Norway is located in Northern Europe bordering Sweden.  When traveling to Norway it is important to take along the correct adapter plugs so you will be able to use and charge your electronic devices such as iPads, Apple products, electric shavers, and cell phones.  The Deluxe Norway Adapter Plug Kit comes with both earthed (grounded) and non-earthed (non-grounded) adapter plugs and ships Priority Mail with tracking. Visit Going In Style's Adapter Blog to learn more about adapters for Europe

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. A non-grounded adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.  If your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor is not dual voltage you will most likely need a converter to use your electric.  For more information see Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

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Going In Style Norway Model GIS-NORW-B-GUB

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Norway operates on 230 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Toshiba computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

About Norway

Geography

Norway is located Northern Europe, bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Sweden and its area is slightly larger than New Mexico. Its climate is temperate along coast, modified by North Atlantic Current; colder interior with increased precipitation and colder summers; rainy year-round on west coast. The terrain glaciated; mostly high plateaus and rugged mountains broken by fertile valleys; small, scattered plains; coastline deeply indented by fjords; arctic tundra in north. Norway has one of the most rugged and longest coastlines in the world.

Currency

Currency in Norway is the Norwegian Krone (NOK). Foreign currency and travelers’ cheques can be exchanged at banks throughout Norway. Travelers cheques are accepted at many hotels , shops and restaurants. .

Staying Connected

Norway has a modern digital telephone system using cable and microwave radio relay system. The domestic telephone system is privatized but dominated by former state monopoly operator; increasing levels of broadband access particularly in urban areas. Cell phone coverage is great throughout Norway. When travelling to Norway you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Norway SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Norway has 3.584 million internet hosts and over 4.431 million internet users. Internet access is widely available in internet cafes and hotels. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.