r/Norway Nov 03 '24

Mod So You Want To Move To Norway: A Rough Guide to the Immigration Process (updated 2024)

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Important warning: Reddit is not an appropriate place to get accurate immigration information.

However, this is a common topic on this subreddit and the old stickied post is several years old now. This post is here to help direct people to the proper information. Please read the entire guide and use the links provided to see out answers to your specific questions. Any questions you may have that cannot be answered from this guide or the links provided cannot be answered by redditors on this sub and should therefore be directed to an appropriate immigration expert.

Disclaimer: I am not a professional; I neither work for UDI, nor am I an immigration lawyer. I have spent a lot of time studying and researching the rules and regulations. What follows is a rough guide only meant to serve as a starting point; use the info here to conduct your own research. With that said:

So You Want To Move To Norway...

Despite what movies might portray, moving abroad is not just a matter of packing bags and showing up. Immigration is usually a long, often expensive process, and there are many criteria that you must meet to be legally resident in Norway. There are three general categories of permits that will allow you to remain in Norway beyond a regular tourist/visitor visa:

Temporary Residence Permit:

This is your first step. These permits are contingent on you (worker or student) or your reference person (family immigration) meeting certain requirements; are usually temporary; and will need to be renewed (usually biannually, but some are more/less frequent). You must have this permit if you wish to remain in Norway beyond your visitor visa (ie: >90 days).

Permanent Residence Permit:

This can be applied for only if you have been legally living in Norway for three years (or more in some instances) with a residence permit that forms the basis of permanent residency; you must meet the requirements for your current residence permit (ie: still employed, still are married to a person with residency rights, etc...); you meet the language requirements; pass a citizenship test; have an income over a certain threshold; and you have not been convicted of a criminal offence. This allows you to stay in Norway permanently (no need to reapply; but you will need to renew your card every 2 years for third-country nationals and 10 years for EEA/EU citizens).

Note: income requirement is based on the person applying, not the family member/sponsor. If you are married and here under family immigration rules, it is you, the applicant, who must demonstrate that you can support yourself in Norway by meeting the minimum income requirements.

Citizenship:

This is an optional step. You do not need to apply for citizenship; however, if you want to, you can qualify for Norwegian citizenship after a period of time (usually >7 years). This has many requirements, but the biggest is the language requirement.

Note: While Norway now allows dual citizenship, your country of origin may not allow dual citizenship.

Note: Norway does not allow citizenship based on heritage. One or both of your parents need to have citizenship (and not have given it up previously) in order for you to qualify for citizenship based on birth. There are a lot of complicated rules surrounding citizenship by birth. Use this to determine if you qualify for citizenship. NB: Norway does not offer citizenship by investment (ie: having a lot of money to invest in exchange for residency or citizenship).

Note: When you apply for citizenship, you must still meet the requirements for permanent residency (income requirement being the biggest).

The remainder of this post will focus on the temporary residence permits, since by the time you are ready for PR or citizenship you will be an immigration pro. How you qualify for immigration to Norway and how easy the process will be depends on a few factors

  • Your citizenship (EEA/EU vs Third-Country National)
  • Your education, qualifications, experience,
  • If you have a job offer,
  • Your relationship with a Norwegian national

Immigration as an EU/EEA citizen:

If you are an EU/EEA citizen (or Swiss) you have the right to reside in Norway for 3 months without any other obligations. After 3 months you will need to demonstrate that you are meeting your treaty rights. Those treaty obligations are:

  • Be employed (or registered as self-employed),
  • Be a student,
  • Be self-sufficient, or
  • Be a job seeker actively seeking work with a decent chance at finding work (source).

NB: The last three require you to have sufficient funds to support yourself and your family and have comprehensive medical insurance for the duration of your stay. See FAQ below for more info.

The right of residence for longer than three months also extends to the EEA/EU citizen’s immediate family (spouse/partner, children, other dependents), regardless of their nationality, so long as the EU/EEA citizen is meeting their treaty obligations and neither the citizen nor the family member is a threat to public policy, security, or health. All of this is explained in Article 7 of the Directive on Free Movement.

It is important to note that people immigrating under this route do not qualify for the benefits found in the Introduction Law, which include, among other things, the right to free language lessons.

Immigrating as a Third-Country National (not from EU/EEA).

Your options for moving are not as simple or easy as above. I am using an applicant from the US as the default here. You should consult UDI (Norwegian Immigration Board) or the Norwegian Embassy in your country for the most up-to-date information for your specific nationality.

