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Oslo has two Tourist Information Offices; one is in the Central Train Station and the other one can be found by the City Hall. Leave a Comment
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 by Maria_75
The weather can change very fast here in Oslo. Even if it looks good in the morning you should bring along something warm. In one second the sun can shine from a blue sky, and in the next it can start raining and get very chilly.
If you come in winter you should pack your polar clothes... ;) It can be -25 C, snow and wind - so it's good to have lots of warm clothes to hide inside. You can buy clothes in Norway too, but it can be very expencive - unless you find a store that has a sale. Leave a Comment
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The norwegian electricity grid works on 220 Volts and 50 Hertz. Please see the picture or read on for more details:
This two-wire plug is ungrounded and has two round prongs. It is popularly known as the europlug which is described in CEE 7/16. This is probably the single most widely used international plug. It will mate with any socket that accepts 4.0-4.8 mm round contacts on 19 mm centres. The plug is generally limited for use in class II applications that require 2.5 amps or less. It is, of course, unpolarised. It is commonly used in all countries of Europe except the United Kingdom and Ireland. Whereas type C plugs are very commonly used, this is not the case for type C sockets. This kind of socket is the older and ungrounded variant of socket types E, F, J, K and L. Since type C sockets are ungrounded, they are currently being phased out in many countries and replaced by type E, F, J, K or L (depending on the country). A type C plug fits perfectly into a type E, F, J, K or L socket. Leave a Comment
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Entrance to entertainment spots is very strict in Oslo so if you are hitting the town please carry an identification document.This will enable you to verify your age with security personnel who are present at the door.
Most clubs/bars have a strict age limit at their entrances.
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if you're buying a month card, or another card that requires a photo you'll have to pay 60 NK for using the Photo automate. And that's it really expensive!. and it could be more expensive if you're not happy with the four pictures that comes out of the machine.
So if this is cheaper in your home country, you should bring some photos with you. Leave a Comment
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 by FrodeK
Even if you're here midsummer, bring some warm clothes. Depending on where in Norway you're going the temperatures can get low. Bring along some solid footwear too, there's lots of great places to go trekking.
Both film to your camera, and to process your film is fairly reasonable in Norway. Yes allthough it's a very expensive country. There are many photoshops, and you'll get anything you need. Leave a Comment
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 Norwegian Kroner by suvanki
Daysack for carrying camera, guide book etc. I only needed a small bag, as my jacket and trousers had lots of pockets.
We took Salopettes, or jeans. Gortex /thermal lined jackets, fleece tops, walking boots or boots with a good tread, thick socks, gloves, hats and scarves.
We thought we'd over prepared, but were glad of these. Dress in layers, as the restaurants etc are often very warm.
Bring all essential medication.
Pharmacies around Oslo, I think there's one at Aker Brygge.
Supermarkets such as 7/11 stock basic painkillers etc. (But they are expensive)
Lots of things to photograph- spotted quite a few camera shops, but didn't check out prices etc.
Money - We all brought cash - Kroners (Although I think Euros are accepted) with visa for back up/emergency use only.(Luckily didn't have to use, except for paying hotel bill)
Sunglasses/snow goggles - though we didn't see any sun at all.
Lip Balm/ Moisturiser - Glad I'd packed my Elizabeth Arden 8 hour rescue cream!
Booze and Fags- Bring from home/Duty Free- either for own consumption or for gifts.
The Duty Free at Torp Airport is open to Arrivals as well as Departures. You should have time to call here before boarding the Torpexpress bus. Leave a Comment
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Sensible shoes a must in the winter. A good winter coat and plenty of woollen jumpers. We took thermal underwear and wereglad that we had done. Gloves, hats and scarfs and anything else to keep out the cold!!!! Leave a Comment
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a rucksack is always more practical than a bag.
some good fottwear if you're planning to walk around the city.
Bring a sweater and a jacket to wear in the evening when it gets a bit colder.
as a general rule always keep your medical supplies in your hand luggage in case it's delayed or your suitcase/bags get lost.
I believe films are more expensive in Norway than other places. Bring films from from home country.
a good tent in case of bad weather.
bring some medical supplies for your pets as well, as it's not easy to find a vet clinic when you really need it. Especially tablets in case of worm bit is necessary if you want to explore Nordmarka(the big wood area) Leave a Comment
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