General information about Norway
Official name: Kingdom of Norway.
Capital of Norway: Oslo.
Official language: Norwegian.
Territory: Norway is located in Northern Europe in the west and northwest of the Scandinavian Peninsula, it is washed by the seas of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans (the North Sea in the south, the Norwegian Sea in the west, the Barents Sea in the north, the Spitsbergen archipelago is also washed by the Greenland Sea).
Time: Time zone UTC + 1. The time difference between Norway and Moscow is -3 hours. Daylight saving time is in progress.
Holidays and non-working days in Norway: 1st of January - New Year; Easter; May 17 - Constitution Day; Ascension of Christ; Trinity (two days off); December 24, 25 - Christmas.
Currencies in Norway:Norwegian krone.
Climate in Norway: The climate is temperate oceanic, in the north of the country it is subarctic, on the Spitsbergen archipelago - arctic. The average annual temperature in Oslo is +6 ° С, in Varda (in the north of the continental part of the country) +1 ° С, in Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen archipelago) -6 ° С. A significant climatic factor is the warm Gulf Stream, which runs along the western and northern coasts of the country and reaches Spitsbergen.
Transport links between Norway and Russia:Air traffic: direct flight of the Aeroflot company - Russian airlines»On the route Moscow - Oslo - Moscow five times a week, except Wednesday and Saturday; direct flight of the Norwegian company Norwich on the route Oslo - St. Petersburg - Oslo (Monday, Friday); direct flight russian airline Nord Avia - Regional Airlines on the route Arkhangelsk - Murmansk - Tromsø - Murmansk - Arkhangelsk (Monday, Wednesday, Friday).
Bus service: daily (except Sunday) flights of Russian companies "Gulliverus" and "Flight" on the route Murmansk - Kirkenes - Murmansk; flights of the Norwegian company Finnmark Turbuss AS on the route Hammerfest - Murmansk (Thursday) and Murmansk - Hammerfest (Sunday).
Requirements for entry, stay and transit in Norway
Visa issues: Information is presented in the section Visas.
Additional information the types, categories and conditions of visa support can be obtained on the website of the Norwegian Embassy in Moscow http://www.norvegia.ru/
Customs control:
- Liquor and cigarettes.The following limits are set for duty-free import of alcohol and tobacco products: 1 liter of alcoholic beverages with a strength of 22% to 60% and 1.5 liters of alcoholic beverages with a strength of 2.5% to 22%, or 3 liters of alcoholic beverages with a strength of 2.5% up to 22%; 2 liters of beer with a strength of more than 2.5% or other drinks with a strength of 2.5% to 4.75%; 200 cigarettes or 250 g of other tobacco products, as well as up to 200 sheets of cigarette paper.
- Artistic and cultural and historical values.When importing artistic and cultural-historical values \u200b\u200binto Norway, the requirement for mandatory customs declaration of these objects has been established.
- Weapons and ammunition. Temporary import or export of hunting or sporting weapons from Norway is possible without special permission from the Norwegian police. In this case, you must have a certificate of the owner of the weapon, and in the case of import / export of sporting weapons, also an invitation to participate in the competition.
Items prohibited for import / export in Norway: Norway does not have an exhaustive list of items whose import / export is restricted or prohibited. For example, the import and export from Norway of wild animals and products from them, plants, products of production, drugs and medical preparations, chemicals, potatoes, weapons and ammunition is limited, cultural property, fireworks, diamonds, electronics, batteries and accumulators, etc. In case of doubt about the import / export procedure, it is recommended to contact the Norwegian customs service or use the "red" corridor when passing through customs.
Sanitary and phytosanitary control: When importing plants, the owner should check with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority in advance if a phytosanitary certificate is required. The Norwegian authorities have approved a list of plants for the import of which such a certificate is required.