Generally speaking you need a reason to be in Norway. These reasons are:

  1. Family member of a Norwegian national
  2. Family member of an EEA/EU national
  3. A worker
  4. A student
  5. Protection (Asylum seeker). I will not spend time on this; it has its own complicated rules and I highly doubt anyone seeking asylum will be spending their time on reddit. If you are, I really recommend seeking out an immigration lawyer to help you with your application.

Family immigration with a Norwegian National

These are most often spouses/cohabitants, but may also include children or parents under some circumstances.

The process for application is relatively straightforward with a little bit of reading on UDI's website and some document gathering.

  1. You must pay the application fee,
  2. Document your identity (passport),
  3. Have a valid marriage licence/certificate, or documentation that you have lived together legally for 2 or more years
  4. Have plans to live together in Norway,
  5. Not be in a marriage of convenience,
  6. You must both be over the age of 24,
  7. Your spouse/partner must make above a minimum income threshold per year pre-tax (this number frequently changes. Check UDI’s site). They will need to demonstrate they made a sufficient amount the year before you apply and demonstrate that they are likely to have the same amount the following year. They will need to provide contract of employment, pay slips, and a tax assessment notice. Additionally, they must not have received financial assistance from NAV in the last 12 months.

Note on income sources: under this route of family immigration, it is the onus of the sponsor to demonstrate that they make a sufficient income to support the family. This means that, regardless of the financial situation, the sponsor must make the minimum income; the third-country national's income/savings are not taken into consideration.

There are other circumstances that may require additional documentation (ie: evidence of military service). Check UDI for all the documents you'll need.

Family members who are granted residence based on this route will qualify for free language classes as part of the introduction act (link above).

NB: the rules may change if you have lived with the Norwegian citizen legally in another EEA/EU country. If this is the case, you may be allowed to choose between family immigration under Norwegian national law or residence card as a family member of an EU citizen (see above). Also see the differences between the two immigration schemes here.

If you are engaged to a Norwegian you can apply for a fiancé permit which will allow you to come into Norway for the purposes of getting married in Norway. You must be married within 6 months. After you are married you will have to apply for family immigration with your spouse (process described above). You can read about getting married in Norway here.

Only some people can apply from Norway. Others will have to apply from their home country via the embassy or consulate. Make sure you check with UDI to learn more.

Workers

There are many types of working permits. UDI’s webpage will outline all the possibilities available to you but the most common are skilled worker and seasonal worker.

Skilled workers are those who:

  • Completed a vocational training programme of at least three years at upper secondary school level. NB: there must be a corresponding training programme in Norway.
  • Completed a degree from a university or college (BA, BSc, BE, etc...)
  • Special qualifications that you have obtained through long work experience, if relevant in combination with courses etc. A permit is only granted in such cases in exceptional circumstances. Your qualifications must be equivalent to those of someone who has completed vocational training.

Additionally, you must have received a concrete job offer from an employer in Norway, the job must normally be full-time (UDI will, at the time of writing, accept 80%), the job must have the same pay/conditions that is normal in Norway, and the job you are offered must require the qualifications as a skilled worker (and you must be qualified for the job).

If you do not fall into this category, you may qualify as a seasonal worker; however this route is considerably more difficult, usually temporary (<6 months), and your employer must prove that they cannot fill the position with a worker from Norway or the EEA/EU. You will need to be employed 100%, you will need a concrete job offer before you apply, and the job must be deemed season or holiday stand-in.

Those citizens who qualify as a skilled worker and who are coming from a country with a visa-free agreement with Norway you may be allowed to come to Norway as a skilled job seeker.

NB: You cannot work while you are searching for a job. This means that once you have a concrete job offer, you will need to apply for a residence permit as a worker and you cannot start working until your application has been approved.

Some international companies may post workers in Norway. You will still need a resident permit for workers; however, many companies will help with this process.

Studying in Norway

As of 2023, Norway no longer offers free tuition for international students (outside of the EEA/EU). This means that students from non-EU/EEA countries will need to pay tuition.

In order to qualify for a study permit, you need:

First and foremost, you need to be accepted to a recognized education institution, for example: university. The program of study must be full time (generally 60 stp / year). Few undergraduate programs offer education in English; therefore, the majority of programs will require Norwegian language proficiency (B2 level) before you can study.

