Drink
Norwegian alcohol prices are among the highest in Europe. Beer is lager-like and comes in three strengths: class I is light beer, class II is the beer you get in supermarkets and this is also most widely served in pubs, class III is the strongest beer and only available at Vinmonopolet. If you are in Norway around Christmas, you should try some of the Christmas brews. Every year the different breweries are in fierce competition to win the coveted prizes organised by local and national newspapers. The drink is darker and fuller in taste and very popular with the locals. Spirits are also way over the top in price. One local speciality worth trying at least once is aquavit , served ice-cold in little glasses and, at forty percent proof, real headache material. In bars and cafes a half-litre of beer costs about 40kr. In the smaller towns, bars (where they exist) tend to close down at around 11pm, but in the cities they are open until at least 1am and until 4am in many cases. Beer is sold in supermarkets and shops all over Norway and is about half the price you'd pay in a bar. Wines and spirits can only be purchased from the state controlled shops known as Vinmonopolet . Wine is not cheap, but it offers a reasonable alternative with good bottles of wine from 85kr. Vinmonopolet is also known to be one of the best winebuyers in Europe and has a wide selection in stock. There's generally one in each small town, though there are more branches in the cities; opening hours are usually Mon-Wed 10am-4/5pm, Thurs 10am-5/6pm, Fri 9am-4/6pm, Sat 9am-1/3pm
Kristiansand Survival Guide - Budget GuideAnnika Sara says "Check out www.krsguide.com. A bugdet guide for young tourists and students in Kristiansand. " Christmas in Lillehammer NorwayGeir Kollstroem says "Lillehammer and Hafjell area is the perfect venue to relax and enjoy quality time with your family and friends. If you are travelling alone you will also have ample opportunity to meet people coming to the area also looking to make new friends. There will be a wide range of activities for both young and old – a place where all generations can enjoy the festive Yuletide spirit together. The local tourist board have made a Christmas guide at www.julebyen.com with lots of activities." my tripma.rosario delmo says "follow the rigth tract trough to your destination
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