Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
whereverconservativereligiousviewspredominate,whetheramongnewlyarrivedMuslim
immigrant communities or among devoutly Lutheran communities in rural areas.
Oslo has the liveliest gay scene (see the boxed text,
Click here
), and it's worth stopping
byUse-It(
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),alsoinOslo,whereyoucanpickupitsexcellent annual
Streetwise
booklet, which has a 'Gay Guide' section.
Organisations & Websites
Global Gayz (
www.globalgayz.com
)
The Norway page has some interesting background
information and practical information.
Landsforeningen for Lesbisk og Homofil frigjøring (LLH; 23 10 39 39;
www.llh.no
,
in Norwegian; Valkyriegaten 15, Oslo)
The Norwegian National Association of Lesbian
and Gay Liberation.
Night Tours (
www.nighttours.com/oslo/
)
A guide to the Oslo night.
Visit Oslo (
www.visitoslo.com
)
Click on 'Gay Olso' for some useful links.
Health
Norway is, in general, a very healthy place and no special precautions are necessary when
visiting.Thebiggestrisksarelikelytobeviralinfectionsinwinter,sunburnandinsectbites
in summer, and foot blisters from too much hiking. If you do fall ill while in Norway you
will be very well looked after as health care is excellent.
MostmedicationsareavailableinNorway,butmaygobyadifferentnamethanathome,
so be sure to have the generic name, as well as the brand name. If carrying syringes or
needles, be sure to have a physician's letter documenting their medical necessity.
Recommended Vaccinations
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that all travellers should be covered
for diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella and polio, regardless of their destination.
