How to get to Norway. Trip to Norway: distance, best way to get there, necessary documents, tips for tourists How to get to Norway

Fabulous Norway awaits us

To begin with, we select the city of departure; it will be most convenient to depart from St. Petersburg, because it is closer in distance and runs from it Luxexpress buses from RUB 2,104

to Tallinn (Estonia). You can also travel from Moscow, from Kyiv to Tallinn by budget buses from Ecolines, Eurolines, etc. from 1800 rub.

one way.

An example of purchasing bus tickets to Tallinn with a fare of 670 rubles.

It happens that bus tickets can be purchased from 5 euros to Tallinn.

Discount offers

There are discount days

The buses are the most comfortable.

• They have:
• Separate Lounge area at the back of the buses;
• Comfortable leather seats with tables that are convenient for working with a laptop;
• Bottle of water and snack;
• Free hot drinks and newspapers;
• Simple free Internet access WiFi*;
• Electrical sockets (220 V) are located at each pair of seats;
• Audio-video program “Lux Express TV”: latest news, weather forecast, music videos for entertainment;
• Possibility to purchase a set of pillows and blankets;
• Climate control;

Constantly working toilet.

Comfortable travel by bus to Tallinn

Apply for a visa online: We depart by plane from a low-cost airline Ryanair for 20 euros (1500 rubles)

to the capital of Norway, Oslo.

An example of purchasing an air ticket to Oslo for 20 euros From Oslo Airport to the city center there is a special fly toget train running every 20 minutes, it costs .

50 CZK per person (about 367 RUR)

It takes 15 minutes and arrives at Oslo Central Station (Oslo Sentralstasjon), in the very center. From there it’s easy to get to almost any hotel, drop off your things, relax a little and you can take an evening stroll around Oslo.

Walking around the capital of the Norwegian fjords - Oslo.

Oslo city at night It's worth taking a walk around the Royal Palace. Starts from the palace the main street cities - Karl Johans gate

, it's very easy to find. If you stand with your back to the building Central Station

, then this main street will be right in front of you. Shops, restaurants and other entertainment are concentrated on it. It is not long and can be easily walked in about 15 minutes. stands on a hill and is clearly visible.

Repost Akeshhus

To the right of the Royal Palace is located Town Hall and Akker Brygge– Oslo waterfront, the most expensive place cities.

The restaurants there are quite limited, but you can just sit on the steps of the embankment for cheap, eat ice cream, and admire the view Oslo Ford and Akeshhus Fortress.

Below is a video on how to get to the troll's tongue.

If you came to admire the views, but you don’t have a lot of money and you don’t have the opportunity or desire to rent a car to see the most of the picturesque fjords of Norway.? Then we proceed as follows.

Norwegian fjords in Bergen

Order an inexpensive transfer - taxi in Norway

Let's go to a fairy tale with fjords in Bergen

We are about to travel to Bergen, to the land of fjords and mountain peaks, so it’s worth going to bed early and purchasing a budget ticket.

In general, tickets to Bergen can be bought by train, plane or bus.

I won’t tell you about the first two, everything is simple there, I went to the station ticket office and bought it. Only costs one ticket 700 CZK one way. It will be quite expensive!

I want to recommend a budget option and tell you a secret secret.

There is a bus called "Bus low prices» if translated literally. You need to find a site on the Internet.

Unfortunately, it is not configured for English, but it is not so difficult to figure it out; you can use Google Translator to automatically translate the site from Norwegian even into Russian.

Website translated into Russian, thanks to Google

If you don’t have Google Chrome and you only have Norwegian, let’s figure it out! :) It's at the top “Velg strekning” means choosing a direction.

If you click on the arrow, Oslo will open - Vergen-Oslo, Oslo-Trondheim-Oslo and so on. This bus runs from Oslo to Bergen, Trondheim, Kristiansand and Copenhagen.

Then we select passengers:

• voksne– means adult, student;
• military– is a student and a military man serving in the army;
• barn/honnør– these are children under 18 years of age;
• latest– children under 3 years old.

