Why consider Norway for treatment?

Often described as the ‘Home of Skiing’, Norway is situated in northern Europe with Sweden, Finland and Russia in the east, Denmark in the south and the North Sea to the west. The results of the Ice Age and land erosion have left the country with a very varied and stunning landscape; think snow capped mountains, lush green forests, water falls cascading down mountain sides (two thirds of the country is mountainous) and of course the world famous fjords - deep gorges and canyons created by powerful rivers running towards the sea. The fjords were voted ‘top unspoiled travel destination’ by National Geographic Traveller and Naeroyfjord and Geirangerfjord fjords are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. After centuries of domination by the Swedes and Danes Norway gained independence in 1905 and as well as attracting mountaineers from all over Europe, Norway is now attracting medical tourists and is becoming a growing destination for diagnostic imaging as exceptional, English speaking, EU accredited medical staff provide first class diagnostic imaging services (CTI scans, MRI scans, ultrasound, x-rays, mammography and bone density measurements) at affordable prices.

Surgeons in Norway undertake many years of intensive training and study, and are often registered with the General Medical Council in the UK. Norway has a top health care service and British patients are choosing to travel to Norway for their private medical treatment because there are no waiting times and the prices are competitive (an MRI scan of both knees, hands and shoulders costs £500 in Norway with Scanhealth Scandinavia, a partnership of three private health care companies providing radiology, orthopaedic, ophthalmology and fertility treatments in Haugesund, West Norway) compared with prices of up to £900 in the UK. Furthermore, Norway is just a 90 minute flight from London Stansted with budget airline, Ryanair.

Pre or post treatment the medical tourist can take advantage of a mini break or holiday in a totally unspoilt natural environment among warm and friendly people, enjoying the fresh, crisp health-inducing air and the clean, green environment. Activity seekers can enjoy canoeing, hiking or skiing - the west coast in particular has spectacular scenery which is fantastic for hiking and cruising on the fjords. Major cities include Oslo (the capital), Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim. Located in the east Oslo is an elegant, vibrant city with a harbour, castle and many green parks. Take a stroll around town passing Stortovet (the marketplace), the cathedral or take in a play by local playwright, Ibsen, at the National Theatre and sample some of the local dishes such as meat cakes and smoked sausage or dine in one of the top notch restaurants. One of the most enjoyable ways to see the city is to take a fjord cruise from the quay but no trip to Norway is complete without a visit to the Viking Ship Museum to see the amazing, sea-worthy Viking Long Ships.

The further north you go the colder it is but the average country temperature in the summer is 16 degrees Celsius while Oslo (the capital) reaches 22 degrees. The best time to visit is between May and August with average temperatures of 15 to 25 degrees Celsius, but many visitors choose the autumn to visit and enjoy the beautiful warm tones of the forests.

Photos courtesy of the Official Travel Guide to Norway.

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