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Quarantine if the country “changes color”
If you are in a country that goes from green to red, you must be quarantined when you get home, says assistant health director Espen Rostrup Nakstad. “You may be on a…
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Fjords, trains, the Arctic and the practicalities of moving around Norway.
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New travel advice for travel between Norway and other European countries
From 15 July, the Government is lifting restrictions on entry into Norway for people resident in countries in the Schengen area/EEA that have an acceptable level of…
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2.2 million Germans considering Norwegian holidays
Norway is more attractive as a destination for Germans this summer than both the Netherlands and Denmark, according to a survey conducted for Innovation Norway. The…
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Nearly 500 international flights this week
Demand for international trips is increasing, which has consequences for the number of flights. This week, almost 500 departures will fly from Norway to abroad.…
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Seven international SAS routes are reopened
The airline SAS is reopening seven international routes from Norway to major cities in Europe as demand increases. The company reopens routes between Scandinavia and…
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Overwhelming skepticism towards foreign tourists in Norway
Three of four Norwegians say that they do not want to open Norway for foreign tourists this summer according to a new survey. The government stated on Thursday that more…
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The travel giant TUI announced trips to Crete in July
After the Norwegian authorities eased on travel advisories, the charter company, TUI will resume operations from the middle of July. The government announced on Thursday…
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The UK is working to open for travel to and from Norway
The UK Government is working to open up travel to and from Norway and several other European countries. According to the BBC, Norway is one of several countries the…
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Norway wants to join Re-open EU
The Norwegian authorities have contacted the EU to get Norway into Re-open EU, the Union’s overview of travel advice and restrictions during the Coronavirus crisis. The…
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Green Light Given for Holidays in Europe, But Only in Countries With Low Infection Rates
In three weeks, both tourists and Norwegians going out on holiday in Europe will not be placed in quarantine, but only for countries that have control over the virus. –…
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Norwegians defy travel advice for Sweden
Norwegians defy travel advice and go on holiday to Sweden, confirms several Swedish organizations to SVT. Both the Dalsland Tourist Association and Strömstad’s Merchant…
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Almost 300,000 will ignore the Foreign Ministry’s travel advice and risk millions in expenses
Nearly 300,000 Norwegians plan to disregard the Foreign Ministry’s travel advice for this summer and it could be expensive. According to a survey Sentio analysis agency…
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SAS increases their capacity to 40 aircraft in July
SAS increases its capacity by ten aircraft in July, but this is still only 30 per cent compared to the same month last year. The company increases crafts from 30 in June…
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This is how you can travel in the Nordic countries
The Nordic countries opened for holidaymakers on 15 June but in a slightly different way. * Sweden: The Swedes have not closed their borders during the Coronavirus…
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An increasing number of Norwegians are dropping their summer holidays
Four out of ten Norwegians have dropped or postponed their summer holidays this year as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. It is far more than at the end of May. As…
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Travel insurance possible even if you defy the Foreign Ministry’s advice
Several large insurance companies are u-turning and will offer travel insurance to those who defy the Foreign Ministry’s advice to avoid travelling due to the…