Veterinary control: For the importation of animals, there are special rules developed by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority. When importing dogs, cats and rodents, the age of the animals and the country from which they are imported into Norway are taken into account. In accordance with the general rules for the import of an animal, it is necessary that it has an identification mark (at present - a stamp or a microchip, and since July 3, 2011 - only a microchip), as well as certificates of animal vaccination against rabies and a blood test for antibodies to this disease
Traffic in Norway
Features: A feature of road traffic in Norway is the frequent use of roundabouts as road junctions. As a general rule, drivers on the circle have priority over drivers entering the circle.
Main types of fuel: The main fuels are gasoline (unleaded RON 95 and 98), bioethanol (E85) and diesel. The cost of 1 liter of 95 gasoline from NOK 13. CZK (about USD 2.2), 98 gasoline - from NOK 13.5. CZK (approx. USD 2.3), bioethanol - from NOK 8. CZK (about USD 1.3), diesel - from NOK 12. CZK (about $ 2).
Parking spaces: The cities are equipped with parking lots. The cost of parking is determined by the owner (municipality or private company) depending on the location, duration of parking, time of day and day of the week. The national average cost of parking is from NOK 3 to NOK 100. CZK (0.5-16.7 USD) per hour and 25 to 300 NOK. CZK (4.2-50 USD) per day.
Need to pay road tax: User fees may be charged in accordance with Norwegian law state roads... There are 45 toll roads in Norway, 25 of which have electronic barriers. Payment for travel is carried out automatically using an electronic subscription AutoPASS, through a special device that accepts coins, banknotes and bank cards, or by paying a cashier when traveling.
The procedure for purchasing an insurance policy: Those arriving in Norway by car must purchase an OSAGO insurance policy valid in Norway (the so-called "green card") from one of the Russian insurance companies in advance.
Possibility to use a national Russian driver's license:To drive a vehicle in Norway, you must have an international driver's license, which is issued in Russia by the traffic police. It is possible to use a national driving license with an authorized translation into Norwegian
Car rental:To draw up a car rental agreement, you need to present a passport and an international driver's license. At the time of rental, the driver's license must be valid for at least 1 year. For certain categories of vehicles, the daily rental price for drivers under 25 increases by NOK 100-125. CZK (16.6-20.8 USD).
Local laws and customs of Norway
Well-established norms of behavior: Norwegians are quite simple and unpretentious in everyday life and clothing, they love leisure outdoors and playing sports. Young people prefer free casual clothing. Despite the fact that in terms of quality and standard of living, Norway is among the world leaders, it is considered bad form to demonstrate wealth. It is significant that even in the "elite" districts of Oslo, the architecture of private mansions is rather restrained. Many Norwegians own or rent country cottages in the countryside for weekend getaways.
Healthcare in Norway
Features of medical care: Medical services are paid, the level of their cost is very high. In this regard, it is very important to have a health insurance policy with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for the period of a trip to Norway. Dentistry in Norway is mostly private. At the same time, free dental services are provided to minors, the elderly and some categories of disabled people.
Health insurance: Foreign nationals entering Norway on a visa must first take out health insurance.
Urgent medical care:Urgent dental care is provided mainly by private clinics. The ambulance phone is 112.
The largest clinics in Oslo are the Rikshospital, the Red Cross Clinic, the Ulevall Hospital, the Volvat Center, the Legevakt ambulance station (for children and adults). The peculiarity of providing urgent medical care is the mandatory presence of a referral from the attending physician. There are pharmacies on duty in large cities. In Oslo, several pharmacies on duty are open from 09.00 to 21.00 (on Sundays until 20.00), there is a 24-hour pharmacy.
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Useful phones:Ambulance - 112. Single reference service - 18-81.
Average fare for public transport in Oslo - from 25 to 40 CZK, by taxi within the city - up to 500 CZK.
Lunch at a mid-range restaurant. The average cost of lunch in a middle-class restaurant is 350-500 CZK.
A room in a middle class hotel. The average cost of a room in a middle class hotel is 1000-500 CZK.
