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Browse our complete collection of 62 articles about living, working, and thriving in Norway.

Join an expat Facebook group
Join an expat Facebook group

Find your fellow expats and get help adjusting to life in Norway through Facebook groups.

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Finding a Job in Norway
Finding a Job in Norway

Navigate the Norwegian job market and increase your chances of finding employment

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Finding Housing in Norway
Finding Housing in Norway

Tips for securing your new home

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Navigating UDI - Norwegian Immigration
Navigating UDI - Norwegian Immigration

Understand immigration processes

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Transferring Money Across Borders
Transferring Money Across Borders

Move money internationally

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Over the counter medicine in Norway
Over the counter medicine in Norway

What to know about medications and vitamins when moving to Norway.

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Test Norway a few times
Test Norway a few times

Before making the big move, visit Norway several times to make sure it's right for you.

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How to Move to Norway from USA
How to Move to Norway from USA

A comprehensive guide for Americans looking to relocate to Norway.

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Forwarding your phone number
Forwarding your phone number

How to keep your old phone number accessible while using a Norwegian mobile plan.

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Netflix and chill with a good VPN
Netflix and chill with a good VPN

How to access your favorite streaming content while living in Norway.

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Take your vitamin D
Take your vitamin D

Why vitamin D is essential for surviving Norway's dark winters.

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Watch "Grevinnen og Hovmesteren" on Christmas Eve
Watch "Grevinnen og Hovmesteren" on Christmas Eve

The Norwegian Christmas tradition of watching Dinner for One.

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Make tacos on Friday night
Make tacos on Friday night

Join the Norwegian tradition of Taco Friday (tacofredag).

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Setting Up a Norwegian Bank Account
Setting Up a Norwegian Bank Account

Get connected to Norway's advanced banking system

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Getting Your Vipps On
Getting Your Vipps On

Master Norway's essential mobile payment app

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Dressing Like a Norwegian
Dressing Like a Norwegian

Master the art of Scandinavian style with our complete guide to Norwegian fashion - from iconic brands to layering secrets

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Learning the Norwegian Language
Learning the Norwegian Language

Start your language journey

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Understanding the Law of Jante (Janteloven)
Understanding the Law of Jante (Janteloven)

A key to understanding Norwegian culture

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Getting Healthcare in Norway
Getting Healthcare in Norway

Navigate the Norwegian healthcare system

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Rules for Sitting on Public Transportation
Rules for Sitting on Public Transportation

Master the unwritten rules

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Getting a Norwegian Driver's License
Getting a Norwegian Driver's License

Convert or get a new license

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From the Airport in Style and Speed
From the Airport in Style and Speed

Get to and from the airport efficiently

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Buy a Tesla - Join Norway's EV Revolution
Buy a Tesla - Join Norway's EV Revolution

Join Norway's EV revolution

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Do a Dugnad
Do a Dugnad

Join Norway's treasured tradition of community volunteer work

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Celebrate May 17th - Norway's National Day
Celebrate May 17th - Norway's National Day

Experience Norway's biggest celebration of independence and culture

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Go Cross-Country Skiing
Go Cross-Country Skiing

Experience Norway's favorite winter activity

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Try Brunost - Norwegian Brown Cheese
Try Brunost - Norwegian Brown Cheese

Taste Norway's brown cheese

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Go to the Hytte
Go to the Hytte

Experience the Norwegian tradition of cabin life

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Become a Norwegian Citizen
Become a Norwegian Citizen

Your guide to Norwegian citizenship

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Go Syden
Go Syden

Experience Norway's winter sun vacation

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Play Kahoot!
Play Kahoot!

Learn about Norway's popular quiz game

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Norwegian Tacos (Taco Friday)
Norwegian Tacos (Taco Friday)

Discover the tradition of Taco Friday in Norway

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Attend a Nachspiel
Attend a Nachspiel

The secret Norwegian after-party tradition that happens when the bars close.