The latter travel without a seat, but the bus is always full of empty seats, this is not a problem.

Let's figure out the site in Norwegian :)

Below is a calendar, days marked in black are common price, orange - at a discount. Gray days are not active, the bus does not run. Select the desired days and click on the orange key Neste.

A bus schedule will immediately appear indicating departure and arrival times and prices.

With a discount, the price can be as low as 49 CZK or 360 RUR. one way! The earlier you order, the more likely you are to get good discounts. For example, from July 22 to 23, I looked at tickets, they cost 99 CZK or 725 rubles. to Bergen and 49 or 360 rubles. back. All together only 148 CZK or 1050 rubles.

Renting a car in Norway

It's fantastically cheap for Norway

Prices are located in two columns, the first column can be changed after ordering, prices are higher there, the second column cannot be changed! But even if something goes wrong, it’s still 148 CZK not such a big loss.

Then click on the button Forsett bestilling and enter data on passengers. Fornavn - first name, Etternavn - last name passenger, phone number and email address below.

Press again Forsett bestilling, we continue the order. You need to pay for your order credit card, other payments are not accepted, you cannot pay on the bus!

Accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express. We select a card, enter its number, date and the last square - the security code on the back of the card, above the magnetic strip.

However, I think everyone who has such cards knows perfectly well how to use them. It’s completely safe, no one removes anything unnecessary.

And press the last button - Betal. That's it, the order is made, you need to print out a confirmation with the order number, another confirmation will be sent to the email address you provided.

After this, go to the bus station to the desired platform, it will also be indicated in the order, something like this Oslo, Central busterminal, spor 5, show the driver a printout and identification card.

A passport, driver's license, or even a credit card will do.

Narøyfjord – what you will meet along the way while riding the bus lavprisekspressen

I advise everyone to choose the bus that leaves at 10 am. This trip in itself is not an ordinary tour across Norway.

First two hours the bus is coming in quite picturesque places, but still not mountains, but then simply dizzying beauty begins!

For example:

passing Gudvangen

Myrdal station

Stalheim Gorge

Sjofossen waterfall

The trip generally takes time from 8.40 to 20.35, almost all day.

Those who wish can stay in Bergen for one more day and take a boat ride on the Sognefjord, visit the islands or take some other exciting walk.

Those who don't have much time can return to Oslo by night bus. It leaves at 23:00 from the bus station in Bergen and arrives at 7:00 in the morning in Oslo.

Fabulous places near Sognefjord

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Choosing economical and comfortable housing in Norway

I advise you to rent all housing in more or less developed cities of the world on the website.

Here prices will be, in many cases, lower, especially if these are EU countries, and for 1000 rubles you are already renting not an average hotel, and excellent comfortable housing from a local star, from city residents.

For example, we rented for 1000 rubles. (for two) a magnificent room with access to the garden, with breakfast, in the house of Miss Sri Lanka herself.

Now the service is giving all new users a $25 coupon!

There is the latest information about what documents need to be submitted to the consulate, what the visa fee is, in what sequence and where the consulates and visa offices are located.

Although, once you have received a visa on your own, next time you will find it as simple as booking accommodation and buying air tickets, believe me! It's a matter of practice!

Christina Endless.

Few people decide to travel to Norway. But those who do recover are left impressed for life. Nowadays, many travel agencies work with this country, but nothing can be better than a travel itinerary compiled independently.

General information

A trip to Norway attracts mainly those who love adventure, vivid emotions and unforgettable experience. According to legends, Norway is the birthplace of Santa Claus, or in Russian - Father Frost. It is the beauty of winter that allows you to plunge into a fairy tale and feel like a child. Nevertheless, no matter how much you want to plunge into childhood, you should not forget about the realities of life.

The country still has a constitutional monarchy. approximately three hundred thirty thousand square kilometers. Neighbors are Sweden, Russia and Finland. The city of Oslo is the capital of the state. Not only does the climate leave much to be desired, but prices in the country are high.

