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Visitor numbers to Norway are held in check by the comparatively high cost of travelling in the country. Nevertheless, Norwegians are very friendly and helpful and the vast majority speaks excellent English. There are hardly any safety concerns, nor visa and vaccination requirements, and the public transport system is highly efficient.

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Winter is often very cold and dark and daylight hours quickly give way to the polar night. In Tromso, the sun isn’t visible from 25 November to 17 January and Longyearbyen, which enjoys 4 months of summer sunlight, is absorbed by darkness from 26 October to 16 February.

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Major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted by larger establishments. However, be aware that credit cards are normally not accepted as a means of payment in Norwegian supermarkets and petrol stations. Foreign currency and travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks and major post offices, as well as many hotels and travel agents, although for less favourable rates.

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Recommended hospitals:
Oslo - Centrum Legesenter (+47 2) 241 4120
Trondheim – St Olavs Hospital (+47 7) 386 8000
Hammerfest – Hammerfest Hospital (+47 7) 842 2000
Bergen - Haukeland University Hospital
(+47 5) 597 5000

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Typical business hours:

Vinmonopolet has the exclusive rights to retail wine, spirits and strong beer in Norway and is typically open Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00 and Saturday 10:00 to 15:00.
Retail: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday (many shops stay open until 19:00 on Thursday), 09:00 to 14:00, Saturday.
Banking: 08:15 to 15:30, Monday to Friday (17:00 on Thursday).

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