FAQs

To save us from repeating ourselves …….

HOSTING

Moose Blues cannot be responsible for organizing people's accommodation. However, we do encourage locals to liaise with traveling dancers to help people find affordable places to lay their heads.

To help facilitate these connections we have created a Facebook page where people can add accommodation requests or offers.

We are putting this in your hands so that you are secure in your comfort and safety.

FOOD IN NORWAY

Oslo is an expensive town but food and beer are available from supermarkets.

You’ll find regular grocery shop chains like Rema 1000, Coop, and Kiwi everywhere. Most of these are open from 0900-2200 on weekdays and from 0900-2000 on Saturdays. Smaller chains such as Joker and Bunnpris are open on Sundays as well.

Kiosks like Narvesen, 7-Eleven, and Deli de Luca are usually open every day and until late at night, but be aware that there is a significant price difference between kiosks and regular stores.

Norway has really high-quality tap water. Buying bottled water is not necessary more than once, then you can refill your bottle, and bring it to class!

NORWAY ALCOHOL REGULATIONS

When it comes to alcohol regulations, Norway is a bit “special”.

You can buy beer in normal stores until 8 p.m. on Friday and 6 p.m. on Saturday. All alcoholic drinks above 4,5% can only be bought at special stores called “Vinmonopolet”, which closes at 6 p.m. on Friday and at 3 p.m. on Saturday. On Sunday, you can’t buy alcohol anywhere except bars/pubs/restaurants.

[Note: it could be convenient to buy alcoholic drinks at the airport duty-free shop.]

Drinking in public is prohibited. However, it is generally tolerated to drink in parks while having picnics and barbecues, as long as people behave themselves.

NAVIGATION

If you get lost, don’t worry. Even if Norwegians are known to be introverts and shy people, they are usually really kind and friendly with tourists. Ask them and they will point you in the right direction.

And yes, they all speak English really well!

Check out: www.visitoslo.com