Anyone live in or been on vaction to Norway? - GoFuckYourself.com

Sarah_Jayne · 08-07-2006, 08:14 AM

A friend is trying to get me to join them on a trip to Norway in the early part of January. We haven't yet decided between Oslo or Bergen. There are more flights into Oslo but Bergen sounds like an interesting place. Anyway, does anyone have an tips on getting the most out of a trip to Norway?

joshll · 08-07-2006, 08:14 AM

its nice, go there!

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ffmihai · 08-07-2006, 08:15 AM

im on a small one in Bulgaria! very nice here.. warm water and lots of sunny weather!

GeorgeM · 08-07-2006, 08:22 AM

Ill be there soon i hope

DamageX · 08-07-2006, 08:25 AM

I live in a country that has wide-spread jokes about Norwegians, does that count?

fastfun · 08-07-2006, 08:30 AM

It will be cold as hell in January, remember that.
I recommend Bergen over Oslo any day. Not that much to see in Oslo really, but still a nice city.

Sarah_Jayne · 08-07-2006, 08:48 AM

yeah...I am aiming towards Bergen even if it means the flights are a bit of a pain. Would consider a ferry but I need to find how much they would cost. I think they go direct to Bergen from Newcastle. I am not sure what January is going to be like there. Experiencing winter there is part of the whole idea, I guess.

Michael O · 08-07-2006, 08:49 AM

Bring lots of cash, everything in Norway is insanely expensive.

Evil Chris · 08-07-2006, 08:50 AM

I've been to Tromso in the north.

That's where you'll get a unique Norwegian feeling.
Make sure you see the fjords.

Tdog · 08-07-2006, 08:54 AM

January in Norway, sounds cold.

Sarah_Jayne · 08-07-2006, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tdog

January in Norway, sounds cold.

I am guessing that is part of the idea. I grew up in some seriously cold weather but it has been a long time since I have had to deal with it.

Antonio · 08-07-2006, 09:06 AM

Rockatansky is from Norway, hit him up for some info

OG LennyT · 08-07-2006, 10:12 AM

I would love to one day

TheSwed · 08-07-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DamageX

I live in a country that has wide-spread jokes about Norwegians, does that count?

MyNameIsNobody · 08-07-2006, 10:33 AM

Norway is great for skiing in january.. not in Oslo though.. you'll have to get outside the city.. very friendly ppl those norwegians

KingK7 · 08-07-2006, 10:45 AM

Norway in january is a bad idea, unless you love the cold...

OY · 08-07-2006, 11:24 AM

Go to Oslo, Bergen sucks ass in January. Actually, ALL of Norway sucks in January for the most part, but you can get lucky and have temeratures around freezing point which is not that bad. Most Januarys I recall when growing up in Norway was +/- 10 degrees celcius (equals 14 degrees Farenheit) - sometimes as low as -25 to -30 degrees celcius (-13F to -22F) - going alpine or cross country skiing tended to be a tiny bit tough then, but doable as long as you brought with you plenty of JAGERMEISTER to warm yourself with.

But hey, it can be a fun experience in itself just dealing with the cold like that too ;-)

Paparazzi · 08-07-2006, 11:33 AM

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Sarah_Jayne · 08-07-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by KingK7

Norway in january is a bad idea, unless you love the cold...

What is the point of going to a Nordic country when it is warm?

Sarah_Jayne · 08-07-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Oystein

Go to Oslo, Bergen sucks ass in January. Actually, ALL of Norway sucks in January for the most part, but you can get lucky and have temeratures around freezing point which is not that bad. Most Januarys I recall when growing up in Norway was +/- 10 degrees celcius (equals 14 degrees Farenheit) - sometimes as low as -25 to -30 degrees celcius (-13F to -22F) - going alpine or cross country skiing tended to be a tiny bit tough then, but doable as long as you brought with you plenty of JAGERMEISTER to warm yourself with.

But hey, it can be a fun experience in itself just dealing with the cold like that too ;-)

What would you suggest seeing in Oslo?

The higher end of the winter temps isn't that far off what I grew up with in winter. You just have to dress warm and get in the right mental place.

Nazgrel · 08-07-2006, 11:50 AM

If you are going to Norway you should come up here to Tromsø. Especialy in January since citys like Oslo and Bergen get a bit boring during the winter. However, its even colder up here than in Oslo. Oslo is usualy 0 - -10 in the winter but in Tromsø you get around -15.

