13 tips to help you save in Norway

I'm sure many often think about the rest: the sea, the beach, all inclusive, 5 stars, comfortable room with a sea view. But why tourism should be limited to these stereotypes? And why not take a trip in a more exotic and interesting country, where there were not many?

Today I will tell you about Norway. Stunning landscapes, untouched nature... This landscape you will not find anywhere else in the world and see it live definitely need. Of course, the standard of living and wages is fundamentally different from Russian, but there are several ways to save while traveling in the country of fjords.

1. Do not overpay for tickets

At the moment, there are several aggregator siteWho collected a huge number of offers from different airlines in one place, and you can only choose a convenient flight. But there is life hacking, which would save. If you are under 26 years old, you are entitled to a very good discount in the Norwegian loukosterov

norwegian. During the purchase of tickets will be at the bottom line for this code. Feel free to drive in UNDER26And you will be pleasantly surprised.

It is no secret that the cheapest way to fly from Europe. See routes from Finland or Poland if you are a hardcore traveler, then take the BlaBlaCar to Gdansk and fly thence in Aalesund will now cost a penny (under $ 50 roundtrip).

2. Rent a car with a mind

Best trip to Norway will by car: Unrestricted movement, freedom of choice and relatively low costs. Book the car is better in advance. And the service of renting is best to take the cheapest cars: still give what is available at this time and will not require additional payment. Check for yourself.

In addition, the site will spin for the insurance and the deductible. I advise you to score and book without insurance, but is already in place to take the full package, which should include all possible damage. driving culture is at the height, but the nature of chance to occur. For example, the road may well run out deer, which you will not notice.

By the way, in addition to car rental companies, there is also a private siteWhere ordinary citizens put their cars rented at a very good price. However, without a Norwegian bank account, rent a car from this site will not be possible.

But in general, the Norwegians are not very worried about their property, and if you're lucky, on Facebook, you can find a good someone who can give you the car for a small fee (many families usually 2-3 car).

3. Forget hotels

Housing - it's really hard question. Average price per night, even hostel will go under 30 euros. Hotels will cost 100 euros. So we contraption again. There are the following options:

• It would be wise to bring your tent and sleeping bags. Especially if you are traveling by car: all these things easily fit in a car and do not deliver discomfort. A really nice to sleep in the open air local.
• Sometimes, of course, you can live like civilized people, and then comes to help international practice Couchsurfing. Where you can find a property for free or in exchange for some trifle. For example, this can be help with the cleaning. At the same time will be able to communicate and find common interests with a stranger. In general, it is a paradise for people uncomplexed.

4. Watch for gasoline prices

If you decide to go by car, do not forget that sometimes you need to refuel. By the way, if you are more lucky, you have a chance to get a full-fledged electric car - while spending on fuel will be minimal.

But if you have a gasoline or diesel engine, then get ready for spending. On average, the price of gasoline - about 1.5 euros. But there is a very interesting feature of pricing: prices are tied to the maximum demand.

How it works? If you were microeconomics, you know that it is possible to form a price based on supply and demand, that is to bring the cost of which will satisfy both the consumer and the supplier. So, in Norway for the one day price may bounce around 20 cents per liter!

But you can arrive just in time, when more favorable refueled - sometimes the difference is really significant. For example, during the night from Sunday to Monday the demand is very low - the price, respectively, will be less than on Monday after 16:00. Therefore, everything is very simple: you can see the price of 14-15 crowns per liter - safely fill the tank.

5. Use trains and hitchhiking

What if there is no driver's license? And in such a situation may enjoy inexpensive country. And who ever canceled hitchhiking? However, I have never yet did not become his witness in Norway. But this does not mean that it is not. My friend once without any problems drove from Oslo 200 kilometers. Security and trust are at the height, so even a single girl there is no sense to be afraid.

If you really hitchhiking alien, that is a great alternative - a long-distance trains (Oslo, by the way, do absolutely nothing, even for show).

You can buy tickets at official website. All as at Railways: the sooner you buy the ticket, the cheaper it goes. Student discounts are also working there. And the wires are not even asked to show a student ID card.

But do not get to save on public transport. He really expensive. However, these same students can knock yourself a 50% discount on long-haul flights.

6. Procuring cheap products at budget stores

We all know what products are of dubious quality ( "Red price", "Everyday" and the like). So here are the line there. But fortunately, they are not very inferior in quality to the usual! That is, products and brands First price Eldorado can confidently take: they did worse than peers in and out is much cheaper! Most budget chain store - Kiwi, different but shares the most in Bunnpris and Spar / Eurospar.

At the same time, in order not to go bankrupt, I advise you to buy products with markdowns and eat them as soon as the day of purchase. They are represented in every grocery store, you just need a good search.

Typically, meat products are quite expensive, so it is best to buy fish. The most affordable - it's canned tuna. Very nutritious and affordable product. And take care of the meat advise in advance: take stew baggage will be quite a good idea.

