Pounds GBP to Norwegian krone NOK exchange rate

If you’re setting sail to the land of the Vikings, make sure you’re got the currency you need. You can buy Norwegian krone online with Post Office for delivery or in-branch collection, order in participating branches, or get yourself a Travel Money Card.

Order by 3pm using Click & Collect and your currency will be waiting for you in your nearest participating branch the next working day. And if you can’t get out, order by 3pm and we’ll deliver to your home the next working day.

Our Travel Money Card is a prepaid Mastercard® that you can top up using 23 currencies, including Norwegian krone. After that, use it as you would any debit card, with contactless payment, Apple Pay and Google Pay, cash withdrawals and chip & PIN.

Norway can be an expensive country to visit, with local taxation driving prices above those of other European destinations. But you can keep costs down by spending wisely.

Buying food in supermarkets and cooking it yourself can save money. But buying alcohol is significantly more expensive than the UK, whether you do it in supermarkets or pubs and bars.

Accommodation can be surprisingly reasonable, though – especially if you use services like Airbnb or hostels. Specialist accommodation in hard-to-reach locations may push costs up.

If you’re travelling to see the Northern Lights, you may need to venture north into the Arctic Circle and travel as part of an organised tour to stand the best chance. There’s no cast-iron guarantee of seeing the aurora borealis, but local experts can help.

Numerous attractions in Oslo are free to look around, such as the Akerhus Fortress, Vigeland Park, the Opera House, City Hall (where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded) and waterfront. Public transport is reasonably priced, and you can get day passes for the whole city at any metro station.

Getting around is best done by renting a car. Trains can take far longer than driving and be very expensive, while cars are adjusted for the winter weather and road quality is high. There are few motorways as we’d understand them, so driving across country can reward with beautiful views as well.