You need to pay tuition either full or per semester. If you pay only the first semester, you need to demonstrate that you can pay the second installment. Your funding can come from a variety of sources including loans, own funds, or grants. In addition, you will need to demonstrate to UDI that you have sufficient funds to support yourself for the duration of your study. These need to be in a Norwegian bank account or in an account arranged by the education institution (you will have to talk to the school about this).

Your funding cannot be fully supporting by working while studying as there is a limit to the number of hours you are allowed to work. As an international student, you are only allowed to work 20 hours / week while studying.

Finally, the situation in your home country needs to be such that UDI believes you will return home when your studies are finished.

A study permit does not form the basis of Permanent residency. After you are finished your studies, you will have a small grace period to look for a job, however, if you do not receive a contract of employment, you will be expected to return home / leave the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question Answer
1. Do I really need to learn the language to live in Norway? This is a frequently asked question on the subreddit (see this post for example). Some people can survive in Norway with only English, however, if you do not speak fluent English or if you wish to stay long term, you should learn the language. Your job opportunities, socialization opportunities, and immigration opportunities are limited if you do not learn the language. It is a significant part of integration into the country, and most people will expect a passable level of Norwegian skills after a few years of living here. If you want to get permanent residency, you need A2 level Norwegian (with a few exceptions); if you want citizenship, you need B1 (with a few exceptions).
2. How do I learn the language? r/norsk is a good start. Additionally, almost every municipality has an adult education centre where they offer Norwegian courses. If you are in the immigrant group who have both the obligation and right to Norwegian language learning, then these classes are often free for a set number of hours/years. If you only have the obligation, then these classes will not be free and you will have to pay. In addition to adult education centres, there are private institutions online or in person that you can take. Additionally there is a wide range of tools online and offline that can help you learn.
3. Does Norway need XYZ workers? This is a frequent question on this subreddit. Try the search function. Otherwise, do a search of finn.no or nav.no and see if there are a lot of positions for the job you are searching for
4. What's the job market like in ZZZ town/city? Check finn or nav to see what is available in the area you are interested in. Then considering looking at the unemployment rates.
5. How do I get my education approved? The directorate for higher education for most education. Helse Norge for health care workers. You do not need to wait until you are in Norway in most instances to have your education approved. It is a good idea to have all education from high school to university approved as you never know if you need to document that you have completed high school. It is important to note that not all education from outside of Norway will be approved on a 1:1 basis and you may find you are missing credits or even your whole degree might not be approved.
6. I have lots of work experience from my home country, but not formal education, can I qualify as a skill worker? Generally, no. There are exceptions for highly skilled workers in professions that are in demand. Additionally, these positions must not be able to be filled with Norwegian workers, European workers, or others living in the country.
7. What documents from home should I bring While it may not be required for most applications, from experience, it is a good idea to get a certified copy of some important documents from back home. Getting certified (and potentially notarized) copies of diplomas/transcripts, your birth certificate, divorce proceedings, etc... will potentially save you a lot of time, money, and annoyance as trying to get these things while you are abroad is much, much harder.
8. Can I get a digital nomad visa? No such thing exists in Norway at the time of writing. In order to work in Norway, regardless of where your place of employment is located, you need to have the right to work in Norway. This means a residence permit that allows for work, permanent residence, citizenship, or are a member of the EU/EEA and have worked out the tax obligations of working in one country while residing in another.
9. I work from home / am self-employed, can I visit Norway on a tourist visa and work there? No. A tourist visa does not grant you the right to work in Norway. Lying to the immigration board or the border patrol upon entry could result in a ban from the Schengen area for up to 5 years.
10. I think Norway is a beautiful place and I love the culture. I am nearing retirement age, so how can I retire in Norway? Depends. Are you an EEA/EU citizen? If so, meet your treaty obligations (see the above post under "self-sufficient") and move to Norway. Are you a third-country national? You cannot retire in Norway unless you have a legal right to already live in Norway. There is no option to be a self-sufficient third-country national in Norway.
11. I am an EU/EEA citizen who wants to live in Norway as a self-sufficient person. What kind of health insurance do I need to qualify for "comprehensive sickness insurance"? Honestly, no one knows. "Comprehensive sickness insurance" is up to each individual nation to decide what is "comprehensive." There is no private health insurance that is as comprehensive as a national insurance system. If a nation decides that "comprehensive" = the same coverage as national health system, then that leaves loopholes for immigration departments to deny applications. It is a matter of record that Norway has been warned by EFTA many times with regards to recognizing citizens' treaty rights (esp for non-economically active citizens). That said there is a European precedent - C-413/99 Baumbast. In this case, the EU courts found that, as long as the citizen is not a burden on the state, it would be disproportionate to refuse to recognize a citizen's right to reside in another member state. But there is no checkbox on immigration applications saying "I will not / am not a burden on the state's welfare system." Many people have been rejected on the basis of lacking comprehensive sickness insurance. Until someone challenges these rejections all the way up to the European court system, there is no need to clarify what "comprehensive" means. Note: sufficient funds in this scenario can come from any source including a third-country national's savings/income/other documented source (you may need to prove the sponsor has access to this money).
12. What city should I move to? First and foremost make sure you have the right to move to Norway. After that, your options are usually limited based on the immigration route you are following - most often connected to where your family, school, or job is located. If you are free to move wherever you'd like, then find a spot that seems to suit your lifestyle best.
13. My grandparent(s) moved to XXX from Norway. Can I get citizenship? No. Citizenship rules are based on parents, not heritage. Read the section on citizenship and take the checklist test to see if you qualify.
14. I can't open a bank account because I don't have a D number. I cannot get a D number because I don't have an address. I can't rent an apartment without a bank account [screams into the void] Yes, we know. it's a chicken and egg problem that makes the situation particularly hard for people arriving. Some landlords will be flexible and put the deposit in their own account, but this puts you at risk of losing that money if that landlord is not trustworthy. Similar situation exists for students. Right now there are no good answers, but there are workarounds. You can also ask to be verified on Finn which might help with getting responses.
15. How do I find a house / apartment? finn.no is pretty much the go-to source for anything in Norway, but especially finding housing. hybel.no is another source
16. I found a job / employer who is interested in hiring, but they prefer people who already have a work permit. How do I get a work permit so a job will hire me? Another catch 22, unfortunately. You need the job first. There's no chance you can get a permit without a job. However, some people may have the right to come to Norway to search for work. Check UDI for further info
17. My partner and I have been together for several years, but have not lived together long enough to qualify as cohabitants, how can we move to Norway together? Live together longer or marriage are your only options.
18. I have been waiting for a response from UDI for a long time how, when will I find out You can read about UDI Waiting Times here. They are constantly changing and are usually quite long. Remember that there is a difference between local police / embassy times and UDI's waiting times. Waiting times are often a result of large numbers of applications, improper or incomplete information in applications, and applications that have higher priority (refugee and asylum, for example).
19. Can I get priority on my application? Maybe. But most do not get priority.
20. I have foreign education, where can I get it approved? NOKUT formerly did this, but it has now been transferred to the department of education

