Most towns and resorts have a shop where typical Norwegian handicrafts are on sale. Silversmiths and potteries are numerous and worth visiting. Traditional items include furs, printed textiles, woven articles, knitwear, woodcarving, silver, enamel, pewter, glass and porcelain. Tax-free cheques can be obtained from any of the 3000 shops carrying the sticker ‘Tax free for tourists’. These shops save visitors 11 to 18 per cent of the price paid by residents. VAT refunds are paid in cash at airports, ferries, cruise ships and border crossings.
Shopping hours Mon-Wed and Fri
0900-1700/1800, Thurs 0900-2000, Sat 0900-1300/1500.
Currency Information:CurrencyNorwegian Krone (NOK) = 100 øre. Notes are in denominations of NOK1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of NOK20, 10, 5 and 1, and 50 øre.
Currency ExchangeAvailable at banks and bureaux de change.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAll major credit and debit cards are widely accepted. ATMs are widely available.
Traveller's ChequesAccepted in banks, hotels, shops and by airlines.
Banking HoursMon-Thurs 0900-1600, Fri 0900-1700 and Sat 0900-1200.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | NOK12.08 |
| $1.00= | NOK6.12 |
| €1.00= | NOK8.18 |
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