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Don't sit next to a stranger on a half-empty bus, and brace for the bar tab — alcohol prices here will recalibrate your soul.
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5 phrases you need in Norway
- HelloHeihay
- GoodbyeHa detHAH-deh
- PleaseVær så snillvair soh SNIL
- Thank youTakktahk
- Excuse meUnnskyldOON-shil
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Know before you go
money
Norway is nearly cashless and brutally expensive — shop at Kiwi or Rema 1000 and adopt the matpakke packed-lunch habit to keep a trip affordable.
transport
Book Vy trains early for minipris fares at a fraction of walk-up prices — the Oslo-Bergen line is a destination in itself.
safety
Mountain weather flips in minutes and kills more tourists than anything else — check yr.no before any hike and tell someone your route, even in summer.
tipping
Service is included everywhere; rounding up for good service is appreciated and nobody will chase you either way.
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