Things to note when traveling to Norway in November

Things to note when traveling to Norway in November

Norway is a famous tourist country in Europe and is also rated as the most livable country. There are many tourist attractions and it is one of the countries with the most mountains in Europe. Plateau, mountains and glaciers account for about 75% of the land area. The coastline is extremely winding, forming a unique fjord scenery in Norway. So what should you pay attention to when traveling to Norway in November? Let’s take a look below!

1. Climate: November to April is the winter in Norway. The climate is mainly inland. The average temperature in November is -1℃~4℃. The weather is cold and average during the day. 4℃, it is recommended to wear windbreakers, coats, parkas, coats, sweaters, woolen suits, suits, cold-proof clothes and other warm clothes. The average night temperature is -1℃, it is recommended to wear cotton-padded clothes, winter coats, leather jackets, overcoats, thick sweaters, leather jackets, etc. Hats, leather gloves, leather jackets and other thick warm clothes. When traveling to Norway at this time, you should pay attention to weather changes and keep warm to prevent colds.

2. Necessary items: Bring your passport, ID card, copy of the ID and 2 2-inch photos, cold-proof clothing, raincoat, plug converter, currency exchange, bank card, etc. In addition, towels, You must bring your own toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, slippers, etc. Hotels in Norway do not provide them. In addition, bring regular medicines, such as cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, analgesics, band-aids, wind oil essence, motion sickness medicine and other preventive medicines. Feeling unwell.

3. Time difference: Norway time is 7 hours behind Beijing time. For example, it is 12:00 noon Beijing time and 5:00 am local time. Norway observes daylight saving time from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October every year, and the time is set forward by one hour.

4. In Norway, unlike China, people are used to drinking cold water. There are generally no hot water bottles in the room, and tap water can be drank directly. Most supermarkets, shops and many restaurants in Norway do not open on Sundays. When opening a business (especially in a small town), food and other items need to be purchased in advance. The restaurant usually opens from noon.

5. Tipping: Norway has a custom of tipping in hotels, restaurants, taxis, etc. The tip amount is generally 10% of the consumption.

6. Smoking is prohibited in all public places in Norway. In addition, please do not spit or make loud noises. Do not jump in queues and crowd in queues. Do not throw away garbage or spit gum; do not give food to strangers without permission. People are taking photos, and if the scenic spots have regulations, they are not allowed to take pictures or videos; "13" and Friday are taboo, so don't talk about "13" and Friday; don't wear hats indoors; don't scare the river birds, because the river birds are the national birds of Norway.

7. The Norwegian fjords are vast and sparsely populated, and public transportation is not developed. If conditions permit, you can choose to travel by car. In addition, there are not many public toilets in towns in the fjord area. There are usually free public toilets in rest areas on self-driving routes. Public toilets in train stations, bus stations, and shopping malls in the city center generally charge RMB 10. Krona/time; Norway is the same as China. Pedestrians and vehicles keep to the right. Please obey the traffic rules when crossing the road and pay attention to your own safety.

The above are the things to note when traveling to Norway in November. If you have plans to travel to Norway, you may wish to take a look. I wish you a happy trip! ;