Below is a list of practical information which has been drawn primarily from the VisitTrondheim and the VisitNorway websites. Please check these websites for a more comprehensive list.

Emergency telephone numbers and rescue services:

• 110 Fire
• 112 Police
• 113 Ambulance and Emergency Medical Assistance
• 116 117 or less serious medical or health related issues contact Out-of-hours medical service [Legevakta] (Public emergency ward)

Currency/Exchange

• Norwegian Kroner (NOK). 1 NOK is divided into 100 øre (cents).
• Tipping at restaurants is approximately 10-15% but this is at your discretion, and is not as common as in some other countries.
• Payment method: Cash is acceptable but debit/credit cards are more commonly used.

Language

• Official langauge is Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk)
• Most understand English, Swedish and Danish.

ATB Travel App

• Most public transport in and around Trondehim can be paid for using a ATB Travel app.
• This includes public transport transfers to and from the airport. Not the Flybussen (flight bus) Værnes Ekspressen.

Climate

• Summer (Min = 7.3°C; Average = 14.3°C; Max 28.3°C) [July 2024 data]
• YR is a Norwegian weather forecasting service, others are available.
• We advise that you check the weather forecasts daily and dress accordingly.

Electricity

• In Norway the power sockets are of type F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Electric appliances use continental-style two-pin plugs

VAT refund

• Numerous shops in Norway offer a VAT refund when leaving the country. Remember to ask the salesperson whether tax-free shopping applies to the shop in question.
• More information about VAT refunds.