Norwegian Campingguide - Norsk Campingguide

SAFETY AT THE CAMPSITE
At the campsite
When you arrive at a new campsite – get to know the safety rules.
Do you know where to find the nearest telephone or fire hose or
extinguisher? If you’re not sure – ask the reception.
The 3 metre rule
Place your caravan, tent etc. a good distance from your neighbours – at
least three metres.
Your car should be within these three metres. For more permanent
installations, extensions, terraces etc., the local authorities may have
specific fire safety regulations.
Ask the owner of the campsite about any rules that apply.
Smoke alarms and fire extinguishers
All caravans and campervans in which people sleep should be equipped
with smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. The smoke alarm should be
fitted in the ceiling and the battery replaced at least once a year.
Test the smoke alarm regularly.
Propane
Check pipes, hoses and connections before every season to avoid leaks.
The propane tank should always be used and stored upright. If you lay
it on its side, liquid propane will enter the valve and the safety valve
will no longer function as intended. Do not expose the propane bottle
to extreme heat or strong sunlight. Also install a prpane alerts in the
caravan/motorhome.
Heating
If heating is needed, use approved heaters that are specially designed
for caravans, campervans or tents. An open flame must only be used
in the open air.
Electrical systems and electrical apparatus
Check that electrical apparatus and systems are in good condition.
Leads for outdoor use should be earthed and be no longer than
25 metres, minimum cross-section 2.5mm.
CAMPINGGAS
To our customers
Since 1 January 1998 it is no longer possible to refill foreign propane
bottles at our filling stations in Oslo and Trondheim. This is because
AGA AS has moved its filling station to a different site, to which
mobile homes etc. are not permitted access by the authorities.
The second reason, is that foreign propane bottles and equipment are
not subject to the same maintenance requirements as in Norway.
AGA AS is therefore not able to take responsibility for accidents that
might occur as a result of the use of equipment that does not comply
with Norwegian Standard.
Not all foreign visitors are able to exchange their bottles (the exception
is Swedish bottles) in Norway. The simplest, best and probably the
cheapest solution is for tourists to buy a Norwegian propane bottle and
use it during their stay in Norway.
As well as a Norwegian bottle, some foreign visitors – e.g. those from
Germany – will need an adapter to attach their equipment to our
Norwegian propane bottles. An adapter of this type costs about NOK 300,–.
Foreign tourists, before leaving Norway, may return their Norwegian
propane bottles to an AGA AS dealer in Norway in return for a refund
of NOK 400,-. This is only valid in Norway (No refund in other
countries). There is no refund on the adapter.
The product number of the adapter is 306101.
To qualify for a refund, visitors must submit an AGA propane bottle
(grey) and a receipt that is less than six months old. Best regard, AGA AS
FISHING LICENCE
The right to fish for inland fish, crawfish, salmon, sea trout and sea
char in watercourses belongs to the landowner. This applies equally to
private landowners, the Norwegian Mountain Commons
(local mountain boards) or Statskog.
The fishing licence may be purchased near the fishing site, from the
landowner, from sports shops, tourist information offices, campsites
etc. The licence often states when, where and how you can fish.
Usually you can choose from among the following options:
1-day, 2-day, weekly or season cards.
ANGLING IN THE SEA IS FREE OF CHARGE
There is no obligation to pay a fishing fee or purchase a fishing licence
for leisure fishing for saltwater fish with a rod or hand-held line.
The same thing applies to fishing in the sea for sea trout,
salmon and sea char.
ANGLING TOURISM IN NORWAY
– export restriction on fish and fish products.
From 1 June 2006, it is no longer permitted to export from Norway
more than 15 kg of fish or fish products per person. The fisheries authorities
are now calling on anglers to observe the same regulations as those
which apply for professional fishermen in respect of minimum fish sizes.
The export restriction applies for both round and gutted fish and for
processed products such as fish fillets. Irrespective of the export
restriction, an angler may take one whole fish (as a trophy) in addition
to the permitted amount.
The export restriction applies for all, including for Norwegian nationals.
ANGLING
Any person wishing to angle in Norway and being older than 16 now
still requires the state angling licence (the "fiskeavgift")
only for salmon, sea trout and the Arctic char (salvelinus alpinus).
The angling licence can be obtained at any post office.
NATIONAL PARKS
To safeguard the diversity of nature, 42 national parks have been
established , 35 on the mainland and 7 in Svalbard. Each of the
national parks is an area for the protection of a special type of nature,
flora and fauna – and very suitable for outdoor activities.
The mainland
Blåfjella-Skjækerfjella, Breheimen, Børgefjell, Dovre, Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella,
Femundsmarka, Folgefonna, Forollhogna, Fulufjellet, Gutulia,
Halling skarvet, Hardangervidda, Jostedalsbreen, Jotunheimen,
Junkerdal, Lierne, Lomsdal-Visten, Møysalen, Ormtjernkampen, Rago,
Reinheimen, Reisa Rohkunborri, Rondane, Saltfjellet-Svartisen, Seiland,
Sjunkhatten, Skarvan og Roltdalen, Stabbursdalen, Varangerhalvøya,
Ytre Hvaler, Øvre Anárjohka, Øvre Dividal, Øvre Pasvik, Ånderdalen.
Svalbard:
Forlandet, Indre Wijdefjorden, Nordenskiöld Land, Nordre Isfjorden,
Nordvest-Spitsbergen, Sassen-Bünsow Land, Sør-Spitsbergen.
For more information:
Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management
Tungasletta 2, NO-7485 Trondheim
Tel. + 47-73580500 – Fax +47-73580501
postmottak@dirnat.no – www.dirnat.no
THE COMMON RIGHT OF ACCESS
Norway, Sweden and Finland share a very tolerant, liberal and
traditional right: the common right of access, the maxim of which is:
do not disturb, do not damage and respect people’s peace.
The common right of access is held in high regard all over the Nordic
countries and is a custom which is conscientiously maintained by the
local people. In principle, the common right of access gives all
individuals (but not groups) the right to roam freely on common land,
that is to say public land, the coastline, beaches, nationally owned
forest, mountains and open ground, always provided that neither
people nor nature are disturbed or damaged.
Visitors from abroad benefit from this common right too. With the
more recent development of car and campervan tourism, however,
the present custom is that common access may not be enjoyed in any
kind of motor vehicle, only on foot.
Naturally there are some rules which one must keep to; for example
open fire is strictly forbidden from 15th April to 15th September.
Show respect for fishing waters, hunting areas, protected plants and,
above all, take care of the natural environment, especially in the far
north. Remember that in principle no motorised transport (off-road
vehicles, motor cycles, camper vans etc.) or off-road bicycles are
allowed away from roads and paths. Nature, in the far north especially,
is extremely sensitive to damage, disturbance or pollution. At these
latitudes, nature regenerates very slowly – if at all.
You will find a wide variety of information about Norway in
English at: www.norway.org.uk/www.visitnorway.com
Welcome to a camping holiday in Norway!
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