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Sleeping with Norwegians
Sleeping with Norwegians

Understanding Norwegian bedroom culture and sleep habits.

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Getting Your D-Number
Getting Your D-Number

Everything you need to know about obtaining a Norwegian D-number for temporary residence.

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Buy a Douchebag
Buy a Douchebag

The iconic Norwegian travel bag brand that every Norwegian seems to own.

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Eat a Grandiosa Pizza
Eat a Grandiosa Pizza

Norway's most beloved frozen pizza that has achieved cult status.

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Go Shopping in Sweden
Go Shopping in Sweden

The Norwegian tradition of crossing the border for cheaper groceries and goods.

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Getting to Know the Glory of Duty-Free
Getting to Know the Glory of Duty-Free

Why Norwegians get excited about airport duty-free shopping.

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Setting Up a Norwegian Cell Phone
Setting Up a Norwegian Cell Phone

Getting a Norwegian mobile number and choosing the right plan.

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Rules for Using an Elevator in Norway
Rules for Using an Elevator in Norway

The unspoken elevator etiquette every Norwegian knows.

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Get Your Norwegian Tax Card
Get Your Norwegian Tax Card

How to obtain your tax deduction card (skattekort) in Norway.

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Eat a Kvikk Lunsj on Top of a Mountain
Eat a Kvikk Lunsj on Top of a Mountain

The quintessential Norwegian hiking snack and tradition.

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Attend a Julebord
Attend a Julebord

The Norwegian Christmas party tradition that gets wild.

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See the Northern Lights
See the Northern Lights

Witnessing the Aurora Borealis in Norway's Arctic regions.

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See a Fjord
See a Fjord

Experiencing Norway's iconic natural wonders.

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Jump in a Fjord (Preferably a Very Cold One)
Jump in a Fjord (Preferably a Very Cold One)

The braving tradition of cold-water swimming in Norwegian fjords.

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Try Smalahove
Try Smalahove

The traditional Norwegian dish of sheep's head - not for the faint of heart.

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Become an Atheist (Or At Least Act Like One)
Become an Atheist (Or At Least Act Like One)

Understanding Norway's secular society and low religiosity.

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Make Fun of the Swedes
Make Fun of the Swedes

The friendly rivalry between Norway and Sweden.

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Get Koselig and Light a Candle (Or Two, or Twenty)
Get Koselig and Light a Candle (Or Two, or Twenty)

Understanding the Norwegian concept of coziness and comfort.

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Pitch a Tent Anywhere Thanks to Allemannsretten
Pitch a Tent Anywhere Thanks to Allemannsretten

Norway's right to roam law that lets you camp almost anywhere.

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Try Snus
Try Snus

The smokeless tobacco product that's popular in Norway.

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Go Out in the Sun (Even If It's Winter)
Go Out in the Sun (Even If It's Winter)

Norwegians' obsession with sunshine and outdoor time year-round.

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Get Care Packages Sent from Home
Get Care Packages Sent from Home

Missing your favorite foods? Here's how to get them shipped to Norway.

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Keeping a Postbox Back Home
Keeping a Postbox Back Home

Why you might want to maintain an address in your home country.

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Making Friends in a Shy Country
Making Friends in a Shy Country

Strategies for building a social circle in reserved Norwegian culture.

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Know the Mountain Weather Rules (Fjellvettreglene)
Know the Mountain Weather Rules (Fjellvettreglene)

The nine essential safety rules for Norwegian mountains.

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Working with Norwegians
Working with Norwegians

Understanding Norwegian workplace culture and business etiquette.

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Welcome to Norway
Welcome to Norway

An introduction to life in Norway for newcomers and expats.

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Closing Thoughts
Closing Thoughts

Final reflections on living with Norwegians and making Norway your home.

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Glossary of Norwegian Terms
Glossary of Norwegian Terms

Essential Norwegian words and phrases every expat should know.

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