Norway
Norge
Norway is breathtaking and expensive. Most people speak English. Bolt and Foodora cover the basics.
🚖Rideshare & Taxi
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European rideshare with cheaper fares than Uber in many cities. Also offers scooters.
Available in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim.
The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.
Available in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, and Tromsø.
💳Payments & Wallets
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Multi-currency wallet with great FX rates. Useful in Europe, UK, US.
NOK is steeply priced — multi-currency cards help.
🗺️Navigation & Maps
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Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.
Solid for transit and fjord-side routes.
🍱Food Delivery
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Major food delivery in Sweden, Norway, Austria, Czech Republic, and Hungary.
Main food delivery in Norwegian cities.
Is Norway one stop of several?
Add your other destinations and get one combined app list, with the adapters and currencies for the whole trip.
The practical basics
Power & plugs
- Plug type
- C / F
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
- Type C: Two round pins. Used across most of Europe, South America, parts of Asia and Africa.
- Type F: Two round pins + grounding clips on top and bottom (Schuko). Standard across most of Europe.
Standard European.
Tipping
Tipping is not obligatory in Norway as service is included in prices and wages are high; rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated but never expected.
CurrencyNOK
Norwegian you'll actually use
Etiquette and scams to know
✓ Do
- Remove your shoes when entering someone's home; it is a near-universal expectation
- Respect personal space and avoid loud conversation in public; Norwegians value quiet and reserve
- Be punctual for social and business appointments, as lateness is considered disrespectful
- Follow 'allemannsretten' (right to roam) rules outdoors: leave no trace, camp at least 150m from homes, and respect nature
- Queue patiently and wait your turn rather than crowding or pushing forward
- When toasting, say 'Skål' and make eye contact with each person before drinking
✕Don't
- Do not boast about wealth, status, or success; Norwegian 'Janteloven' culture frowns on standing above others
- Avoid littering or damaging nature; environmental respect is taken very seriously
- Do not jump queues or be pushy, which is seen as rude
- Avoid asking overly personal questions to people you have just met
⚠️ Common scams to know
- Inflated taxi fares from unmarked or unofficial cabs, especially around airports and nightlife districts; always use metered, licensed taxis
- Overpriced 'tourist menu' restaurants in central Oslo and Bergen with poor value and hidden service charges
- Card-skimming or distraction tactics at busy ATMs and transit stations in larger cities
- Fake charity clipboard collectors in tourist areas who pressure for cash donations
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