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rangementssometimesalsoapplyintheskiseason.Thepriceforaweek'srentalstartsfrom
aroundNkr1400forasimpleplaceintheoff-seasontoaroundNkr15,000forthemostelab-
orate chalet in midsummer. Most cabins sleep at least four people, and some accommodate
as many as 12; if you have a group, it can be an economical option. Advance booking is
normally required, and you'll probably have to pay a deposit of around Nkr750 or 20% of
the total fee, whichever is less.
Two privately run Danish agencies that act as clearing houses for hundreds of self-cater-
ing cabins and chalets in Norway:
Dansommer (
in Denmark 39 14 33 00;
www.dansommer.com
)
Novasol (
in Denmark 39 14 55 55;
www.novasol.com
)
Business Hours
Reviews in this guidebook won't list business hours unless they differ from the following
standards. These standard opening hours are for high season (mid-June to mid-September)
and tend to decrease outside that time. The opening hours for attractions and tourist offices
are listed throughout the book.
Banks
8.15am to 3pm Monday to Wednesday and Friday, 8.15am to 5pm Thursday
Central Post Offices
8amto8pmMondaytoFriday,9amto6pmSaturday;otherwise9am
to 5pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm Saturday
Restaurants
noon to 3pm, 6pm to 11pm
Shops
10am to 5pm Monday to Wednesday and Friday, 10am to 7pm Thursday, 10am to
2pm Saturday
Supermarkets
9am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm Saturday
Customs Regulations
Alcohol and tobacco are extremely expensive in Norway. To at least get you started, it's
worth importing your duty-free allotment: 1L of spirits and 1L of wine (or 2L of wine),
plus 2L of beer per person. Note that drinks with an alcohol content of over 60% may be
