The country is at its best and brightest from May to September, and at its worst between November and March when average temperatures are below freezing. Midnight-sun days, when the sun never drops below the horizon, extend from 14 May to 30 July at Nordkapp in the far north, and from 23 May to 17 July in the Lofoten islands. Even southern Norway has daylight from 4 am to 11 pm in midsummer. Citizens of the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand do not require visas for stays of less than three months. Post offices and banks exchange major foreign currencies and accept all travellers' cheques.
ATMs are widespread and all major credit cards are widely accepted.
Services charges and tips are included in restaurant bills and taxi fares with no additional tip expected. Bargaining is not a common practice in Norway. All rights reserved.