Seeing as there is not that much culture and tourist attractions to see in the winter you should go for nature. Witch means you should go the the West Coast (around Bergen) or up North (around Tromsø). Personaly Id recomend the North as it in my opinion has the most butifull mountains and fjords during winter.

PS: In January the sun has not yet risen in the North, just so you know. Its not night dark but you wont se the sun and the days are short.

Winter in Tromsø
Info and big pic @ Wikipedia

Sarah_Jayne · 08-07-2006, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nazgrel

If you are going to Norway you should come up here to Tromsø. Especialy in January since citys like Oslo and Bergen get a bit boring during the winter. However, its even colder up here than in Oslo. Oslo is usualy 0 - -10 in the winter but in Tromsø you get around -15.

Seeing as there is not that much culture and tourist attractions to see in the winter you should go for nature. Witch means you should go the the West Coast (around Bergen) or up North (around Tromsø). Personaly Id recomend the North as it in my opinion has the most butifull mountains and fjords during winter.

PS: In January the sun has not yet risen in the North, just so you know. Its not night dark but you wont se the sun and the days are short.

Winter in Tromsø
Info and big pic @ Wikipedia

Yup, that is another thing I think would be interesting to experience. The idea of the other side of 'the midnight sun' is something I have never been through.

Evil Chris · 08-07-2006, 12:35 PM

sarah, I believe I said Tromso didnt I? ;)

If you haven't seen the fjords, you haven't seen Norway.

-15 as you know isn't that cold.

MyNameIsNobody · 08-07-2006, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nazgrel

PS: In January the sun has not yet risen in the North, just so you know. Its not night dark but you wont se the sun and the days are short. [/URL]

not in Oslo though.. you'll have to go quite far north for that..

Niklas · 08-07-2006, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sarah_webinc

What is the point of going to a Nordic country when it is warm?

nordic countries are beautiful in the summer.

Sarah_Jayne · 08-07-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Niklas

nordic countries are beautiful in the summer.

I am sure they are but this time we are doing winter

Sarah_Jayne · 08-07-2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Chris

sarah, I believe I said Tromso didnt I? ;)

If you haven't seen the fjords, you haven't seen Norway.

-15 as you know isn't that cold.

I will have to look into what flights we would be able to get there. I don't drive and my friend has never driven in snow (wimpy British weather) so being able to get around it an issue.

Antonio · 08-07-2006, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Oystein

great, now I want cheese cake

Violetta · 08-07-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Antonio

Rockatansky is from Norway, hit him up for some info

yep... From Bergen in fact! Hit me up if you want more info about this place!

admin AT nylondollars DOT com

iv@n · 08-07-2006, 01:52 PM

I've been in Norway this spring, nice country, from Nordkapp to Oslo

you can see some photos from my trip here :
http://www.oureutrip.eu/Oslo
http://www.oureutrip.eu/Preikestolen-Agatunet
http://www.oureutrip.eu/PolarnyKruh-Trondheim
http://www.oureutrip.eu/Lofoty
http://www.oureutrip.eu/Rovaniemi-PolarnyKruh-Nordkapp

Violetta · 08-07-2006, 01:55 PM

and btw my friend Jensen is from Bergen too...(I belive you have done some work for him?!)

Perhaps we can give you a guided tour!

Sarah_Jayne · 08-07-2006, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockatansky

yep... From Bergen in fact! Hit me up if you want more info about this place!

admin AT nylondollars DOT com

What would you say it is like in the winter for a tourist? Especially one with out a car?

Sarah_Jayne · 08-07-2006, 02:16 PM

also..a really ignorant question - What is the level of English usage?

Sarah_Jayne · 08-07-2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by iv@n

I've been in Norway this spring, nice country, from Nordkapp to Oslo

you can see some photos from my trip here :
http://www.oureutrip.eu/Oslo
http://www.oureutrip.eu/Preikestolen-Agatunet
http://www.oureutrip.eu/PolarnyKruh-Trondheim
http://www.oureutrip.eu/Lofoty
http://www.oureutrip.eu/Rovaniemi-PolarnyKruh-Nordkapp

Some really nice pictures there.

Violetta · 08-07-2006, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sarah_webinc

What would you say it is like in the winter for a tourist? Especially one with out a car?

