From the US to Nordic in Oslo
Nordic is a bachata and zouk festival in Oslo, with both styles equal, from Thursday 29 July to Monday 2 August 2027 at Sentralen. From the US it's a direct flight of just under eight hours from New York to Oslo Airport, then about 20 minutes on the airport train to Oslo Central Station, a 10-minute walk from the venue.
From New York to Oslo
SAS flies direct to Oslo Airport from Newark almost every day, and in summer also every day from JFK. The flight takes just under eight hours.
From the rest of the US
There are no direct flights to Oslo from other US cities or from Puerto Rico, so change planes in New York or in Europe.
From Oslo Airport to Sentralen
The airport train takes about 20 minutes to Oslo Central Station, and Sentralen, at Øvre Slottsgate 3, is a 10-minute walk from there.
Passport and entry
Norway is in the Schengen area, and with a US passport you can visit without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the day you leave. At the border you may be asked for your fingerprints and a photo, for the EU's Entry/Exit System. The EU is also bringing in a travel authorisation called ETIAS, so check travel.state.gov's page on Norway before you travel. If you don't have a US passport, check the rules for your passport on udi.no.
Money and time
Norway uses Norwegian kroner (NOK), not US dollars. Visa and Mastercard are accepted almost everywhere, and very few places take cash only. Oslo is six hours ahead of New York and nine hours ahead of the West Coast.
Where to stay
Stay anywhere central: Oslo is compact, and most central neighbourhoods are 5–20 minutes from Sentralen on foot or by tram.
Your pass
Three passes: the Nordic Pass for bachata and zouk, or the Bachata or Zouk Pass.
- Thu 29 Jul from 16:00
- Nordic Pass €139 · Bachata Pass €110 · Zouk Pass €110