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Proof
of identity requirement
With effect from 6 March 2007,
Fjord Line is introducing a requirement for passengers to present proof
of identity on
all its crossings between Norway
and Denmark.
The following are valid proof of identity:
Passport - bank card - driving license, with photo.
Please show proof of identity on your own initiative when embarking.
Before you travel
All guests must check in their ticket before departure. Latest check-in
time is 1 hour before departure. In the summer
season 2 hours before departure.
Valid travel documents should be presented at check in.
Passengers with cars are advised to pack a small bag with all the things
you need during the crossing, in advance.
This way you can leave your heavy
luggage in the car.
There is not much space on the car deck, so please be concentrated and
drive slowly both on and off the ship.
During the crossing, there will be no access to the car deck. The car deck
will be closed shortly after departure,
and will not open until about 20
minutes before arrival. Exact time will be announced over the speaker
system.
What you need to know
Useful information we recommend that you read before traveling to Norway.
Pets
If you want to take your pet with you to Norway you will be required to
submit a veterinary certificate issued by
Norwegian veterinary authorities
and your pet will also require a vaccination and health certificate from
a
veterinary surgeon.
Customs
Spirits and cigarettes are expensive in
Norway. Make the most of the duty free shopping on board. The
legal
minimum age for importing spirits
is 20. For importing wine, beer, cigarettes or tobacco the legal minimum
of age is
18. The permitted quota per person
is one liter of spirits, 1 liter of wine, 2 liters of beer and 200
cigarettes.
Medical care
A private travel insurance is recommended.
Emergency numbers
Fire 110
Police 112
Ambulance 113
Using the phone
Minimum charge NOK 2. Telephone cards can be bought in post offices and
Narvesen kiosks. There are
approximately 3.000 card phones
that accept credit cards such as VISA, American Express, MasterCard / Eurocard
and Diners.
Dialing code for France: 0033
Dialing code for Italy: 0039
Dialing code for Spain: 0036
Dialing code for Norway: 0047
Mobile phone
The following systems can be used in
Norway: GSM 900, GSM 180 and NMT
Electricity
The mains voltage is 220 Volt ac.
Driving
On single-carriage roads outside built-up areas the speed limit for cars
is 80 km/h. On motorways it is 90 km/h and in
towns and villages 50 km/h. The
speed limit outside built up areas for camper vans and caravans is 80
km/h, and 60
km/h for vehicles pulling trailers
without brakes.
In Norway heavy penalties are imposed for exceeding the speed limit. If
you drive through a red light you must
reckon on a fine of NOK 3.000.
- Driving with dipped headlights is compulsory even in daylight
- The legal alcohol limit for drivers is 0.02 per cent
- Only mobile phones with hands-free systems may be used when driving.
- The penalty for using a handheld
mobile phone is approx. € 64.
- The use of seat belts is compulsory in Norway
- Buses and traffic in roundabouts have priority
ADAC/NAF
Norway has a well-developed road network that has lost nothing of its
romantic character. The Norwegian
breakdown service is NAF (Norges
Automobil Forbund), the equivalent of the ADAC. Members of the ADAC are
entitled to free breakdown service.
The high price level in Norway means that having your car repaired is a
costly
affair. Some emergency telephones
are placed at the roadside along the main tourist routes. If you need
breakdown
help, the NAF alarm centre (tel. 22
34 16 00) has a twenty-four hour service.
The NAF road patrol vehicles patrol the most important stretches of road
between 10 am and 7 pm from 20 June to
15 August
Distances
Flensburg
- Hanstholm ca 365 Km (04:00 h)
Egersund - Stavanger ca 75 km (01:30 h)
Egersund - Kristiansand ca 195 Km (03:00 h)
Egersund - Hovden ca 210 km (03:30 h)
Haugesund - Odda (Hardanger) ca 30 km (02:30 h)
Bergen - Oslo ca 500 Km (07:30 h)
Bergen - Voss (Hardanger) ca 100 km (01:30 h)
Bergen - Aalesund ca 400 km (07:30 h)
Bergen - Beitostölen ca 330 km (05:00 h)
Bergen - Hemsedal ca 275 Km (04:30 h)
Bergen - Hovden ca 270 Km (04:30 h)
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