Well... pretty ordinary. What is the purpose of your visit? Partying? Museeums? Skiing? Shopping?

It is a great place to party and lots of stuff to see. Clothes are expencive, and well... everything is expencive! lol

Sarah_Jayne · 08-07-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockatansky

Well... pretty ordinary. What is the purpose of your visit? Partying? Museeums? Skiing? Shopping?

It is a great place to party and lots of stuff to see. Clothes are expencive, and well... everything is expencive! lol

Just seeing a place we have never seen before. I am the kind of tourist that likes to go to supermarkets and see how the locals do it..lol

iv@n · 08-07-2006, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sarah_webinc

also..a really ignorant question - What is the level of English usage?

I had no problems with english in whole country. great place for tourist.

iv@n · 08-07-2006, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sarah_webinc

Some really nice pictures there.

thanks

Violetta · 08-07-2006, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sarah_webinc

Just seeing a place we have never seen before. I am the kind of tourist that likes to go to supermarkets and see how the locals do it..lol

hehe... ok! Then you will love this place! And people speak english very well!

E$_manager · 08-07-2006, 06:57 PM

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08-07-2006, 08:14 AM	#1
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Anyone live in or been on vaction to Norway? A friend is trying to get me to join them on a trip to Norway in the early part of January. We haven't yet decided between Oslo or Bergen. There are more flights into Oslo but Bergen sounds like an interesting place. Anyway, does anyone have an tips on getting the most out of a trip to Norway?

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fastfun Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 249	It will be cold as hell in January, remember that. I recommend Bergen over Oslo any day. Not that much to see in Oslo really, but still a nice city.

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Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	yeah...I am aiming towards Bergen even if it means the flights are a bit of a pain. Would consider a ferry but I need to find how much they would cost. I think they go direct to Bergen from Newcastle. I am not sure what January is going to be like there. Experiencing winter there is part of the whole idea, I guess.

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OY Industry Pioneer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA/EU/ASIA Posts: 5,401	Go to Oslo, Bergen sucks ass in January. Actually, ALL of Norway sucks in January for the most part, but you can get lucky and have temeratures around freezing point which is not that bad. Most Januarys I recall when growing up in Norway was +/- 10 degrees celcius (equals 14 degrees Farenheit) - sometimes as low as -25 to -30 degrees celcius (-13F to -22F) - going alpine or cross country skiing tended to be a tiny bit tough then, but doable as long as you brought with you plenty of JAGERMEISTER to warm yourself with. But hey, it can be a fun experience in itself just dealing with the cold like that too ;-) __________________ Around since 1997, and the company that introduced "Cascading Billing" in MPA3® Affiliate Management and Tracking Software Outsourcing With A Norwegian Twist - NordBits - Inquire within! Last edited by OY; 08-07-2006 at 11:26 AM..

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Nazgrel Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 724	If you are going to Norway you should come up here to Tromsø. Especialy in January since citys like Oslo and Bergen get a bit boring during the winter. However, its even colder up here than in Oslo. Oslo is usualy 0 - -10 in the winter but in Tromsø you get around -15. Seeing as there is not that much culture and tourist attractions to see in the winter you should go for nature. Witch means you should go the the West Coast (around Bergen) or up North (around Tromsø). Personaly Id recomend the North as it in my opinion has the most butifull mountains and fjords during winter. PS: In January the sun has not yet risen in the North, just so you know. Its not night dark but you wont se the sun and the days are short. Winter in Tromsø Info and big pic @ Wikipedia __________________ [email protected] Last edited by Nazgrel; 08-07-2006 at 11:51 AM..

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Evil Chris OG Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 3rd from the Sun Posts: 13,233	sarah, I believe I said Tromso didnt I? ;) If you haven't seen the fjords, you haven't seen Norway. -15 as you know isn't that cold. __________________ It PAYZE to post on GFY chris at payze.com \| Skype chriswrp

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iv@n Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SVK Posts: 641	I've been in Norway this spring, nice country, from Nordkapp to Oslo you can see some photos from my trip here : http://www.oureutrip.eu/Oslo http://www.oureutrip.eu/Preikestolen-Agatunet http://www.oureutrip.eu/PolarnyKruh-Trondheim http://www.oureutrip.eu/Lofoty http://www.oureutrip.eu/Rovaniemi-PolarnyKruh-Nordkapp

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