Norway has great tourism potential this year as it became the first country in Europe to lift entry restrictions. Experts from the travel planning service OneTwoTrip conducted a study and told Izvestia how much it would cost to travel to Norway in February.
“In 2019, Norway was in the top 50 countries popular with Russians and ranked 47th. This direction has great potential, and if the issuance of visas is resumed, the demand for flights here can grow significantly, even surpassing the pre-pandemic 2019 figures. Of course, holidays in Norway cannot be called budget, but many Russian tourists who are waiting for the discovery of the Scandinavian countries are glad to have the opportunity to visit it, ”the study notes.
Thus, the average cost of a flight in February-March from Moscow to Oslo and back is 20 thousand rubles per person. You can stay in a three-star hotel in the capital of Norway from 5,000 rubles per night.
As Olga Filippenko, director of the Norwegian Tourism Board/Visit Norway, noted in an interview with Izvestia, the tourist flow to Norway from Russia in the pre-pandemic 2019 year increased by 15% compared to 2018.
The expert spoke about the most popular tourist destinations in Norway. So, the main attraction is the fjord region of Norway, which attracts the main number of tourists, especially in the summer season.
The Norwegian capital Oslo continues to be of no less interest to travelers. New iconic architectural objects are being opened in the city, new technologies are rapidly growing, and the emphasis on environmental friendliness and “green” development is maintained.
The north of Norway is especially popular with anglers who return to the country’s fishing bases year after year.
Recently, before the pandemic, special attention was paid to the segment of business and event tourism.
Earlier it became known that the Norwegian authorities exempted tourists from testing for coronavirus before and after entering the country. It is also no longer necessary to show a certificate of vaccination and fill out a questionnaire arriving in the country. Restrictions have been kept only for those who plan to visit Svalbard. Unvaccinated travelers take two PCR tests: the first – 24 hours before entry, the second – upon arrival.
On February 14, the British Embassy in Russia noted an increase in demand for visas to the country due to the easing of entry rules. From 11 February, the UK has removed the requirement for COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated passengers (Pfizer BioNTech, Oxford AstraZeneca (including Covishield), Moderna, Janssen (J&J), Sinovac, Sinopharm Beijing and Covaxin) vaccines. To enter the country, you will only need to fill out the Passenger Locator Form.
Source: IZ
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