Opening hours of grocery and manufactured goods stores. Large grocery stores are open from 09.00 to 21.00, manufactured goods - from 10.00 to 19.00 (Saturday to 17.00). All shops, except for small grocery stores, are closed on Sunday.
The procedure for using a pay phone.The payphones use both telephone cards and bank and credit cards.
Availability of mobile communication. Mobile communications work reliably, except in remote and mountainous areas.
Availability of ATMs and distribution of credit cards. ATMs, credit and bank cards are widely used in the country.
Tax free registration practice. Most large and medium-sized manufactured goods stores practice the preparation of documents for VAT refunds when exporting purchased goods from the country.
Electrical voltage in a 230 V network.
Embassy Russian Federation in the Kingdom of Norway
The address: Drammensveien 74, 0244 Oslo.
Telephone: (8-10-47) 2255-32-78, 2244-06-08.
Fax machine:(8-10-47) 2255-00-70.
E-mail:[email protected], Web: www.norway.mid.ru
Consular Section of the Norwegian Embassy
Telephone: (8-10-47) 2255-17-63.
Fax machine:(8-10-47) 2255-17-64.
E-mail: [email protected]
Business hours:Monday to Friday - 09.00 to 12.00.
Emergency telephone number in Norway
Telephone: + 47-22-55-32-78 - the duty phone of the foreign mission, + 47-46-85-88-25 for emergency calls after 17.30 local time.
What to see in Norway?
Famous Norwegian Fjords
Norway is a country that barely appears in the crime news. She looks like a northern fairytale land, nature reserve under the open blue sky, the country is the bearer of a special way of life, original traditions and interesting story... AND The fjords of Norway are natural wealth ... The fiords are definitely a real miracle. Tourists from all over the world come to see this curiosity, because it is in Norway that nature has created its most delightful works. There are many myths and legends about the formation of the Norwegian Fjords, and it is hard to believe that this beauty was created only by chance natural phenomena.
Discover all the majesty of the Norwegian fiords from a white sea liner. From year to year, the Norwegian Fjord cruise is becoming the leader among European cruise routes.
Norway fjord cruisesyou can start from different ports - from Copenhagen, from Amsterdam, from German Kiel or Hamburg, and of course from our northern capital St. Petersburg.
At first glance, Norway seems to be a very expensive country, but in reality it is not, if you make the right choice of the type of travel in Norway.
By choosing a Norwegian Fjord cruise, you get the opportunity to save decent money compared to other types of travel in Norway. Don't forget that the Norwegian Fjords cruise can be started from Russia. You just need to get to St. Petersburg. In addition, when staying in small coastal towns on your boat trip, you have the chance to buy local souvenirs at a relatively low price, so you will return home with lots of memories and souvenirs. And the luxurious interiors of modern sea \u200b\u200bliners, a huge selection of cafes, bars and restaurants located on the ship, the attentive and friendly staff will certainly dispose you for a pleasant and informative vacation in northern Europe.
, MSC Orchestra, Legend of the Seas with a visit to Copenhagen, the most beautiful Norwegian fjords, Hamburg, TallinnCruise passengers with more than one sea or river cruise acknowledge that the Norwegian Fjords route is the most beautiful in the world. It is very difficult to convey in words the feelings that a traveler experiences during a cruise on the Norwegian fiords, but I would like to give a couple of practical tips for those who choose a cruise in Norway for their vacation.
You definitely need to book a cabin with a balcony during a cruise on the Norwegian Fjords, because, as a rule, a ship enters the fjord in the early morning and we are taken in doubt that you will run in a robe to upper deckto capture this beauty. Oh, and most importantly, do not forget to take your camera or camera with you - they will help you preserve the beauty of the Norwegian fjords for many years in your memory.
So why choose a Norwegian Fjord cruise?
Cruise is the most economical and available way to travel in Norway;
See the beauties of famous fjords such as Geiranger, Sognefjord, N ,røifjord, Lysefjord, Kristiansund and many others;
Wander the streets of Bergen and Donkey;
Walk the path of the great Vikings and meet a real troll;
Spend unforgettable secluded romantic evenings aboard a snow-white liner.
