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Prices   Bergen

Prices, Bergen

 5 Reviews  Otherwise Bergen is extremely pleasant and safe town, except for one thing... Yes, the prices! What ever stories you have heard about the huge prices in Norway, they all are true ;) Well, if you... 

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Expensive/taxes   Trondheim

Expensive/taxes, Trondheim

 4 Reviews  IMHO this is the most stupid way to collect money from foreign cardrivers, stupid for them and stupid for us: The Toll-system for cars is fully automatic and an invoice will be sent to your... 

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Weather   Bergen

Weather, Bergen

 10 Reviews   Rain, rain, rain... Fortunately, the Sun was on rendez-vous, when I was in Bergen. I was suprised to see an umbrella distributor machine in the street (I read that it was the world's first umbrella... 

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Walking   Bergen

Walking, Bergen

 4 Reviews  There is a park up the hill of Bergen (quite close to the center), that should be really avoided, especially in the evening or night. One of my friends lived there while studying and was attacked by a... 

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Driving   Bergen

Driving, Bergen

 7 Reviews  You can not drink and drive in Norway.....And you can not just go out on the streets to call on a taxi...They live in some places... and if you want a taxi you have to go there or call on the phone.... 

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The red and blue jellyfishes

by Saagar

Very common toward the end of summer, the red jellyfish can be a menace. It stings and burns like a nettle if the tentacles are touched, but there are a lot of tentacles so it can hurt quite a bit. But not very dangerous unless there is an allergy case.Vinegar kills off the effect of the burns.Look out before you dive in, and in the high season, perhaps use a surfer's shirt or normal t-shirt.The blue variety hurts more, but is found in deeper water and they are rarely as many as the red ones. But it can be mistaken for the glassy jellyfish, which children like to play with.

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No smoking!

by kamel_one

As from June 1st, smoking is forbidden in all restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars in Norway (as in all other public buildings). I actually find this very nice, now I don't wake up Sunday morning smelling like an ashtray!

Winter - avalanches

by Saagar

If you head into the mountains during winter, be aware that the trails marked on the hiking maps may be exposed to snow avalanches.Special ski maps are available that shows seasonal marked ski tracks. Avalanche warnings are normally not posted or advertised - you are supposed to know by yourself and own judgement.

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Driving in tunnels

by jonkb

Driving in tunnels are verry safe. We have been verry good at building them. However: If an accident happends in a tunnel, there are someting you should be aware of.Smoke can build up verry fast.Most tunnels have a system of using the car radio for information. At the entrance you can see some frequenzies used in the tunnel. Tune in to one of them. It's an ordinary radiostation, but the authoroties can use the tunnels radiosystem to inform you about accidents or danger in the tunnel.If an accident happends in front of you in the tunnel: leave the car and walk to the entrance. Remember that you also can use the emergency and service tunnels on the side.

Natural Hazards

by jonkb

I'm always amazed by how little people know of the dangers in Norway. There are not that many, but there are some.Weather: The weather can change almost instanlty from being warm and sunny, to being cold, wet and windy. Being wet, or being without proper windgear will chill the body down rapidly and leave you hypothermic. This is a serious danger. Always be within reach of raingear, warm clothing and windproof jackets while hiking in Norway. When you get too war: Take of one of the layers of clothing. Being too warm isn't good eighter.Waterfalls: Never go under, or into the stream of a waterfall if not you guide tells you it's safe. The speed of the water can be verry rappid.Avalanches: Listen to experienced people when skiing in the mountains. Avalanches are not a rear coincidence, they happend frequently. If you are in an area where the danger is high, walk on the highest point, but...

The Mosquito Plague

by Saagar

Several VT members comment on the prevalence of mosquitoes in Norway, rightly so. Here is a run-down on what they do to you and how you can deal with them:Mosquitoes: several species, none carrying any diseases. They breed in shallow, still water and certain species need mammals' blood to procreate. That's why they come with a Stuka-like "...eeeeeEEEEEeeeeeEEEeeee!!!!!" and sting you with their IV-type trunks. Twin-engine-types are rumored. The post-sting itching comes from an anti-coagulant that they inject in your skin, and that irritates the local area. Too many stings can lead to an allergic reaction.They have certain periods of the summer when they are particularily active, correlating to specific humidity and temperature factors. Warm weather just after rain is a sure time. Normally staying out of the sunlight in Southern Norway (in the north they have no option), and will come out...

The Gadfly Menace

by Saagar

During a relatively short period during the summer, especially during very warm periods, the gadfly, or horsefly will try to bite you. They come in several variations, black, gray, spotted, greenish-metallic-shiny, slender or fat..., and neither species is dangerous or leave a long-lasting itch. They bite quickly after having attempted, sometimes clumsily, to settle quitely on your skin, and then fly off. The bite is not as "sharp" as the African tse-tse-fly's, but definitely annoying.A light cotton anorak and pants with a hood will do the trick, as they have a tendency to aim for the trunk or legs and arms. They do not seem to take much notice of repellents.

The Mosquito's Competitor: the Midge

by Saagar

Midge or blackfly; the Norwegian name is "knott". The midge is generally seen as more of an evil pest than the mosquito. They are quietly stealthy, tiny and attack you in alarming masses, and their tiny stings itch like h... .They prefer grassland, leafy bushes and heathery, tussocky coast lands, birch-clad hills and riverbanks. Just after sundown on a clear day they will ruin you barbecue, best angling and your sunset calm. On a gray, rainy, and in particular warm day, they will be out in force just after the beating rain has ceased. You can try the same things as against mosquitos, but because of their size, they will creep up your wrists, underneath your hood, easily find their way to your 1 square millimeter exposed lower back skin, get behind your sunglasses, in and around your ears. They may drive you to desperation. They also tend to laugh at the various sort of repellent you try...

Biting flies

by Saagar

Occasionally biting flies (related to the gadfly?) are common, but seemingly not every year or in every place. They bite annoyingly like the gadfly, but differently from the latter they leave a strong itch that lasts for quite a while. Try eurax to ease the itch.On the coast you can come across a small biting fly thriving among rotting seaweed on the shore. They bite, but not when you move off their seaweed home. On clean, sandy beaches or slick rock they will not appear.

Wading mountain rivers

by Saagar

When hiking in the mountains in Norway, you will occasionally have to cross that darn river or rushing creek. Shoes off, socks, pants.With a stick for support, or one of these telescopic walking staffs, you should be ready?Perhaps not: rivers can be very cold and glacial opaque and you neigh loose your feeling in the feet. Rocks may be very sharp and cut you underfoot, too.For a safer wading, use rubber/plastic sandals, Tevas and the like. They are excellent for such a purpose, and come in handy later on your travel, too.

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