Ninety-five percent of the country's population is indigenous and predominantly Lutheran. In addition, this country is officially recognized as one of most beautiful places on our planet. All nature here is practically untouched by man. In the west along the coast there are many fjords, which gives it a primitive appearance. Mountainous landforms, glaciers and much more will not leave travelers indifferent.

The best way to organize a trip to Norway is by car. This way you won't miss anything.

Requirements for tourists

To enter Norway you need Schengen. In this case, the purpose of the trip does not matter.

It is important to know that starting this year, every Russian citizen receives a visa based on a biometric photo and fingerprinting. Such data is valid for no more than five years. Children under twelve years of age do not need this.

There are also some nuances to owning such a visa. This refers to the period of stay directly in the country. What does it mean? And the fact is that with a Schengen card, which is issued to Norway, you can travel to all countries located in the Schengen zone. And if the tourist spent very little time in the country itself, then next time Schengen will simply not be approved. It is also important that the tourist enters Norway first, and then the rest of the countries.

Visas to Norway

Naturally, before applying for a visa, a person must decide for what purpose he is traveling to the country. This country has several types of visas:

1. Schengen visa C. This type is suitable for tourists, members of delegations traveling by invitation, and businessmen.
2. Pomeranian visa. It is best to apply for such a visa to residents of the Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions. The document is issued only to those who have a residence permit in these regions. Its advantages are the issuance period of more than five years, reduced consular fees. Schengen for a trip to Norway is first approved for one trip, and then for multiple trips. Such a Schengen visa is issued at the Consulate General, which is located in the city of Murmansk. To obtain a document, a person must apply in person. The same papers are required as for the first type of visa, but there is a relaxation in the financial issue. To issue a visa, there will be enough documents confirming the presence of five hundred crowns per day in the account for one person. A Pomeranian visa does not give the right to work in the country.
3. National visa D. Such a document must be issued for those who are going to study in the Kingdom, work in the country or have close relatives in it. The difference between a national visa and others is that the period of stay in the country is longer and the validity of the visa itself is also longer.

Documents for visa

The first thing you need to travel to Norway is documents. Therefore, you need to prepare them before the trip. Namely: apply for a visa to travel to Norway and check the expiration date of your passport.

What is needed to obtain a visa:

1. A letter with a signature that arrives by email after registering on the portal. Instead of a letter, a signed form will do.
2. Black and white photograph approximately 35*45 millimeters. It must meet the standards.
3. A valid passport with at least two blank pages. The validity period should not expire for another three months after the trip.
4. Photocopies of all pages of the passport that contain data.
5. A check or receipt indicating payment is not required for online registration.
6. Medical insurance covering expenses of at least thirty thousand euros. According to this, he has the right to medical care in the country.
7. A paper that confirms residence on the territory of the state. This could be a rental agreement or a hotel reservation.
8. Documents that can confirm the direction of movement. Train or plane tickets will do. If traveling to Norway by car, a person must provide a description of the route on paper.
9. Tourists driving a car must have a driving license vehicle international standard, documents for a European standard car and the same insurance.
10. Among other things, guarantees of the traveler’s financial stability must be provided. They could be a certificate of income from your place of work, a bank account statement, or a confirmation letter from a sponsor.

All these documents are presented by the tourist. But what kind of papers does a person who has a relative who has citizenship of the country submit? The list is as follows:

1. A written invitation that is certified by any competent Norwegian authority.
2. A paper confirming the legal residence of a relative.
3. Passport number of a citizen of the country.
4. Documents proving relationship.

Those traveling on business, in addition to the standard, must also submit an invitation from a Norwegian company or organization. It must contain the traveler's details.

Those who own real estate in the country are required to submit an extract from the register or a purchase and sale agreement. In general, any paper that confirms ownership.

Only those people who sign an employment contract, pay for education in the country, or provide information about a close relative receive a long-term national visa.

How to get there

There are many ways to get to this country. For example, a trip to Norway from Moscow can be either by car or by plane. The latter option will only take three hours, but it will not be cheap.

