultures and the environment.

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