Essential Pet Travel Tips for Bergen

💡 Quick Tips

• 1.Norway accepts the EU pet passport for entry — same vaccination + microchip requirements as EU countries. The only Norwegian extra: tapeworm treatment 24-120 hours before arrival, recorded in the passport.
• 2.Norwegian leash law: 1 April-20 August dogs must be on leash everywhere outside dedicated dog parks. After 21 August dogs can be off-leash in nature with proper recall.
• 3.Bergen weather is famously rainy — 240+ rainy days per year. Pack a dog raincoat and dry-towels; many cafés keep an extra towel by the door for wet dogs.
• 4.Norwegian pet insurance is mandatory for residents but not for tourists. Bring proof of EU pet insurance — most cover Norway. AniCura accepts international claims.
• 5.Bergen Airport (BGO) has a dog relief area outside Terminal 1 with fresh-water taps. Bybanen tram Line 1 runs from BGO to the city centre in 45 min, dogs free.

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