Travel Reference
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click on “International Travel,” then specify your country of choice and click
“Traffic Safety and Road Conditions”).
Fuel: Gas is expensive—often more than $8 per gallon. US credit and deb-
it cards likely won't work at pay-at-the-pump stations, but are generally ac-
cepted (with a PIN code) at staffed stations. Carry cash just in case. Diesel
rental cars are common; make sure you know what type of fuel your car takes
before you fill up.
On the Road: Roads are good (though nerve-rackingly skinny in western
Norway).Bikes tendtowhizbyclose andquietincities, sobeonguard.Inthe
countryside, traffic is generally sparse, and drivers are civil. Signs and road
maps are excellent. Local road etiquette is similar to that in the US. There are
plenty of good facilities, gas stations, and scenic rest stops. Snow is a serious
problem off-season in the mountains.
Tolls: You'llencounterone-waytollsof€20-45onmajorbridgesincluding
the Øresund Bridge between Sweden and Denmark, the Svinesund Bridge
between Sweden and Norway, and the Storebælt Bridge between the Danish
islands of Zealand and Funen. Cities such as Oslo, Bergen, and Stockholm
charge tolls for entering the city center.
To minimize tolls in Norway, register as a visitor at www.autopass.no . By
prepaying a lump sum with your credit card and specifying when you'll be
on the road, you won't need to buy a sticker or pay manually at toll plazas;
you can even register up to 14 days after you've driven through your first toll
point. Any remaining balance will be credited back to your card three months
later.
Parking: Parking on the street is a headache only in major cities, where
expensive garages are safe and plentiful. Denmark uses a parking windshield-
clock disk (free at TIs, post offices, and newsstands; set it when you arrive
and be back before your posted time limit is up). Even in the Nordic countries,
thieves break into cars. Park carefully, use the trunk, and show no valuables.
Signage: As you navigate, you'll find town signs followed by the letters
N, S, Ø ( Ö in Sweden), V, or C . These stand for north (nord), south (sud),
east (øst), west (vest), and center (centrum), respectively; understanding them
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