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Winter, particularly in northern Norway where travellers come for activities such as snow-
mobiling and dog-sledding, is also a popular time to visit although, unlike in summer, prices
rarely drop as a consequence. Some hotels and the overwhelming majority of campsites
close during the winter months, while that rare breed, ice hotels - there are examples in
Kirkenes and Alta - only open in winter.
Prices
Prices at Norwegian hotels vary widely throughout the year. Tourist high season (which
usually has the lowest prices) runs from mid-June to mid-August; in a few places, discoun-
ted high-season prices apply in July only. The sometime exception to this general rule is the
southern Norwegian coast, where beach resorts raise their prices to cash in on the school-
holiday influx.
During the rest of the year, the assumption seems to be that the only people travelling
are those doing so for business and on expense accounts, and prices can soar accordingly
(by as much as 40%). The exception is weekends (usually Friday and Saturday nights, but
sometimes also Sunday) when, year-round, prices can drop to their much more reasonable
summer rates. If you're travelling outside the summer months, ask your hotel about special
offers to see if discounts are available.
Prices for single rooms are generally not much less than the rates for double rooms. Re-
member that if you're making enquiries in advance about prices, they're often quoted per
person for double rooms, so always check.
Staying within a tight budget is difficult in Norway, and you'll either need to stay at camp-
sites (in a tent or a simple cabin), hostels or guesthouses; within the budget category, it's
rare that you'll have your own private bathroom. In the midrange and top-end ranges,
rooms are usually very comfortable and almost always have a private bathroom.
SLEEPING PRICE RANGES
The following price ranges relate to a double room with private bathroom in high season
and, unless stated otherwise, include breakfast:
less than Nkr750
€€ Nkr750-1400
€€€ more than Nkr1400
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