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The Michelin National road map of Norway at 1:1, 250, 000 scale is ideal for route planning. The map gives comprehensive coverage of national road networks showing all major motorways, dual carriageways, national & regional main roads & some single-lane roads. Also shows unsurfaced roads & major footpaths. The map is divided by grid showing latitude & longitude. Distances between major locations are marked along roads, with total distance & several intermediate distances shown. A quick-reference chart of distances & driving times between major locations is also included. The map also

Includes:: a grid-referenced index of principal place names. Clear, easy-to read cartography shows roads in reds, yellows & white with black outlines. Major topography is indicated with relief shading. Woodland & forest is marked with green shading. Built-up urban areas are clearly marked in yellow. Airports, ferries & railways are also marked. National divisions are marked, as are areas restricted to foreigners & towns with tolls. Areas of interest such as churches, ruins & waterfalls are also displayed. Also

Includes:: a quick reference panel giving national driving regulations, including speed limits, equipment requirements (e.g. bulb kits, warning triangles) & seatbelt rules. Town plans & regional enlargements:- Oslo at 1:300, 000 scale- Bergen at 1:300, 000 scale



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Road atlas of Norway at 1:500, 000 from Nordeca in a spiral bound & slightly smaller than A4 format, with enlargement showing in greater detail the environs of Oslo, Bergen & Trondheim, practical information for drivers, a distance table, etc. Road network is presented on a base which provides a good picture of the country’s topography by latitude colouring with plenty of names of mountain ranges, valeys, peaks, etc., plus boundaries of national parks / conservation areas. Road network, divided into five types, highlights special tourist routes & sections closed during the winter months. Driving distances are not shown. Railway lines & coastal ferry routes are included. Symbols indicate locations of petrol & of different types of car charging stations, cultural heritage & interesting natural sites, tourist huts, etc. The maps have no geographical coordinates.IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE: as on the Nordeca folded road map of Norway, mapping in the atlas shows a large number of towns & villages but does not indicate their locations by a dot or a similar marker, so in many cases it is impossible to tell where along a road, or even on which road they are situated. Similarly, locations of petrol & charging stations are not precisely marked, & tourist huts do not indicate from which road they can be best accessed. The atlas also has enlargements showing in in greater detail the environs of Oslo, Bergen & Trondheim, a distance table, plus practical information on first aid> Map legend & all the text include English. ...

Norway at 1:1, 000, 000 on an indexed road map from Nordeca, showing locations of petrol & various types of vehicle charging stations, national tourist routes, locations of tourist huts, etc, plus & enlargement of the Oslo area. The whole country is divided into two panels with a small overlap. Topography is presented by altitude colouring with plenty of names of mountain ranges, valleys, fjords, etc. The map has no geographical coordinates. The index is on the reverse, accompanied by a distance table. Map legend

Includes:: English.PLEASE NOTE: the map shows a large number of towns & villages but does not indicate their locations by a dot or a similar marker, so in many cases it is impossible to tell where along a road, or even on which road they are situated. Similarly, locations of petrol & charging stations are not precisely marked, & tourist huts do not indicate from which road they can be best accessed.

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One of the titles in a series of detailed, indexed touring maps with plenty of tourist information. Southern Norway is shown at 1:250, 000, with the two northern sheets at 1:400, 000. Relief shading with spot heights indicates the terrain, with forested areas & natural features such as glaciers clearly marked. Road network

Includes:: private roads, toll routes, restrictions & winter closures, steep gradients, motorway service areas & accommodation, scenic routes, & intermediate driving distances on most roads. Railway network with stations & ferry connections are also marked. The maps also show large amount of tourist information: recreational facilities, places of interest, various types of accommodation, etc. Latitude & longitude grid is at intervals of 10’ on the two southern maps & 30` in northern Norway. A separate booklet attached to the map cover has an index of localities. Map legend

Includes:: English.



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Norway in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

The Where to Go chapter details all the key sights in the capital Oslo & the other principal cities
- Bergen, Stavanger & Trondheim.
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Spiral-bound Atlas of Norway at 1:400, 000 combining clear road detail with hillshading & peak high. Six different types of roads are shown, with road names & distances between major junctions, gradients, petrol stations & motels. Railways, ferry lines & administrative boundaries are also marked alongside national parks & places of interest. Following the Norwegian mapping is a section at 1:3, 500, 000 covering the whole of Europe & six street plans of major town centres. All writing is in 10 different languages including English. An extensive index is included. ...

Norway in Rick Steves' Snapshot Guides, which consist of the best chapters of Rick Steves' European country guidebooks. Published in the UK by Avalon, comprise a range of titles focussing on destinations in Great Britain & Europe. As one of the leading American guide book publishers to European destinations, Rick Steves ...

Presenting 50 hikes, the Rother walking guide to Norway opens up Southern Norway between Oslo, Bergen & Lindesnes: the routes range from the highest peaks in Northern Europe, in Jotunheimen National Park, to the picturesque forests & lakes of Telemark & the high heathland areas over the waterfall-rich Setesdal valley; from the cliff scenery in Rogaland & on the glacier-covered Folgefonn peninsula, to the oases of Rondane National Park. With a selection of hikes for every physical condition, Bernhard Pollmann, one of the finest experts on Norway as a hiking paradise, describes easy & difficult routes
- family-friendly hikes are included, as are climbs up deserted peaks, challenging day-long hikes, & tours covering several days from cabin to cabin. Each route description is accompanied by colour photography, & a map at 1:50, 000 or 1:100, 000 scale. About this series: Rother Walking Guides were first published in 1920- since then Bergverlag Rother have continued to produce these comprehensive guides to
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