More budget option there will be a bus ride. It will be cheaper, but it will also take more time. Moreover, there are no direct bus routes to Oslo. First you have to go to Helsinki, and from there to the capital of Norway. You can travel to Norway from Murmansk. By bus route you can reach the country from Tula, Orel, St. Petersburg, Rostov.

You can also get there by train. But you will have to go first to Helsinki, then take a ferry to Stockholm. And only from Stockholm you can take a train or bus to Oslo.

Although Murmansk also has a sea, it is not possible to take a ferry trip to Norway from Murmansk. But water communication is excellent between Norway and Great Britain, Iceland, and Denmark.

Why is it worth going

First of all, you need to see all the monuments and attractions. You cannot come to this country spontaneously. You need to carefully prepare and think through the route. As an option, you can consider a trip to Finland and Norway. Or plan a route with a stop in Sweden. This will make your trip even more exciting.

Experienced travelers recommend living in a village rather than a city. The reason for this advice is as follows: only by going outside the fence can you feel unity with nature and see all the beauty. Here all the nature is like a fairy tale. For those who are in this country for the first time, it is best to start a trip to Norway by walking along the city streets. Such easy walks will help you immerse yourself in the local atmosphere.

A trip to the fjords

Norway is the only country where these same fjords exist. They are usually viewed from land and water. By land, tourists use the road that connects Aurland and Laerdal, its length is almost twenty-five kilometers. But the best way to travel on water is by ship or ferry. In addition to the fjords, boat excursion visit waterfalls, fishing villages and grottoes.

Norwegian fishing

Norway, among other things, boasts the largest whirlpool in the whole world. It's called Salstraumen. In this place the most best fishing and diving. All equipment can be rented right there. You can catch a lot of cod, halibut, and catfish off the coast. It is possible to rent a boat that is designed for big company. Each trip is accompanied by special people, because seemingly calm water can hide dangerous currents and whirlpools.

Snow Palace

It would be a crime to visit this country and not go to Lapland. An Ice Hotel was built not far from Kirkenes. It even has beds made of ice, and the room temperature is always a stable minus five. Guests who dare to spend the night there sleep in thermal underwear provided by the hotel. An overnight stay in such a hotel will cost about eighty dollars. For this money, guests receive dinner, breakfast, sleep in the room, the opportunity to visit the sauna and an alcoholic drink. No matter how terrible the conditions may seem, tourists are very eager to get to this hotel.

Liner "Hurtiruten"

The journey on the ship takes a full twelve days. During the cruise, the ship calls at thirty-four ports. In general, the atmosphere is conducive to calm and tranquility. The country has a well-developed waterway, but this route and the ship are considered classic entertainment. You don’t have to sail the whole way; you can pay only for a portion of the journey.

Sculpture Park

The entire park is a collection of monuments with a philosophical concept. The idea of ​​the park is that there is no single understanding of each sculpture. Each perception is strictly individual. Vigeland created the park, he also thought through the entire layout, not to mention the sculptures. It will be especially interesting for experienced tourists who are looking for the meaning of life.

Dog sled

This entertainment comes from childhood. You can try it in the city of Kirkenes, where the best conditions for such races are. The fact is that only around the city there is a relatively flat landscape. The excursion lasts three days, its cost is 220 euros. The travel route is fifteen kilometers long. Tourists sit in a sleigh, and a professional instructor steers the team.

Whale Safari

Whale safaris are only offered during the season. It begins when whales swim to the shores of Vesterålen to hunt octopuses. Tourists are seated on high-speed catamarans and transported to safe distance to the whales. The entertainment is called a safari, but, in essence, it is watching mammals.

Try local food

The food they prepare in Norway is different from what they are used to eating in Europe. You can't help but try National dish forikol. This is chopped lamb on the bone, which is simmered along with cabbage and allspice for at least three hours. You should definitely try lutefisk. Essentially, it is dried cod that is soaked in soda and then soaked in water. It doesn't sound like much, but it tastes divine. You should definitely try the brown goat cheese. Its taste is sharp with a caramel tint and a sweetish aftertaste. Such cheese is allowed to be exported from the country in small quantities.

