Norway. Norway: cruise ports Norwegian seaports

Official name: Kingdom of Norway.

Capital of Norway: Oslo.

Official language: Norwegian.

Territory: Norway is located in Northern Europe in the west and north-west of the Scandinavian Peninsula, washed by the seas of the Atlantic and Arctic oceans (North Sea in the south, the Norwegian Sea in the west, the Barents Sea in the north, the Spitsbergen archipelago is also washed by the Greenland Sea).

Time: Time zone UTC+1. The time difference between Norway and Moscow is 3 hours. The changeover to summer/winter time is in progress.

Holidays and non-working days in Norway: 1st of January - New Year; Easter; May 17 - Constitution Day; Ascension of Christ; Trinity (two non-working days); December 24, 25 - Christmas.

Currencies in Norway: Norwegian krone.

Climate in Norway: The climate is temperate oceanic, subarctic in the north of the country, and arctic in the Spitsbergen archipelago. The average annual temperature in Oslo is +6 °C, in Varda (in the north of the continental part of the country) +1 °C, in Longyearbyen (Svalbard archipelago) -6 °C. A significant climatic factor is the warm Gulf Stream, passing along the western and northern shores countries and reaching Spitsbergen.

Transport connections between Norway and Russia: Air traffic: direct flight of Aeroflot - Russian Airlines on the route Moscow - Oslo - Moscow five times a week, except Wednesday and Saturday; direct flight of the Norwegian company “Norvision” on the route Oslo - St. Petersburg - Oslo (Monday, Friday); direct flight Russian airline"Nord Avia - Regional Airlines" on the route Arkhangelsk - Murmansk - Tromso - Murmansk - Arkhangelsk (Monday, Wednesday, Friday).

Bus service: daily (except Sundays) flights of the Russian companies “Gulliverus” and “Flight” on the route Murmansk - Kirkenes - Murmansk; flights of the Norwegian company Finnmark Tourbuss AS on the route Hammerfest - Murmansk (Thursday) and Murmansk - Hammerfest (Sunday).

Entry, stay and transit requirements in Norway

Visa issues: Information is presented in the Visas section.
Additional information about the types, categories and conditions of visa support can be obtained on the website of the Norwegian Embassy in Moscow http://www.norvegia.ru/

Customs control:

Alcohol and cigarettes. The following limits are established for duty-free import of alcohol and tobacco products: 1 liter alcoholic drinks with a strength from 22% to 60% and 1.5 liters of alcoholic drinks with a strength from 2.5% to 22%, or 3 liters of alcoholic drinks with a strength from 2.5% to 22%; 2 liters of beer with a strength of more than 2.5% or other drinks with a strength of 2.5% to 4.75%; 200 cigarettes or 250 g of other tobacco products, as well as up to 200 sheets of cigarette paper.
Artistic and cultural-historical values. When importing artistic, cultural and historical values into Norway, a requirement has been established for mandatory customs declaration of these objects.
Weapons and ammunition. Temporary import or export from Norway of hunting or sporting weapons is possible without special permission from the Norwegian police. In this case, it is necessary to have a certificate of the owner of the weapon, and in the case of import/export of sports weapons, also an invitation to participate in competitions.

Items prohibited for import/export in Norway: Norway does not have an exhaustive list of items the import/export of which is restricted or prohibited. For example, the import and export from Norway of wild animals and products made from them, plants, industrial products, narcotic substances and medications, chemicals, potatoes, weapons and ammunition, cultural property, fireworks, diamonds, electronics, batteries and accumulators, etc. etc. In case of doubt regarding the import/export procedure, it is recommended to contact the Norwegian customs service or use the “red” corridor when passing through customs control.

Sanitary and phytosanitary control: When importing plants, the owner should check in advance with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority whether a phytosanitary certificate is required. The Norwegian authorities have approved a list of plants for which the import of such a certificate is mandatory.

