Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
» No guarantees with the weather - can be warm and sunny or cool and rainy
SHOULDER (MAY-MID-JUN & MID-AUG-SEP)
» A good time to travel, with generally mild, clear weather and fewer crowds
» Accommodation prices can be high, except on weekends
» Book accommodation well ahead for festivals
LOW SEASON (OCT-APR)
» Can be bitterly cold
» Many attractions are closed
» March is considered high season in Svalbard
» Accommodation prices high, except on weekends
Websites
»
Fjord Norway
(
www.fjordnorway.com
)
Focused on Norway's star attractions.
»
LonelyPlanet.com
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/norway
) Destination information, hotel
bookings, forums etc.
»
Norway.com
(
www.norway.com
)
Links to tourist information with a practical focus.
»
Norway Guide
(
www.norwayguide.no
)
A rundown on Norway's top attractions.
»
Visit Norway
(
www.visitnorway.com
)
Norwegian Tourist Board site ranging from the
practical to the inspirational.
Exchange Rates
Australia
A$1 Nkr5.92
Canada
C$1 Nkr5.96
Europe
€1 Nkr7.98
Japan
¥100 Nkr7.24
New Zealand
NZ$1 Nkr4.57
UK
UK£1 Nkr9.41
USA
US$1 Nkr5.99
For current exchange rates see
www.xe.com
.