7. Stock up on clothes

When traveling across the country, even in summer be prepared for weather incidents. To make it easier to understand, the weather in Norway, both in St. Petersburg: sometimes it happens that 20 minutes might rain, wind up, look out of the sun and form fog. Therefore it is better to take a waterproof stuff, as well as warm boots. And, of course, the cloak.

In addition, be prepared for nature walks. Shoes and dresses are absolutely no place to use, so it is best to take things easy, not to dream then about comfort. Of course, all this can be bought on the spot, but good discounts are only in the off-season. Meanwhile, it makes little sense to come too great a chance to get in bad weather.

8. Hand over the bottle

All the inhabitants of the country - from small to large - know what waste recyclingHis separation, and even handing bottles! Absolutely any store have the device in their reception. And it is very popular. Literally the entire country puts the bottle in the bags and brings once a week or month to change.

Where does this motivation? And everything is simple: not only that it relies for cash payment, so more and be kind to pay for products in aluminum cans or plastic bottles.

If you notice on the bottle and the word Pant figure next to it means that it can be taken. You just need to pull the container into the machine, and for this he will issue a receipt with a bar code that is necessary to give at the checkout.

In this case, sometimes I appeared that I was buying food, and more and I pay extra because of that sum was handed over bottles cost more than products. So do not hesitate to take the bottles in the stores! There is nothing to be ashamed of, and no one askance at you not to look.

9. Tackle fishing

Fishing in Norway - is a separate type of tourism. According to the laws it is not prohibited - no one will come to you if you will catch the bait. And, as you already understood, fishing will bring not only enjoy the process, but also directly to the catch. It will be a kind of extreme sports, such as "Man vs. Wild".

Roast fish caught on a disposable grill - it's quite an interesting experience. As a result, you not only have plenty of naedites, but also spend time alone with nature and feel like a real Viking.

10. Do not overpay for the ferry

The entire coast of Norway riddled different fjords, some even bump up to 400 km inland. Of course, because of this, road transport may suffer. Where could directly drive the 5 minutes, you have to spend 1.5 hours! The Norwegian government has built many bridges and underwater tunnels, but there is a cheaper way - is to use the ferry.

In Sweden, for example, ferries are free of charge. "For the rich Norwegians no sense to organize free ferry" - thought the government and made them all pay. The price of such a vehicle depends on the distance that it must pass through the water. The average price for the driver and the car will be about 13 euros. For each passenger will have to pay more for 5-6 euros.

To save money, I and my friends cheated: we simply hid inside the car by checking. Thus at a time can save you a rather big amount. But the main thing - it does not get caught. Although in fact the inspectors are not staring, how many people are sitting in the car, so this technique is quite safe to use.

11. Try not to break the rules

Before the trip to make sure you know how to behave. This is especially true of public order.

• If a make noise after 23:00, be prepared for the fact that you can come to the police. And the Treaty on the site, most likely, will not work. And anyone can complain and without warning.
• For ticketless travel in public transport, you can pay about 100 euros.
• The most "tasty" piece - a road penalties. Do not exceed under any circumstances! The cameras can be anywhere, but in front of them always hang warning signs. In addition to conventional cameras, there is also such that the measured average speed. That is, the two devices are at a distance, such as kilometers and measure the time for which he has overcome. And then - simple math and concluded the average speed of fines. Play only 5 km / h, so play with it I do not advise. Once I exceeded the speed limit is only 2 km / h by mistake and received a fine of 200 euros. The lower the rate indicated on the sign, the more enough fine. And it also increases if you exceed the speed greater than 10/20/40 km / h.
• In no case do not light a fire in the forest! Use only disposable grills safe in places where it is allowed (such gratings are sold in every grocery store). Otherwise, you can pretty much pay for the fire. By law, all the costs of fire fighting (even if it was not, and was the only call) borne by those responsible.

12. Provide your nicotine and alcohol preference in advance

If you like to sit in the evenings with a glass alcoholic beverage, We strongly advise you to buy it all at Duty Free: 1 liter of spirits per person + 2 liters of weak. With tobacco, too, is not so simple: 1 unit per person.

Be vigilant: Customs may test you for the presence of alcohol and limit compliance. I always managed to carry 2 liters of strong - is always a risk, but if not too impudent, then it is possible to transport. However, once at the time does not have to be careful.

If you want to buy anything stronger than 4.75 degrees, you can do this only in special stores Vinmonopolet. However, the price of alcohol in approximately 3-4 times higher than in Russia. Cigarettes also recommend to take with you, because the price for a pack starts from 1000 rubles.

13. Do not buy water

Water - is the Norwegian national treasure on par with oil, gas and fish. 97% of all electricity produced using HPP. In addition to saving in terms of energy, the water here has almost magical properties, and it is possible to drink from any stream.

It really is very clean and does not require treatment. From 90% drinking flows cranes water. You can take a cup or bottle and fill it anywhere. If you can not drink it, it will be an icon in front of the sink. So you can very well save on thirst.

I hope that your stay in Norway will give you maximum pleasure and drive. Explore the unforgettable views, extreme climbing and indescribable beauty. you will no longer afraid to go to a country where the average salary of 4000 euros. And you can save a good idea. Velkommen til Norge!

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