All this is possible only in sea \u200b\u200bcruise through the Norwegian Fjords!
Oslo is the capital of Norway and its largest seaport, located in the southeastern part of the country at the mouth of the Lu River, near the Skagerrak Strait. The port is equipped with 50 berths, which can accommodate up to 20 large vessels at the same time.
Port characteristics:
- geographical position: 59 ° 54'40 ″ s. sh. 10 ° 45'10 ″ in. etc .;
- population: 623.9 thousand people;
- the climate is maritime with cool summers and dry mild winters;
- port area: 976 thousand sq. km .;
- tide height: up to 1 m;
- depth: anchorage - 18.6 m, cargo pier - 6.4 m, channel - 12.5 m, terminal - 6.4 m;
- length of the mooring front: 13 km;
- mooring front depth: 12.2 m.
The main imports of the port of Oslo are: oil and oil products, coal, coke, timber. Through the port to the countries of Europe, Africa and Mediterranean Sea export: timber and timber products, fish, cement, chemical products. The annual total cargo turnover is over 5 million tons of cargo. More than 6,000 ships and 5 million passengers are served in the port annually.
The Norwegian port of Oslo is well mechanized, equipped with modern loading and unloading equipment, and has 200 cranes and mechanized devices at its disposal. Warehouses are located on its territory, with total area 300 thousand sq. m, as well as fuel storage tanks. The port and shipyard shipbuilding enterprises are equipped with three slipways, floating and dry docks, which allows them to repair ships of all classes, including cruisers.
From Oslo port depart passenger ships and ferries to Denmark and Germany.
Flåm Seaport is a major port where cruise liners with numerous tourists.
In addition to liners, ferries from Bergen and Gudvangen, ships from Sweden and the Faroe Islands dock here.
The entire active life of the village is concentrated in the seaport of Floma - sea vessels come here several times a day.
It is from this port that you can cruise through the Scandinavian countries and fjords.
The port is surrounded by high rocky Mountains and magnificent nature.
In the port there is also the building of the sea station, which houses a comfortable waiting room and storage rooms.
Gudvangen seaport
Gudvangen Seaport is a small port at the end of a deep fjord.
From the port of Gudvangen you can take a part of the excursion "Norway in miniature". From here, either by ferry along the fjord or by bus through the tunnels, you can get to the picturesque town of Flåm.
The port is surrounded by high cliffs and lush vegetation.
Cruise ships do not enter here, however ferries and small passenger ships... Many secluded villages in Norway can only be reached by water from the seaport of Gudvangen.
general
Piece cargo transported in packaging (boxes, bags, pallets, etc.). This is one of the most common types of cargo, in particular for road transport... Often it is a groupage cargo that is delivered on orders from several customers at once and consists of various categories of goods.
bulk
Homogeneous materials transported in bulk (gravel, sand, ore, coal, etc.).
container
These are mainly general cargo delivered in containers. Containers, as a rule, are adapted for intermodal transport (that is, using several modes of transport at once, for example, sea and rail, without reloading goods in transit).
oversized
Has a mass and / or size that exceeds the limits established by traffic rules or other legal acts. Usually, oversized cargo is not delivered by standard vehicles and its transportation requires special permits. This category includes project cargo represented by production equipment, entire factories, other large or heavy objects or their component parts.
refrigerator
Frozen or chilled goods transported using refrigeration or freezing equipment.
cars
Cars and trucks, agricultural machinery of standard types and sizes.
bulk
Liquid or viscous mass carried in tanks or tankers.
animals
Live farm animals or wild animals, pets.
dangerous cargo
Dangerous to humans and environment... The transportation of this type of cargo is usually regulated by various laws, including at the international level.
Don't miss the approach to Geiranger, wake up early and settle into your cabin balcony or open deck. It is a stunning sight, Geiranger Fjord is the most beautiful fjord in Norway, included in the List World heritage UNESCO. A narrow but deep fjord surrounded by ...
