Welcome to Norway
Officially known as the Kingdom of Norway, the majority of this country shares borders with Sweden, Russia and Finland. It faces the North Atlantic and is famous for its Fjords, which are popular with cruises.
Things to do in Norway
Whether you’re cruising down the Norwegian Fjords, going on a wildlife safari, visiting museums or caving, there are a huge range of things to do when to visit Norway. For those looking for an action packed break, there are a huge range of sporting activities, such as climbing, caving, trekking, kayaking, canoeing or snowboarding. Have a look at lastminute.com’s Norway ski holidays for more ideas on action-packed fun.
For something less energetic, there are a wide range of walking tours, nature attractions, museums, galleries and monuments to visit. There are also a huge range of family friendly activities, such as theme parks, petting zoos and wildlife safaris. For a really relaxing break, there are a number of golf courses, spas and wellness centres, so you can really take the time to chill out.
Visit the country’s capital, Oslo, for a cosmopolitan view of Norway. Oslo is the centre of the country’s science, economy and politics, as well as being one of the most important trading ports in Northern Europe, which has attracted some of the world’s largest maritime traders.
Nights Out
Norwegian food has a focus on local cuisine, such as fish and game, all of which is sourced locally. More recently, Norway has incorporated a wide range of international cuisines, which have been particularly influenced by American culture. Norwegian salmon is some of the finest in the world and is now a major export. Smoked salmon is often served with scrambled eggs, and meatballs and cod are also common.
In the areas north of the Arctic Circle, it is never completely dark during the summer months, which gives Norway its nickname of ‘Land of the Midnight Sun’. The rest of the country can experience an amazing 20 hours of daylight at this time of year. During the winter, days are very short and snow is common.
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Whether you’re looking for a relaxing city break or a longer visit, Norway has a fantastic range of sights, events, activities and things to do. Great for couples, single people and families alike, this beautiful country offers a great insight into Scandinavian life. Coupled with the great deals available from lastminute.com, this is a holiday destination not to be missed. Book today and get a great deal with lastminute.com.
10 budget holiday tips
Camping or caravanning
Stay in a hostel or bed & breakfast
Stay in a non-service mountain cabin
Hiking holiday
Fishing in the sea from shore
Biking holiday
Buy your food in a supermarket
Eat at a small Asian restaurant
Travel by bus or train, and order tickets in advance
Get an "Explore Norway" round-trip air ticket
Camping and caravanning
The cheapest way to spend your nights is to bring a tent. You may pitch your tent almost anywhere on unfenced land for free, as a result of the right of access. In addition, there are camping sites for tents and caravans throughout the country, where you pay a small fee and get access to showers and kitchens. In these places, there are often simple cabins for rent as well.
Another new and interesting option is renting a mini-camper car from Nordic Campers. Essentially a car rebuilt to become a small B&B equipped for cooking, one of these will give you all the freedom you need to get around and stay wherever you want.
Cheap rooms
If travelling through Norway by car, look for the "room for rent" signs. Sometimes they appear in Norwegian, which will read "Rom til leie".
With some advance planning you can easily find a bed suited to a low budget. There are many different kinds of offers of affordable accommodation in Norway, such as B&B Norway which can offer bed & breakfast throuhgout the country.
A member of Hostelling International, Norske Vandrerhjem offers 75 different kinds of hostels from north to south in Norway. They offer cheap beds and the chance to meet people not only from Norway but from all over the world. You can book your single, double or family rooms online.
Budget cabins
Norway is one of the least densely populated countries of the world and there are vast areas with extensive networks of marked trails waiting for you. Hiking is free of charge, and when enjoying the mountains and wilderness, there is a big selection of cabins available. A total of 500 cabins of different standard can be booked through The Norwegian Trekking Organisation. The cheapest are the non-service ones, where you bring your own food.
What to do
Hiking
With or without your own tent, mountain hiking is free of charge. Alternatively, book rooms in The Norwegian Trekking Association's non-service or self-service cabins. The full-service cabins are less spartan and hence more expensive.
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