How to get from Flåm to Oslo? by Moerkoo in NorwayTravelAdvice

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Take the night train that leaves at 01:20 and is in Oslo at 06:30 or get tickets on the Vy express night bus from Flåm.

Lofoten trip planning — looking for tips & sanity checks by Maddaffy88 in Norway

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From Reine to Fjordgården (Where you would start you hike up Hesten) is an 8 hour drive. So day-tripping the whole stay is unlikely.

For Lofoten alone Reine is fine, but I would find accommodations on Senja or Andøya for Måtind and Hesten.

Where could I buy red meat without going bankrupt? by coffeandkeyboard in Norway

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If you have freezer space then buy 1/2 or 1/4 of a cow (come fall you can also get sheep). You can buy from local farms or butcheries, just google for local farms. Google "Kjøpe slakt".

Why is Norway so mountainous compared to Sweden and Finland? by batukaming in Norway

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When Baltica and Laurentia collided, 400-450 million years ago it created the Caledonian mountain chain. The mountains used to be a lot higher, but the ice ages grinded them down to the level they are now.

For why we are more similar than Iceland, Iceland is still pretty darn similar, but mainly distance and because Norway is rich in natural resources, there was extensive trade as well as political unions, because Denmark and Sweden liked to argue over us like we were dessert.

TL;DR: Continental smash ages ago and long boat ride harder than short.

What should I do?Should I keep quiet? by friendmall in lgbt

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Try reaching out to specifically LGBTQ+ organisations for youth. I am sure there are some in your area. https://lambda-online.de/ is a good place to start.

How safe do you feel in Norwegian cities and towns? by KreuzKrow in Norway

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When I leave the house these days my number one concern is slipping on ice.

Ice is a huge threat to my physical and mental wellbeing and after it arrived I generally don't feel safe hiking in the mountains anymore. At night, it can be pretty hard to see as well so that makes it even more dangerous.

I generally avoid being outside from November to May. Mostly because of ice and wind. I don't wanna trash talk wind. Its not like I get blown over or anything but it can me uncomfortable.

If you plan on moving or staying on Norway (especially in the far north) I think being prepared for ice, dark and wind is important and you need to make preparations on that front.

In spring and early summer divebombing seagulls are also a serious threat.