r/Norway 7h ago

Working in Norway Etiquette? Common courtesy?

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This may offend people and get down voted. It is what it is. Do Norwegians not learn common courtesy or street etiquette when they are kids? For real. So sick of this. Always stopping and standing in the middle of an aisle or sidewalk to talk, fix a bag, etc. Don't care about the people behind you. When they're walking down a sidewalk, they just walk in the middle, on the wrong side, walk 2 or 3 abreast, not caring about people walking towards you. Don't let other people off public transport before you push your way on. The last straw was tonight when I was at Meny, and a lady didn't even let me finish my order before she was pushing her way into my self checkout. I go to grab my receipt with my barcode to get out, she looks at me and goes "Ja". You guys don't give a shit about anyone but yourself, for real. This needs to be said


r/Norway 47m ago

Photos What the…?

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r/Norway 23h ago

Photos A real photo I took in Norway today🤯

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A couple of friends of mine and I were driving through Geiranger on the way to Flåm, and came across this ridiculously mirroring lake on the side of the road. Looking at the picture now, it’s still so surreal I almost can’t believe it’s not photoshopped. Or AI. It’s simply upside down.


r/Norway 9h ago

Photos Norway is just something else.

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r/Norway 1d ago

Working in Norway Pakistani in Norway

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Hello, I am a Pakistani who recently moved to Norway. And I wanted to share my opinion about Norway and its people. I have travelled the world a bit but in all honesty Norway is literally the peak of civilization. It is the physical manifestation of heaven itself. In my short time travelling Europe I have constantly faced racism, I get security checked everywhere going in and out of malls. It scared me in the beginning a bit but I eventually got a bit used to it. But every single time I step back in Norway I literally take a sigh of relief. Just by entering, the duty free shop and lack of surveillance literally calms down all my alarms. And it’s little things like these makes you give back and put in effort in maintaining the fragile structure. I honestly salute everyone who have kept such a safe place for everyone. I hope we can all maintain society for years to come.


r/Norway 4h ago

Photos Øvre Toke, Telemark, Norway

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r/Norway 6h ago

Other My first Norwegian funeral: What to expect?

