Hi there,

I am travelling to Norway next February. I would like to find out how to travel to Gotherburg in Sweden from Oslo. I read there are some trains available. Do I need to reserve before the day itself?

Appreciate the advice.

Thank you.

Hello. Im 30 years old male Filipino descent. A respiratory therapist in Qatar. With a 8 year experience in the field. And I also have an NC II certification in caregiver (elderly). Any advice on how to work and eventually migrate in Norway?

Hi all! Recently I’ve gotten some really nice Dale of Norway sweaters (will be getting more as the air cools more in the PNW), and wanted to get some shoes. I’m generally always cold and was wondering if anyone could direct me to an authentic Norwegian shoe store that I can get them from (our found my eu size is a 40 if that helps). Either boots or sneakers with wool lining if that’s possible.

Thank you all for your support and advice!

Thankyou for the support in the tik-tok video. It really does mean so much to us.

We are really scared.

And no, we didn't actually vote for any of this, despite what the Internet has decided. No woman voted for this. Not one of us.

And we are in shock and dismay.

In America we drink coffee daily but we don't do espresso, we primarily use drip coffee, and we love our coffee creamers. It's also considered a social activity, we have lots of coffee shops where folks just hang out or go on dates.

How is a Norwegian's relationship with coffee? Do you folks drink it daily, is there a coffee shop on every corner, drip or espresso, do you usually drink it plain/black or do you like to mix it with something?

Hello, i am not someone who is moving to norway, because i am not old enough, but i am quite interested in it. I have made a small list of towns that im interested in(in order of most interested), and i was wondering Which ones have the best Living standards in retardation to expense, Nature, and safety:

Alta

Narvik

Longyearbyen

Ålesund

Arendal

I'm interested in a career shift away from social work (which I hold a 2 year masters in) to my actual passion in life: ecology and environmental sciences. Unfortunately in the US I was steered away from sciences my entire life as a female in a conservative, rural area. I also am very interested in permanently emigrating to Norway so I can raise a family safely, not worry getting sick will mean I am bankrupt and homeless, and not fearing gun violence in elementary schools or the grocery store. The wildlife and varied ecosystems of Norway are incredible and it seems the universities are top notch for eco sciences.

Since my formal background isn't focused in biology, is my best bet figuring out how to pay for a masters in Norway in ecology and then pursuing a PhD? How difficult is it for foreigners to be accepted into the masters programs? And do jobs (research, academia or private sector) exist for after the phd? In the US it's nearly impossible to get a well funded ecology related position as we don't value science or eco health here. Are there any fireifn accessible funding options for masters? It seems like it'll cost roughly 27k USD plus living expenses for those two years. Cheaper than the US, but certainly a big chunk of money.

What is the transportation like in cities outside of Oslo? We’re coming in May to visit Bergen, Stavanger, and Oslo so I’m wondering how walkable things are. Is there Uber? Should we plan on renting a car?

It’s two adults, one fluent, and a 5 year old. Thanks for any tips!

I’ve been thinking about moving to Norway, as I understand it the Americans don’t have a great reputation worldwide. Are Canadians welcome? What’s the vibe?

Going to visit your beautiful country in mid April and can’t decide whether to fly into Bergen, spend a couple days doing fjord day tours, then train to Oslo maybe spending a night somewhere in between.

Or flying into Ålesund, cruise day tour to Geirangerfjord, bus to Andalsnes, maybe stay the night , then train to Dombas and connecting train to Oslo.

I have to go to Oslo because afterwards I am flying to Svalbard to spend the week.

I am most interested in beautiful landscapes, the beautiful nature & fjords are my reason for coming (and because this is where the Svalbard flights are).

I do not drive because I live in a major city so I have to do things according to public transport routes. I have heard Ålesund is very beautiful but small.

The only thing that compels me to see Bergen is the fish market & fjord cruises, but what compels me to Ålesund is its proximity to Geirangerfjord, and the beautiful Rauma Railway ride from Andalsnes to Dombas which to be honest I am much more interested in than Bergen to Oslo.

There are no direct flights to Norway from my country so I have to connect no matter what, which is why I can choose to fly directly to Bergen (via Iceland) or Ålesund (via Amsterdam) it doesn’t make a difference.

Or do you suggest I add Bergen as well, the only thing is im already taking 6 flights as it is in this holiday so I don’t really want to take another one just to see Bergen. I could just come back another time.

I'm planning on moving to Norway and I'd like to speak with some professionals in my field, what's a good way to get in touch with these folks since I live abroad?

I've been told LinkedIn isn't all that popular in Norway, is there an alternative?

When a lorry is approaching you while you drive, do you ever think: Theres no way I can swerve out of this if he hits me?

