Viking Magazine - January 2019 - 31

Talk Like a Local
While nearly everyone in Norway speaks English,
impress the natives with these common phrases.
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For anyone traveling through Oslo, the Oslo
Pass is a must. Available in 24-, 48- or 72hour
increments, the card gives users free
entry to 30 museums and attractions, free
public transportation travel, and discounts
and special offers for ski rentals, restaurants,
entertainment and more.
If you don't want to buy an Oslo Pass,
which generally ranges from $48 to $90
for an adult, there are plenty of no-cost
activities to keep you satisfi ed. The royally
obsessed will love strolling through the
Palace Park before catching the changing
of the guards outside the Royal Palace. Art
and culture fanatics will be happy to learn
that most galleries boast free admission,
as do the Ekebergparken and Vigeland
sculpture parks, the Armed Forces Museum
at Akershus Fortress, the Film Museum and
Oslo City Hall, to name a few.
Kohler also suggests booking
accommodations that include breakfast in
the cost and have a kitchen in the room, so
you can visit a grocery store and prepare
some of your own food. " In general, Norway
and Scandinavia are more expensive,
especially with things like food and drink,
so that's something to keep in mind, " she
says, adding that a quick stop at a hot dog
or waffl e cart for a snack or light meal is
another great way to save money.
A Tip on Tips
Tipping isn't expected like it is in the
United States, Kohler says. But if you want
to acknowledge exceptional service at a
restaurant or after a guided tour, 5 to 10
percent is a good rule of thumb.
Hello
Goodbye
Excuse me
Please
Where is ... ?
How much does
this cost?
How do you say this
in Norwegian?
Takk
Hallo
Ha det
Unnskyld meg
Vær så snill
Hvor er ... ?
Hvor mye koster
dette?
Hvordan sier man
dette på norsk?
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Planning for your trip is half the fun! Check out these
travel books for ideas and inspriation.
" Snapshot: Norway "
Travel expert Rick Steves gives advice on
Norway's best sights, restaurants and hotels.
He covers day trips, scenic drives and the
famed " Norway in a Nutshell " ride.
" Lonely Planet Norway Travel Guide "
This book includes insider tips, cultural insights
and itineraries to help tailor your trip to your
personal needs and interests.
" Moon Oslo "
David Nikel is an expat-turned-local who offers
advice on Oslo's neighborhoods and practical
tips for exploring Norway's capital.
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