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My father-in-law has just passed so I'll be helping out with, and attending, my first Norwegian funeral. My husband (who is obviously upset) will need my help in putting this together and making sure it goes smoothly. Can anyone give me some insight into what I can expect? It's in Finnmark, so will not necessarily be easy to get all the right people and services in place.

  • Do services always have to be on a Friday? My husband says it's so, but the remoteness of the location makes the timing very difficult (we don't live in Norway full time)...
  • Are expressions of emotion typical, or is it a more stiff-upper-lip affair?
  • What traditions are typical in the lead-up to the service, during, and after?
  • Are there any traditional foods, drinks or activities that I need to prepare?

Anything else you think I should know, please share. I need to avoid misunderstandings in the middle of this fraught time.


r/Norway 37m ago

Photos Blue ice glacier Hike, awesome experience

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Blue ice glacier (Nigardsbreen) hike. Probably the coolest thing I did during my 10 day roadtrip. It was a guided tour from ~5 hours. Truly amazing. For a more complete experience, you can check my video if you want: https://youtu.be/8vroolXFQKA


r/Norway 6h ago

Food Freia Sjokonøtt > Nutella

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Better


r/Norway 1h ago

Travel gryllefjord to andenes ferry advice

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Hi! I’m traveling to lofoten in early September and I wondered what’s the ferry like at the 2nd of September. I heard terrible things about it and wondered what it’s like not in peak season…


r/Norway 1d ago

Photos Kinn Island ✨🏔️

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There was a strange magical atmosphere the whole time. There were only about six of us on the island altogether. An incredibly beautiful and positive experience. Stunning views of the sea, an unbelievable cliff, and a fairytale-like touch🇳🇴🏞️🧚🏻‍♀️🍄🏔️✨ this is Kinn Island in Norway (Sogn)


r/Norway 1d ago

Photos Roadtrip from Larvik-Jotunheimen-Geiranger - amazing country!

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Felt I was in middle-earth. I Didn't see any trolls though!


r/Norway 5h ago

Working in Norway Worse work life balance in Norway than in North America.. common?

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I used to work in North America for American companies, and now that I have been working in Norway for years. I don’t really notice any differences in work life balance. Maybe it is worse in Norway because of the following experiences and expectations -

  1. I have been asked to attend meetings scheduled during my vacation because it is “difficult to move those meetings”. Legit I have spent 5 hours on a Thursday doing back to back meetings on my vacation. Many other occasions too.

  2. I have also been in meetings with Norwegians whom are ON THEIR vacation. I learned it while in the meeting. Idk why they didn’t cancel the meeting or ask to reschedule. This is more common for meetings with multiple people - maybe they think it’s more a hassle to find an alternate time for everyone in the meeting? But this type of culture makes it VERY hard for me and others to say “no” when people ask you to attend the meetings even when on vacation. I have legit meetings with people in their cabins while on cell reception. I always feel so odd, and I’ll be like “oh sorry I didn’t know I’ll make this quick”. And they’ll be like “oh no worries”.

2.1 people sending me meeting invites for dates that I am on my vacation (and aware of it) - and just be like “yea join if you want!” - like what do you mean 😭

  1. People always make it very clear that they will be available for while on vacation. Like if you have questions and stuff, you can reach out to them. This makes me feel pressured that I am also expected to be available on vacation.

  2. People messaging me on vacation for questions etc.

  3. People working while on vacation - they will be asking for reviews and fixes while on vacation. I don’t get it.

Whereas from my experiences in American companies - you don’t take calls while on vacation. It’s extremely weird and people will tell you to not do it bc it promotes a culture where it’s “also expected for others”. But it’s also weird if you are like “do not call or text me no matter what while I’m on vacation”, so I guess 3. Is also applicable.

I personally have never others reach out to me on vacation unless it’s an absolute emergency, whereas in Norway - people do small things and fixes while once vacation that I think can wait… ironically these behaviors are more commonly seen amongst Norwegians than immigrants.


r/Norway 11h ago

Working in Norway Volunteering at DNT cabins as a foreigner?