Jazz Festival

Some people decide to travel to Norway from St. Petersburg, Moscow, and especially Murmansk only because of this festival. Every July in sunny days musicians from all over the world come to Kongsberg. The festival was founded back in 1965 and is still popular among tourists and musicians. At this festival you can meet both young talents and world celebrities.

Local souvenirs

Since Norway is considered fairyland, then they sell souvenirs here to match. These are mainly figurines of trolls and Santa Claus. Besides them, Vikings are very popular. Duvets and studded shoe covers also make great gifts.

It is impossible to say exactly how much a trip to Norway costs. Because each traveler develops a route according to his own taste and time. One thing is known: if you visit this country, your worldview will change. After all, it’s very nice sometimes to plunge into childhood and merge with nature. Where, if not in Norway, can you find harmony?

Aeroflot operates regular flights from Moscow to Oslo 5 times a week. Aircraft of the budget airline Norwegian fly from St. Petersburg to Oslo 2 times a week. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) offers flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg with a transfer in Copenhagen or Stockholm. Many European airlines, including KLM and Lufthansa, operate flights with convenient connections in other countries, which allows you to reach regional airports in Norway - Trondheim, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Bergen, etc.

Railway

Norway has a developed network railways, connecting Oslo with the largest Norwegian cities - Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim, as well as with other Scandinavian countries.

Tourists who prefer to travel by rail can get to Norway in the following ways:

• through continental Europe. By rail through Germany you can travel to Copenhagen and then transfer to a train to Oslo;
• via Finland and Sweden. The tourist travels by rail to Helsinki, from there takes a ferry to Stockholm and transfers to a train to Oslo.

Ferry

Norway has regular ferry connections with Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Germany and the UK.

Bus

From Russia you can get to northern Norway, using the daily bus service “Murmansk-Kirkenes” (2.5 thousand km from Oslo by road).

Automobile

For tourists traveling by car, the road to Norway runs through Finland and Sweden. Travel time is about 2 days, including a ferry crossing to Stockholm via Helsinki. From continental Europe you can travel to Norway by car via Denmark.

In addition to the route between capitals, there are also several departure options from other cities. It would seem that from the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, due to its location, there should be many well-established ferry routes, including direct ones. But as practice shows, this is not entirely true. The only ferry service exists between Copenhagen and Oslo, operated by DFDS. The ferry operates an overnight service, departing daily from Copenhagen at 16:30 and arriving the next day at 09:45 in Oslo. For the convenience of travelers, a large selection of cabins is offered, depending on preferences and budget. For example, a place in a cabin for 2 people will cost 199 euros. Payment for transportation of personal vehicles varies depending on its type and size. Travel time will fly by thanks to the entertainment on board: restaurants, Duty Free shops, live music, casino, children's room.

Hirtshals - Bergen

Bergen is very popular among tourists, so it would be wrong to ignore it. Direct flights depart from the small town of Hirtshals (located in North Jutland, an administrative region of Denmark). The daily flight is operated by Fjord Line, departing at 20:00 and arriving in Bergen around 12:30. Depending on the season, the number of flights may decrease and departure times may shift slightly, so you need to check the schedule on the company’s official website. The cost of the cruise will cost you from 98 euros. Animation, restaurants and duty-free shops are also present on board.

Hirtshals - Stavanger

The flight from Hirtshals to Bergen (described just above) makes an intermediate stop in Stavanger, the 4th largest city in Norway, located on a peninsula on southwest coast. Departure at 20:00, arrival at 08:00. Ticket prices start from 40 euros without a car, and from 90 including a car. A large selection of cabins, from luxury to budget, as well as a full range of entertainment on board will ensure you an enjoyable cruise.

Hirtshals - Kristiansand

Passengers on this route are shared by two companies: the above-mentioned Fjord Line (travel time 2 hours 15 minutes) and Color Line (3 hours 15 minutes).

Prices start from 400 euros for a bed in a shared cabin (divided into women's and men's) and end at 1,500 euros for a private cabin (the price varies significantly depending on the season). On the official website there is an option for a separate order of food; this, of course, is not included in the above price.