Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
but you'll rarely have to pay more than Nkr400/500 for a single/double; breakfast isn't nor-
mally included. Showers sometimes cost Nkr10 to Nkr20 extra.
Along highways, you'll occasionally see
rom
signs, indicating informal accommodation
typically costing from Nkr250 to Nkr450 per room (without breakfast); those who bring their
own sheets or sleeping bags may get a discount.
Summer Homes & Cabins
Most tourist offices in popular holiday areas keep lists of private huts, cabins and summer
homes that are rented out to holidaymakers when the owners aren't using them; these ar-
rangements sometimes also apply in the ski season. The price for a week's rental starts
from around Nkr1500 for a simple place in the off-season to around Nkr15,000 for the most
elaborate chalet in midsummer. Most cabins sleep at least four people, and some accom-
modate as many as 12; if you have a group, it can be an economical option. Advance book-
ing is normally required, and you'll probably have to pay a deposit of around Nkr750 or 20%
of the total fee, whichever is less.
Dansommer
( in Denmark 39 14 33 00;
www.dansommer.com
)
Privately run Danish agency that act as a clearing house for hundreds of self-catering
cabins and chalets in Norway and elsewhere in Scandinavia.
ACCOMMODATION SERVICE
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 treated
as narcotics! You're also allowed to import 200 cigarettes duty-free. Importation of fresh
food and controlled drugs is prohibited.
Svalbard is a duty-free zone and many items are considerably cheaper there than in
mainland Norway as they're subject to neither VAT nor customs duties.
Discount Cards
A Hostelling International membership card will get you a 15% discount at youth hostels.