Veterinary control: There are special rules regarding the import of animals developed by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority. When importing dogs, cats and rodents, the age of the animals and the country from which they are imported into Norway are taken into account. In accordance with the general rules for the import of an animal, it is necessary that it have an identification mark (currently - a brand or a microchip, and from July 3, 2011 - only a microchip), as well as certificates of vaccination of the animal against rabies and a blood test for antibodies to this disease

Traffic in Norway

Peculiarities: Feature traffic In Norway, roundabouts are often used as traffic junctions. By general rule Drivers on the circle have priority over drivers entering the circle.

Main types of fuel: The main types of fuel are gasoline (unleaded with octane ratings of 95 and 98), bioethanol (E85) and diesel fuel. The cost of 1 liter of 95 gasoline is from 13 NOK. CZK (about 2.2 US dollars), 98 gasoline - from 13.5 NOK. CZK (about 2.3 US dollars), bioethanol - from 8 NOK. CZK (about 1.3 US dollars), diesel fuel - from 12 NOK. CZK (about US$2).

Availability of parking spaces: Cities have parking spaces for vehicles. The cost of parking is determined by the owner (municipality or private company) depending on the location, duration of parking, time of day and day of the week. The national average for parking costs is from 3 to 100 NOK. CZK (0.5-16.7 USD) per hour and from 25 to 300 NOK. CZK (4.2-50 USD) per day.

Requirement to pay road tax: According to Norwegian law, tolls may be charged for using public roads. There are 45 in Norway toll roads, 25 of them have electronic barriers installed. Payment for travel is carried out automatically using the AutoPASS electronic subscription, through a special machine that accepts coins, banknotes and bank cards, or by paying the cashier at the time of travel.

Procedure for purchasing an insurance policy: Those arriving in Norway by car must purchase in advance from one of the Russian insurance companies an MTPL insurance policy valid in Norway (the so-called “green card”).

Possibility of using a national Russian driver's license: To drive a vehicle in Norway, you must have an international driver's license, which in Russia is issued by the traffic police. It is possible to use a national driving license if it has an authorized translation into Norwegian.

Vehicle rental: To register a car rental agreement, you must present a passport and an international driver's license. At the time of rental, the driver's license must be valid for at least 1 year. For certain categories of vehicles, the daily rental cost for drivers under 25 years of age increases by NOK 100-125. CZK ($16.6-20.8).

Local laws and customs in Norway

Established norms of behavior: Norwegians are quite simple and unpretentious in their everyday life and clothing, they love leisure outdoors and sports. Young people prefer a loose, casual style of clothing. Despite the fact that Norway is among the world leaders in terms of quality and standard of living, showing off wealth is considered bad manners. It is significant that even in the “elite” areas of Oslo, the architecture of private mansions is rather restrained. Many Norwegians own or rent holiday cottages in the countryside for weekend getaways.

Healthcare in Norway

Features of medical care: Medical services are paid, and their cost is very high. In this regard, it is very important to have a health insurance policy with a minimum coverage of 30 thousand euros for the period of your trip to Norway. Dentistry in Norway is mostly private. At the same time, free dental services are provided to minors, elderly people and some categories of disabled people.

Health insurance: Foreign citizens entering Norway with a visa must first take out health insurance.

Urgent medical care: Emergency dental care is provided mainly by private clinics. Emergency phone number - 112.
The largest clinics in Oslo are Rikshospital, Red Cross Clinic, Ulevoll Hospital, Volvat Center, Legevakt ambulance station (reception of children and adults). A special feature of providing emergency medical care is the mandatory presence of a referral from the attending physician. In large cities there are pharmacies on duty. In Oslo, several on-duty pharmacies are open from 09.00 to 21.00 (on Sundays until 20.00), and there is a 24-hour pharmacy.

Additional information on Norway

Useful phone numbers: Ambulance - 112. Unified information service - 18-81.

Average fare for public transport in Oslo - from 25 to 40 CZK, by taxi within the city - up to 500 CZK.

Lunch at a middle class restaurant. The average cost of lunch in a middle-class restaurant is 350-500 CZK.