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Hei!

Having stayed at many DNT cabins while hiking around most of Norway, I figured it might be a nice to volunteer at one of the ‘betjente hytter’ next summer. However, my Norwegian is only at A2 level, so I can’t quite hold my own in a conversation. With that in mind, would it be terribly difficult to integrate into the local ‘cabin culture’ so to speak? I normally don’t struggle to make friends when visiting, but usually I’m not the only foreign guest there. I’m in my early-twenties myself, so hopefully DNT takes that into account and could place me with other young people?


r/Norway 2d ago

News & current events With allies like these who needs enemies?

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Norway's probably the only small country in the world secure enough to withstand trade-ending tariffs from the US. It absolutely needs to start America-proofing its economy


r/Norway 8h ago

Travel Suggested Activities for traveling in November

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Hi all! I have a trip booked for Mid November for Norway. Planning to visit Oslo & Tromso (9 days)..

I know that a lot of people don’t recommend to visit during this month - but we do not mind experiencing rain or slush, as long as we get to visit. So besides that, i would love to know activities you do during that time. We went to Canada during this time last year as well and saw the falls, shopped, Christmas holiday activities, ate food, etc. We are down for any activity really, normal or exciting. I have a few ideas on things to do, vut curious on what you guys like to do as well. We enjoy sightseeing too.

Any tips can help, we are aware that we need to bundle up heavy before coming! My coworker mentioned fish is really big here (I love fish) so places to recommend to eat are welcomed too!


r/Norway 1d ago

Travel Norway the second time around - just breathtaking.

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First of all Id like to thank all the redditors who offered their home parking spots to a stranger like me after i posted here asking for an advice where we could park near Oslo for a much cheaper price. Fortunately we took one offer since it was the most ideal spot and it went really well!! Without you we would have paid around 200-300 euros extra so thank you so so much for your generosity and Trust to strangers like us 💝

So from Oslo, we took the train to Gol to start the Mjølkevegen route. We drove with the bikes for 225km (not quite exact) with over 4000 meters elevation gain. I gotta say, this was more challenging than what we did last year driving the Oslo - Bergen route. I think mostly due to the heat wave at that time of our tour! After finishing the route, we went back to Oslo to pick up the car and drove around the scenic routes. Even though most of you have probably seen these places, Id still like to share some snapshots of our trip!!


r/Norway 1d ago

Food What is the difference between kjøttdeig og karbonadedeig?

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And why is karbonadeig at 5% fat cheaper than kjøttdeig at 14% fat at Coop Extra?


r/Norway 1d ago

Hiking & Camping I embraced ‘friluftsliv’ in Norway — its wonderful national pastime

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r/Norway 2d ago

Travel This place!

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Simply amazing experience!


r/Norway 12h ago

Other Looking for Sami people

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Hey guys! I’m currently searching for someone from the Sámi people (Northern Europe – Norway, Sweden, Finland or Russia). I’m very interested in indigenous cultures and would like to hear more about Sámi traditions, lifestyle, and how things are for young people today. I’m 16 and from Kazakhstan. If you are Sámi or know someone who is, I’d be happy to chat!


r/Norway 1d ago

Language Surnames that end with "Stad"

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Watching a bunch of Anne Bjørnstad shows and I'm on Beforiegners now. I've noticed alot of the crew have "Stad" at the end of their names. Google says it means "place". Is that true. So would she be "Bearplace"?

Lots of 'Dottirs" as well but that one I understand.

Any assistance with this would be greatly appreciated. I love her shows and reading all the interesting surnames between them. Thank you in advance for any assistance.


r/Norway 1d ago

Travel I'm thinking about visiting Svalbard in the middle of October but most activities I've seen don't start till later in the year, will there be much to do/see?

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Any advice from locals or people who have visited would be awesome


r/Norway 1d ago

Arts & culture Favorite childhood series (books)?

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I’ve been wanting to read some middle grade level Norwegian books and I’m curious to hear what are the ones you grew up with/are your favorites that you could recommend!

Bonus points for books written by a Norwegian author that isn’t available in English!


r/Norway 23h ago

Other Looking for Norwegian chairs

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Hi. I’m new here, from the US. I love Norwegian vintage chairs and want to find some for my living room. Does anyone know of auctions in Norway? If so please send links or info. Many thanks.