Where can I find travel information and maps of various cities in Norway?
Please have a look at the website Visit Norway, which is now a part of Innovation Norway.
What is the weather like in Norway?
Norwegian summer weather is unpredictable. Check reports in one of the major national newspapers before leaving home. To read about the climate in Norway, look at Climate under Facts about Norway.
When can I see the midnight sun and the northern lights?
Both of these two natural phenomena are visible north of the Artic Circle.
Midnight sun
North Cape 14 May - 29 July
Hammerfest 16 May - 27 July
Tromsø 20 May - 22 July
Narvik 25 May - 18 July
Bodø 4 June - 8 July
Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen) 20 April - 20 August
Northern lights
The chance of seeing the northern lights, or aurora borealis, is best north of the Arctic Circle between November and February.
Where can I find information on driving in Norway?
For information regarding roads, road conditions, distances, tolls etc., please contact:
Road Information Service, Phone: + 47 22 65 40 40