Norway has in general a low crime rate. Møre og Romsdal does not have any big cities where crime is relatively more frequent. Violent crimes are very rare. Petty thefts and vandalism are the most common form of crime. Most of Møre og Romsdal are small, peaceful villages where everybody knows each other, and tourists do not need to worry about their safety in public places. Tourists should however watch their belongings in crowded tourist spots like Geiranger and in the busy shopping areas of à lesund.
In general, people drive carefully on mountain roads and few car accidents happen, even if many tourists feel unsafe. However, drivers tend to overuse their brakes which causes the brake fluid to boil - use a low gear and let the engine control the speed downhill.
Møre og Romsdal has large numbers of red deer hart, "hjort" that can suddenly jump into the road at dusk and dawn particularly where road is passing through dense forest. Red deer is much smaller than the moose elk found in Eastern Norway, but it can still create a situation of danger and cause serious damage to your car. Note the special warning sign along many roads. Call the police at 02800 or emergency number 112 if you wound an animal.
Do not walk near or on glaciers without proper equipment and instructions. Do not underestimate the risk on slippery slopes particularly near waterfalls.
Do not underestimate the power of waves along the Atlantic. Wear a life vest when in a small open boat.
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The language in Møre og Romsdal is Norwegian, with dialects that are distinctly different from Oslo and Bergen dialects. In the northern area Nordmøre, the dialect is similar to Trondheim dialect.
As in the rest of Norway, virtually everybody under 60 speak or understand English. In tourist hot spots, like Geiranger, French and German are also common among service personnel. Due to some immigration from Poland, the Netherlands etc, don't be surprised to meet service workers that manage other languages as well.