Like all the Scandinavian countries, Norway is in general a safe
place to travel; the people are friendly and helpful, and petty crime
has a relatively low profile. If you have to visit the police you'll
usually find them fairly amiable and normally able to speak English. If
you have something stolen, be sure to get a police report number -
essential for any insurance claim. As for health problems , most good
hotels as well as pharmacies and tourist offices have lists of local
doctors and dentists. Norway is not in the EU, but is a member of the
EEA and thus operates reciprocal health agreements with all EU countries.
This means that EU citizens get free hospital treatment, providing
they're carrying an E111 (from the UK) or similar documentation.
Non-hospital treatment is not free, though EU citizens only pay part of
the cost. These arrangements do not cover dental treatment or
prescription charges. Prescriptions are taken to pharmacies ( apotek )
which - should they be closed - mostly carry a rota in the window
advising of the nearest open pharmacy.
Emergency numbers
Police 112; Ambulance 113; Fire 110 |