Middle class hotel room. The average cost of a room in a middle-class hotel is 1000-500 CZK.

Opening hours of grocery and department store stores. Large grocery stores are open from 09.00 to 21.00, department stores - from 10.00 to 19.00 (on Saturday until 17.00). On Sunday, all shops, with the exception of small grocery stores, are closed.

Procedure for using a pay phone. Payphones use both telephone cards and bank and credit cards.

Availability of mobile communications. mobile connection works reliably, except in remote and mountainous areas.

Availability of ATMs and distribution of credit cards. ATMs, credit and bank cards are widely used in the country.

Tax free registration practice. Most large and medium-sized department store stores practice the preparation of documents for VAT refund when exporting purchased goods from the country.

Electrical voltage on a 230 V network.

Embassy Russian Federation in the Kingdom of Norway

Address: Drammensveien 74, 0244 Oslo.
Telephone: (8-10-47) 2255-32-78, 2244-06-08.
Fax machine:(8-10-47) 2255-00-70.
Email: [email protected], Web: www.norway.mid.ru

Consular Section of the Norwegian Embassy

Telephone: (8-10-47) 2255-17-63.
Fax machine:(8-10-47) 2255-17-64.
Email: [email protected]

Business hours: From Monday to Friday - from 09.00 to 12.00.

Emergency number in Norway

Telephone:+47-22-55-32-78 - duty telephone of the foreign institution, +47-46-85-88-25 - for emergency calls after 17.30 local time.

What to see in Norway?

Famous Norwegian Fjords

Norway is a country that hardly appears in crime news. It looks like a northern fairy land, nature reserve under the open blue sky, the country is the bearer of a special way of life, original traditions and interesting story. A Norway's fjords are a natural treasure. The fiords are certainly a real miracle. Tourists from all over the world come to see this wonder, because it is in Norway that nature has created its most amazing works. There are many myths and legends about the formation of the Norwegian fjords. It is hard to believe that this beauty was created only by random natural phenomena.

Discover the majesty of the Norwegian fjords from board a snow-white sea liner. From year to year, a cruise along the Norwegian fjords becomes the leader among European cruise routes.

Norway Fjord Cruises you can start from various ports - from Copenhagen, from Amsterdam, from the German Kiel or Hamburg, and of course from our northern capital St. Petersburg.

Norway at first glance seems like a very expensive country, but in reality this is not the case if you make the right choice of type of travel in Norway.

By choosing a cruise along the Norwegian fjords, you get the opportunity to save a lot of money compared to other types of travel in Norway. We must not forget that a cruise in the Norwegian Fjords can be started from Russia. You just need to get to St. Petersburg. In addition, by stopping in small coastal towns during a sea voyage, you will have the chance to buy local souvenirs at a relatively low price, so you will return home with big amount memories and souvenirs. And the luxurious interiors of modern sea liners, a huge selection of cafes, bars and restaurants located on the ship, attentive and friendly staff will certainly create a pleasant and educational recreation across northern Europe.

, MSC Orchestra, Legend of the Seas with a visit to Copenhagen, the most beautiful Norwegian fjords, Hamburg, Tallinn

Cruise passengers with more than one sea or river cruise recognize that the route through the Norwegian Fjords is the most beautiful in the world. It is very difficult to convey in words the feelings that a traveler experiences during a cruise along the Norwegian fiords, but I would like to give a couple practical advice for those who choose a cruise in Norway for their holiday.

You definitely need to book a cabin with a balcony during a cruise in the Norwegian fjords, because, as a rule, the ship enters the fjord early in the morning and we have doubts that you will run in a robe to the upper deck to capture this beauty. Oh, and most importantly, don’t forget to take a camera or camera with you - they will help you preserve your beauty Norwegian fjords for many years in your memory.

So why should you choose a cruise to the Fjords of Norway?

