What budget to travel Norway? Money and currency

What budget for activities and outings Norway?

Remember to carry your identity card with you at all times, as well as your student card if you have one! This will enable you to benefit from lower rates at many museums and attractions. Most major cities offer 1-day to one-week PASSes that give access to all museums! In Oslo in particular, several museums - both indoor and outdoor - are free. You'll find the list on the city's tourist office website.

Getting some fresh air and exercise has never been easier than in Norway! Hire a bike and take to the many real cycle paths, slip on your sneakers and explore the wooded areas on the outskirts of towns, go hiking (watch out for ticks!), kayak (even in town!), put on your skis as soon as you leave the metro... The possibilities are endless, and we love it! The DNT.no association offers guided tours, 550 attractive refuges for hire or loan, and maintenance of 7,000 km of cross-country ski trails and no less than 22,000 km of hiking trails. In the unusual category: surfing, especially in Lofoten, is becoming increasingly popular! If you're a cross-country skier, you'll have no trouble getting a pair of roller skis in Norway to practice skating all year round!

It may come as a surprise, but (basic-standard) gyms are sometimes cheaper in Norway. Which explains why they're so popular! Being fit is part of the Norwegian DNA. You'll have no trouble finding a gym in town.

You can quickly spend astronomical sums, and technical and sports clothing is much more expensive than in France.

Drink prices are generally high: count NOK 110 for a pint or glass of wine and around NOK 120 for a simple cocktail. There are happy hours from time to time, but not often.

What budget to eat Norway?

You should expect to pay at least €15 for a meal, even on the run. For something a little more elaborate, prices are around €25-35. Doggy bag available, even if no one else does! Very expensive alcohol. Unfortunately, it has become almost impossible to pay in cash... In some establishments, you order and pay directly at the counter.

Count €3 for a single coffee. Pints of beer start at €8. Happy hours are not common practice, but there are a few bars where they do exist.

What is the budget for accommodation Norway?

People often think that Norway is very expensive, even when it comes to accommodation, and it's true! However, there are solutions to suit every budget and every taste:

Campsites: all over the country. They range from tent and camper pitches to small cottages for rent. What's more, the country is very safe and the infrastructure is very good. The western part of the country really comes alive with campervans in summer. Very many tourists wishing to visit regions outside Oslo use this means of travel. Campsites are plentiful, whether by Canadian or motorhome, and can be found all along the route.
Beware, however, that beyond Trondheim, campsites become rarer, as the climate, even in summer, seems less conducive to pitching your Canadian... All Norwegian campsites also offer small cabins for rent, hytte (between 500 and 900 kr), generally with minimum comfort (no toilet) and limited surface area (15 to 20 m²). From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., quiet is required. Look out for the signs: virtually all campsites have the facilities needed to welcome motorhomes, of which there are countless in summer. On the other hand, campsites in Oslo - Oslo is usually the first port of call when arriving in Norway from Sweden - offer limited capacity, especially when it comes to access to electricity. But campsites are not the only ones to offer wastewater discharge points. Most service stations have them, as do drinking water refill points. Don't expect to be camping in Oslo between late July and early August, when the world's biggest soccer tournament for all ages, the Norway Cup, takes place, with over 1,000 teams occupying everything that can be lived in Oslo (campsites, etc.). Campsites are therefore closed to the general public during the last week of July and the first week of August. The best route to take by motorhome is up through Denmark, via the new Denmark-Sweden bridge, which gives access to Norway from the Swedish coast. The shortest route is via Germany to Kiel, before taking the ferry from Kiel to Oslo (for the ferry: www.stenaline.no).

Don't forget your camping card!

Wild camping authorized in Norway and rules to be respected: nature is precious: leave no traces, and keep a minimum distance of 150 m from the house on private land. Please note that overcrowding has forced the municipalities of the Lofoten Islands to impose stricter regulations. Contact your local tourist office for a map of authorized bivouac zones.

Hytte: these wooden cabins are ideal for nature lovers who want to stay dry, but sometimes in comfort. They are available to suit all tastes and budgets: on isolated campsites, but also (and even better!) in the heart of nature, like our refuges and gîtes d'étapes. Reservations must be made through the Norwegian Hiking Association (ww.DNT.no), which offers three types of accommodation: gîtes d'étape and refuges with food supplies, unguarded chalets with food supplies and unguarded chalets without food supplies. The hardest part is choosing: they're all tempting!

Youthhostels: most offer single rooms, with 2 or 4 beds, and sometimes 6 or 8 beds. Some are open all year round, others only in summer, when reservations are essential. Open to all ages. Beds in shared dormitories cost between 150 and 300 NOK per night. Breakfast is sometimes included, but usually has to be paid for separately. Double rooms are available for between 400 and 700 NOK, depending on comfort and whether or not you have your own toilet.

Hotels: for all budgets. There's no evidence of higher prices. Luxury hotels are strangely often less expensive than in France. In general, you can expect to pay €300 for two in a double room with breakfast and spa. Special rates on the web. On the other hand, if you work for a major corporation, you may be able to get a substantial discount through agreements with local subsidiaries. Scandic, Thon, Comfort and SAS hotels all have arrangements with large corporations.

Travel budget Norway and cost of living

The average budget for visiting Norway is very high. It is around NOK 2,000 (€200!) per day per person when staying in a hotel, and NOK 900 (€90) when staying in a camper van. The high cost of living (especially food and services) in Norway correlates with high wages. Oslo has repeatedly held the title of the most expensive capital in the world. As a tourist, such a standard of living can be a handicap: food, especially meat, can be 50% more expensive than in France. This budget varies according to the activities carried out.