Destination: Norway
LONELY PLANET'S OFFICIAL GUIDEBOOK INFORMATION
Dangers & Annoyances
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Your personal belongings are safer in Norway than in many people’s home countries, and the cities – even east Oslo, which has a relatively poor reputation – are reasonably safe at all hours of the night. However, don’t become blasé about security: be careful near the nightclubs in the Rosenkrantz gate area of Oslo and beware of pickpockets around the Torget area of Bergen. Normally, the greatest nuisance value will come from drug addicts, drunks and/or beggars – mainly in Oslo – who can spot a naive tourist a block away. Oslo and other larger cities suffer from a growing drug problem. Although dope may be readily available in places, it isn’t legal.
While the risk of theft in Norway is minimal, it’s wise to keep photocopies of all your important documents (passport data page, air tickets, insurance policy, travellers cheques serial numbers) in a separate place in case of theft; stash US$100 alongside, just in case. Leave copies of these documents at home, too.
Government Travel Warnings
Although you’re unlikely to need them in Norway, most governments have travel advisory services detailing potential pitfalls and areas to avoid.
Some of these:
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (%02-6261 1111)
Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade (%1-800-267-6788)
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (%04-439 8000)
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (%0870-6060290)
US Department of State (%202-647-4000)
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