A cruise is the most economical and affordable way to travel around Norway;

See the beauty of famous fjords such as Geiranger, Sognefjord, Nærøyfjord, Lysefjord, Kristiansund and many others;

Wander through the streets of Bergen and Osla;

Walk the path of the great Vikings and meet a real troll;

Spend unforgettable solitary moments romantic evenings on board a snow-white liner.

All this is possible only in sea cruise through the Norwegian Fjords!

general

Piece cargo transported in packaging (boxes, bags, pallets, etc.). This is one of the most common types of cargo, in particular for road transport. Often it is a consolidated cargo, which is delivered according to the orders of several customers at once and consists of various categories of goods.

bulk

Homogeneous materials transported in bulk (gravel, sand, ore, coal, etc.).

container

These are mainly general cargo delivered in containers. Containers, as a rule, are adapted for intermodal transport (that is, using several modes of transport at once, for example, sea and rail, without reloading goods along the way).

oversized

Has a weight and/or size that exceeds the limits established by traffic rules or other legal acts. Usually oversized cargo is not delivered by standard vehicles and its transportation requires special permits. This category includes project cargo represented by production equipment, entire plants, other large or heavy objects, or their component parts.

refrigerator

Frozen or chilled goods transported using refrigerated or freezing equipment.

cars

Cars, trucks, and agricultural machinery of standard types and sizes.

bulk

A liquid or viscous mass transported in tanks or tankers.

animals

Live farm or wild animals, pets.

dangerous goods

Poses a danger to humans and the environment. Transportation of this type of cargo is usually regulated by various laws, including at the international level.

Oslo is the capital of Norway and its largest seaport, located in the southeastern part of the country at the mouth of the Lu River, near the Skagerrak Strait. The port is equipped with 50 berths that can accommodate up to 20 large ships at a time.

Port characteristics:

Geographical position: 59°54′40″ N. w. 10°45′10″ E. d.;
population: 623.9 thousand people;
climate – maritime with cool summers and dry, mild winters;
port area: 976 thousand sq. km.;
tide height: up to 1 m;
depth: anchorage – 18.6 m, cargo pier – 6.4 m, channel – 12.5 m, terminal – 6.4 m;
berth length: 13 km;
mooring front depth: 12.2 m.

The main import items of the port of Oslo are: oil and oil products, coal, coke, wood. Through the port to the countries of Europe, Africa and Mediterranean Sea export: timber and timber, fish, cement, chemical products. The annual total cargo turnover is over 5 million tons of cargo. Every year the port handles more than 6,000 ships and 5 million passengers.

The Norwegian port of Oslo is well mechanized, equipped with modern loading and unloading equipment, and has 200 cranes and mechanized devices at its disposal. On its territory there are warehouses, with total area 300 thousand sq. m, as well as tanks for storing fuel. The shipbuilding enterprises of the port and shipyard are equipped with three slipways, floating and dry docks, which allows for the repair of ships of all classes, up to and including cruisers.

From the port of Oslo depart passenger ships and ferries to Denmark and Germany.

Flåm seaport is major port where they moor cruise ships with many tourists.

In addition to liners, ferries from Bergen and Gudvangen, ships from Sweden and the Faroe Islands dock here.

IN seaport Flom is where all the active life of the village is concentrated - sea vessels come here several times a day.

It is from this port that you can take a cruise through the Scandinavian countries and fjords.

The port is surrounded by high Rocky Mountains and magnificent nature.

The port also has a marine terminal building, which houses a comfortable waiting room and storage rooms.

Gudvangen seaport

Gudvangen seaport is a small port at the end of a deep fjord.

From the port of Gudvangen you can take part of the "Norway in Miniature" tour. From here, either by ferry along the fjord or by bus through the tunnels, you can get to the picturesque town of Flåm.

The port is surrounded by high cliffs and lush vegetation.

Cruise ships do not call here, but ferries and small boats often call here. passenger ships. Many of Norway's secluded villages can only be reached by water from the seaport of Gudvangen.

