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 Midnight in May, near Tromsų by FletteMette
You'll have to be prepared for all kinds of weather, especially if you're planning on spending a lot of time outdoors in the north or in the mountains - you might be lucky, and have warm sunny weather and 25 °C, or it might be cold, wet and windy. Bring your bikini, as well as your thermals..;o)
In winter, you'll at least need a warmish windproof coat, warm comfy boots (that will keep your feet *dry*!), gloves and a hat. If you'll be spending a lot of time outdoors, see the "Outdoor Gear" section below. Check the web site (link provided below) for weather forecasts and more info on average temperatures in Norway, and the Norwegian climate in general.
In northern Norway, in the mountains and in the eastern parts of Norway the winter temperatures can be quite low. Along the coast in southern Norway you'll more likely encounter sleet or rain, even if you're visiting in mid-winter. (Even though it *may* be cold and snowy here as well)
If you're going to spend a lot of time outdoors during winter, the best way to keep comfortable is to wear a system of three (or more) layers: a base layer of woolen (or microfibre, but wool is warmer) long underwear, a middle layer of one (or more) thin sweaters ideally made of fleece or wool (add to or remove this layer when needed), followed by a windproof/water-resistant outer layer. (Gore-tex is great)
Multiple layers of clothing (the onion principle!) are more efficient for keeping comfortable than one very thick sweater, this way you can add or remove layers when needed. Always remember gloves & a hat - and warm, comfy boots that will keep your feet dry. Leave a Comment
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In case you want to bring any electrical appliances with you, here is the system Norway uses: 220 volts and 50 Hz. It is a round pin attachment plug (see picture)
An adapter will allow you to plug an appliance designed for one type of outlet into another type of outlet. Despite the fact that more than a dozen different types of plugs are in use, a typical travel adapter kit usually contains about five adapters which are capable of dealing with most of the outlets shown here. Adapters often manage this versatility by bypassing the ground/earth wire.
Beware: an adapter by itself will not change the electrical voltage. You must be sure that your appliance can handle different voltages (either automatically or through a voltage switches). If it can't, you will need a voltage converter. Leave a Comment
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 Summer weather : the sun
shines by GUYON
IN SUMMER : the weather can be sunny or cold. So do not forget the sweater. The rain coat too because the sun can be quickly replaced by a shower. The shoes must be warm, made for walking and climbing with a non-slip sole. With the midnight sun, think also to the sun glasses and a mask if you cannot sleep with the day light. The photo is taken in North Cap at about midnight and 9°c. the 13rd July 2002.
Every things is expensive in Norway. So, bring your own toileteries and medicine if you do not want to be ruined by the purchase of a toothpast tube. If you do not like soap gel bring also your piece of soap. A sun cream and a mostiko repellant must be put in your luggage.
Bring your films because they are so expensive in Norway. If you are an equiped traveller : a wide angle lens and/or a panorama camera to cover the whole landscape. Think to the filters, the skies are so beautiful.
The night can be cold even if there is no night.
Food and alcohol are so expensive, a lot of people bring some food (the boot full of cans for example) and their wine or beer or brandy (1 liter is allowed). Electricity : 220v - Plug : European (like in France). Leave a Comment
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For 'grounded' plugs, the Schuko" plug and receptacle with side grounding contacts is used (see picture)
The receptacle will also accept the not-grounded plug shown in the previous tip. Leave a Comment
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Be prepared for ANY weather conditions! Weather can change very quickly according to what region/area you travel during the day.
Meanwhile, you can buy everything not only in big cities - but still, all seems to be more expensive than you are probably used to. If possible, take whatever you can with you!
If you are on a round trip, intending to stay in hytters, bring, besides your clothing, sleeping bag, fork, knive, spoon, cup, plate - that will do!
Do you travel to Norway from other non-scandinavian countries? Well, it would be a good idea - if you travel by car - to bring food and drinks (alcoholic drinks), as much as it is allowed to take in, as these goods are very expensive in comparison to other countries! But pay attention to the limits to be taken in! Otherwise this could become very expensive again ;-) Leave a Comment
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Bring sweaters even in the summer. If you are lucky you can get a day in summer of 22 deg cel.
Toiletries are easy to get in Norway.
Please remember to bring your travellers adapter for traveller from Asia. Leave a Comment
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 by ChrsStrl
Never found any problems with a digital camera.
Trainers seemed to be fine for footwear on most surfaces - but didn't venture into territory where I'd naturally go into boots! Leave a Comment
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Make sure its warm and snowproof! Hats, shawl, gloves, mittens, whatever. Maybe bring some long underwear when going skiing.
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