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 printed textiles, woven articles,
knitwear, woodcarving, silver, enamel, pewter, glass and porcelain. VAT, known as
MOMS, is levied at 25% on most goods.
Tax-free cheques can be obtained from any of the 3,000 shops carrying the sticker ‘Tax free for tourists’. These shops save visitors 11 to 18% 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 and Sat 0900-1300/1500. Supermarkets are normally open 0900-2000 on weekdays, and 1000-1800 Saturdays.
Kiosken (small shops offering limited essentials) and petrol station shops are open late in the evenings and on Sundays.
Currency Information:CurrencyNorwegian Krone (NOK; symbol Kr) = 100 øre. Notes are in denominations of Kr1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of Kr20, 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, some shops and by airlines.
Banking HoursMon-Thurs 0900-1600, Fri 0900-1700 and Sat 0900-1200.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | Kr10.32 |
| $1.00= | Kr6.96 |
| €1.00= | Kr9.45 |
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