Don't miss the approach to Geiranger, wake up early and settle in on your cabin balcony or open deck. This is a stunning sight, Geirangerfjord is the most beautiful fjord in Norway, included in the List World Heritage UNESCO. A narrow but deep fjord is surrounded by...

Bergen

Bergen is the second largest port city in Norway with cozy streets, beautiful and slightly “gingerbread” houses, rich history and a great location close to the spectacular fjords.

Oslo

Oslo is a unique capital, where architectural treasures and futuristic buildings stand side by side, and where from the center modern city in a few minutes you can be transported to untouched forests.

Stavanger

Stavanger is one of the richest cities in Norway, the “oil capital”, surrounded by majestic fjords.

Hellesylt

Hellesylt and Geiranger are a tandem of ports in Norway's most beautiful fjord, Geirangerfjorden. As a rule, on cruise routes they go together and the stay in Hellesylt is short. This is done to disembark passengers who have purchased ship excursions at Hellesylt....

Flåm

Flåm is a small Norwegian town located in Aurlandsfjord, part of the larger Sognefjord. Local residents there are only 350 people here (it is believed that this is the most sparsely populated city in Norway), but the luxurious nature has been preserved in its original form. Juicy green...

Ålesund

Ålesund is a city on west coast Norway. Situated on seven islands, it was completely rebuilt at the beginning of the 20th century after a terrible fire. And it was built not only as, but in the popular European style of “Art Nouveau” at that time. However, the sophisticated tourist here...

Haugesund

Haugesund is a municipality in the county of Rogaland in Norway. The administrative center of the commune is the city of Haugesund. The coastal location of Hautesund is reflected in the symbolism of the city - on the coat of arms you can see three seagulls, which indicate the importance of fishing and...

Eidfjord

Eidfjord is a small town of only a thousand inhabitants, located on the shores of the Hardangerfjord. The town is considered a resort, although it is located only 600 kilometers from the Arctic Circle. Tourists are attracted here by fishing, the opportunity to ride alpine skiing during the summer season...

Trondheim

The city of Trondheim was founded in 997. Trondheim is third in terms of population locality in Norway. It is located at the mouth of the picturesque Nidelva River, on the coast of a beautiful bay formed by the Sør-Trøndelag fjord. The city is calm, peaceful, located quite...

Kristiansand

Kristiansand in Norway is a port city on the Skagerrak Strait and the administrative center of the West-Agder county. Founded and named after King Christian IV, Kristiansand comes closest to defining " seaside resort"in Norway is a vibrant and energetic place that...

Alden

Olden is a small port in Norway. Has a very beneficial geographical location: This is the best place to start exploring the Nordfjord, which goes hundreds of kilometers deep into the cold lands of Norway. Alden also has a valley and a lake with stunning beauty...

Tromso

Tromso is located 350 kilometers north of Arctic Circle. This is the most Big City Northern Norway. Many people come here to witness northern lights, the season of which lasts from September to March. From May 20 to July 20 the midnight sun shines, which means...

Molde

The largest city in the region is Molde, located at the wide mouth of the Romsdalsfjord. If you ask a Norwegian what is the first association that comes to mind when mentioning Molde, most likely he will answer “jazz”. In July, the annual International Jazz...

Spitsbergen (Longyearbyen)

Spitsbergen is a vast polar archipelago located in the North Arctic Ocean, the most Northern part belongs to Norway. The island is home to thousands of polar bears, who often go in search of food due to the meager diet. All cruises to the islands...

Åndalsnes

Åndalsnes is the administrative center of the municipality of Rauma, Mør-o-Romsdal province. Almost 3 thousand people live in Åndalsnes and its surroundings. The city lies at the mouth of the Rauma River, next to the Romsdalfjord, surrounded by high mountains, some of which are Trolltindene,...

Honningsvåg (Nord Cape)

Honningsvåg is the most northern point Europe, the true land of the midnight sun. This town, nestled on the southern tip of the island of Magerøya, can also be considered the exit point to the Norwegian North Cape. The most remarkable thing about this place is that from mid-May to July...