Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hurtigruten coastal ferry
Some kids' activities on board, and an alternative to long car
journeys.
Planning
As you'd expect, children's products such as baby food, infant formula, soy and cow's
milk, and disposable nappies (diapers) are widely available in Norway (in supermarkets,
pharmacies and more expensive convenience stores), but they're much more expensive
than back home. You may want to bring a reasonable supply in order to keep costs down.
When to Go
Easily the best time to travel in Norway with children is the main tourist season that runs
from mid-June to mid-August - this is when hotels offer the best deals for families, all
sights and attractions are open and the weather is more conducive to a happy family holi-
day.
If you've come to Norway for the northern lights or activities such as dog-sledding,
don't be put off by the bitterly cold weather. It's all about coming prepared with the appro-
priate clothes (Norwegian families don't hide in their homes for 10 months of the year!)
and winter can be a magical time to be here.
Accommodation
Hotels, hostels, campsites and other accommodation options often have 'family rooms' or
cabins that accommodate up to two adults and two children. Although many hotels do
have larger, dedicated family rooms, other places simply squeeze in cots and/or extra beds
when space allows, always for an additional fee.
One hotel chain that makes a special effort to cater for families from mid-June to mid-
August is
Thon Hotels
(
www.thonhotels.no
), where family rooms can cost as little as
Nkr1090 - stunning value by Norwegian standards. Most Thon Hotels also have a small
children's play area and nice touches such as children's check-in steps.
