Norway is set to become the latest European destination to introduce a tourist tax to combat concerns about rising visitor numbers. Lawmakers approved the new levy on Thursday, which allows ...

The initiative includes three small villages, Bessaker, Trᴂna and Sæbø at present and is expected to encourage more mindful ...

Norway joins European countries implementing a 3% tourist tax on overnight stays. Venice, Italy introduced a pilot program in 2024 to charge day-trippers a $5.17 (5 euros) entry fee and are now ...

Norway is set to become the latest destination to introduce a tourist tax after a wave of travellers swap sun for cooler temperatures, leaving areas of country overwhelmed with new visitors.

Norway adopts tourist tax to combat overtourism. AFP. Fri, June 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM UTC. 1 min read. Tourists photograph a fjord in Norway's Lofoten Islands (Olivier MORIN) Olivier MORIN/AFP/AFP.

As Norway’s tourism numbers reach record-breaking levels, its government is taking a significant step toward easing the strain on local communities and fragile natural environments.

Norwegian lawmakers approved Thursday the introduction of a tourist tax to help finance infrastructure improvements as a boom in visitors has led to. Tourists photograph a fjord in Norway's ...

Norwegian lawmakers approved Thursday the introduction of a tourist tax to help finance infrastructure improvements as a boom in visitors has led to worries about overtourism.

Norwegian lawmakers approved Thursday the introduction of a tourist tax to help finance infrastructure improvements as a boom in visitors has led to worries about overtourism.