Bergen
Bergen is the second largest port city in Norway with cozy streets, beautiful and slightly "gingerbread" houses, rich history and a prime location close to spectacular fjords.
Oslo
Oslo is a unique capital where architectural treasures and futuristic buildings stand side by side, and where from the center modern city in a few minutes you can be transported to the untouched forests.
Stavanger
Stavanger is one of the wealthiest cities in Norway, the "oil capital" surrounded by majestic fjords.
Hellesilt
Hellesilt and Geiranger are a tandem of ports in Norway's most beautiful fjord, Geirangerfjorden. As a rule, on cruise routes they go together and the stay at Hellesilt is short. This is done for the disembarkation at Hellesylt of passengers who have bought boat excursions ....
Flom
Flåm is a small Norwegian town located in Aurlandsfjord, part of the larger Sognefjord. Local residents there are only 350 people here (it is believed that this is the most sparsely populated city in Norway), but the magnificent nature has been preserved in its original form. Juicy green ...
Ålesund
Ålesund - a city on west coast Norway. Situated on seven islands, it was completely rebuilt in the early 20th century after a terrible fire. And it was rebuilt not only as, but in the European style "Art Nouveau", popular at that time. However, the sophisticated tourist is here ...
Haugesund
Haugesund is a commune in the province of Rugaland in Norway. The administrative center of the commune is the city of Haugesund. The seaside location of Hautesund is reflected in the symbolism of the city - three seagulls can be seen on the coat of arms, which indicate the importance of fishing and ...
Eidfjord
Eidfjord is a small town, only a thousand inhabitants, located on the banks of the Hardangerfjord. The town is considered a resort town, although it is located only 600 kilometers from the Arctic Circle. Tourists are attracted here by fishing, the opportunity to ride alpine skiing in the summer season ...
Trondheim
The city of Trondheim was founded in 997. Trondheim - the third most populous locality in Norway. Located at the mouth of the picturesque Nidelva River, on the coast of a beautiful bay formed by the Sør-Trøndelag Fjord. The city is calm, peaceful, located quite ...
Kristiansand
Kristiansand in Norway is a port city in the Skagerrak Strait and the administrative center of the West-Agder county. Founded and named after King Christian IV, Kristiansand came closest to defining " seaside resort"in Norway, it's a vibrant and energetic place that ...
Alden
Olden is a small port in Norway. Has a very beneficial geographic location: This is the best place to start your exploration of the Nordfjord, which goes a hundred kilometers deep into the cold lands of Norway. Olden also has a valley and a lake of stunning beauty ...
Tromsø
Tromsø is located 350 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. This is the most big City Northern Norway. Many people come here who want to witness northern lights, whose season lasts from September to March. From May 20 to July 20, the midnight sun shines, which means ...
Molde
The largest city in the region is Molde, located at the wide mouth of the Romsdalsfjord. If you ask a Norwegian what is the first association with the mention of Molde, most likely he will answer "jazz". In July, it hosts the annual International Jazz ...
Spitsbergen (Longyearbyen)
Spitsbergen is a vast polar archipelago located in the Arctic Ocean, the northernmost part belongs to Norway. Thousands of polar bears live on the island, which often go in search of food due to the scarcity of their diet. All cruises to the islands ...
Ondalsnes
Ondalsnes is the administrative center of the Rauma commune, Mør-o-Romsdal county. Almost 3 thousand people live in Ondalsnes and its surroundings. The city lies at the mouth of the Rauma River, next to the Romsdalfjord, surrounded by high mountains, some of which are Trolltindene, ...
Honningsvag (North Cape)
Honningsvag is the northernmost point in Europe, true earth midnight sun. This town, nestled on the southern tip of Magerøya Island, can also be considered an exit point to the Norwegian North Cape. The most remarkable thing about this place is that from mid-May to July ...