I come from a town with huge, wide roads and lots of traffic, but I feel way safer driving on it than I do on norwegian roads. Why is it acceptable to have so thin roads? Is there a solution to it do you think?

My friends and I are planning to do a 160 km hiking trip along Lofoten Islands. We will arrive on April 27th and we are wondering about weather conditions and snow coverage in that part of the year. We understand that it’s going to be cold, but do you think that snowshoes are necessary? Also, we have been looking for mountain huts to sleep in but we only found DNT cabins which are unfortunately already taken. Do you know any other sites where we can find them?

Hi everyone,

I am a Texan girl, who has been fascinated with ancestry and family records ever since I was little girl. I've been able to go back years for both sides of my family tree, except for my mother's father's side that hailed from Norway. My great-grandmother came from Voss, Norway and immigrated to the United States in the early 1910's. Besides knowing up to my 3rd great-grandparents' names, that's all the information I have been able to find.

I can read Norwegian, but I am not very read up on historical occupations and or dwelling places, so I do not know what the exact translation of some words are by today's meaning, if that makes sense.

My great-great grandfather Odin Hedenskog had lived in a few different cities throughout Norway throughout his life but did not come to the US. He was born in Kristiania, moved to Langesund, Arendal, and then later on to Voss and I believe moved back to Arendal before he died. According to one census record I could find, he was listed as a clock maker under his occuaption.

So, this picture I included would be the name's of his parents. Syrine Pedersdatter and Nils Hedenskog (or also written as Hedenschau).

I would greatly appreciate if someone could make better sense of this clip from a census record for me, so I can potentially find more family members. It would mean so much to me.

https://preview.redd.it/czhicqttyvzd1.jpg?width=773&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=55b3597e1ed7524134644e3af1018d08956567fe

Hello my daughter is getting married next year, she was born in Norway. We moved from Norway too Danmark shortly after, where she meet an Irish guy. They’ve moved too Ireland and is getting married there next autumn. She needs to get her social security number from Norway (needed in Ireland even though she is a danish citizen) and we can’t seem too track it down. Can anyone help us. We have tried the Norwegian embassy without any luck.

Hello Norwegians!! I stayed in Norway for a period about a decade ago and I remember really enjoying a soft drink but I can’t for the life of me remember what it’s called, I think it might’ve been like “champs” or something.

Can you advise? Many thanks!

Hi everyone! I found a damaged dollar note in my possession (it has colored stains on it), and I'm wondering if it's possible to exchange it in Norway? I know that you can exchange a note if more than 55% of the note is intact, but does this apply to other currencies? Couldn't find info about that, so would appreciate any advices :)

Edit: I see people say it is mostly normal with advent calendars with 24 days. Reason I asked is I have seen calendars (both in real life and on Internet) with 25 days and thought it may be more normal than it actually is.

Hello everyone, Norway/Scandinavia has been a dream destination of mine for many years, and I'm considering it for a trip sometime in 2025. I've always marveled at the beautiful natural scenery of the country, all the green colors and the fjords. For context, I hail from a land of deserts, so I am quite enamored by this kind of natural scenery.

At the same time however, I really want to see the northern lights, are there particular months where I could get to experience both?

On an unrelated note, I am also a huge fan of your country's history, especially the viking age, and as such exploring museums/historical sites will also be on my agenda. :)

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Hello!

I’m a Texan headed to Norway soon! I have traveled in other European countries and unfortunately get nauseous unbelievably easy, so I have figured out that many EU countries have meds that are much better, have fewer side effects, and are cheaper than what I get in the US (at least for stomachs lol).

My question is- how are the medications in Norway? I’m considering stocking up on nausea meds and electrolytes in case they are half as amazing as what I have had in other EU spots, but could very well be making a bad assumption. Also- are there other meds I should see about getting for later use? Im assuming this is a no already- but as a Texan woman if there are medicines I should get now as reproductive help care slips I’d appreciate recommendations for that as well.

PS- this is my first post on Reddit so apologies if I make a newbie mistake. Thank you! :)

Is a one Master's accepted qualification for PhD position in Norway?

So I'm trying to apply for a PhD in ML in Norway, and while it's stated in the ad that a 5 years higher education is required, I'm not sure if my one year Master's counts here.

I have a four years bachelor's degree and a one year Master's consisting of coursework and thesis. I noticed that in Norway their Master's lasts two years + three years bachelor's.

I have reached out to the contact person listed on the ad, but was told to just go ahead and apply as they couldn't guarantee anything. However, I don't really want to waste my time and effort on stuff I'm not qualified for. Please if you are familiar with the process in Norway, let me know if this is worth attempting or not.

Note: I have already applied to a different PhD program in Norway, and was notified just yesterday of the composition of the evaluation committee, and a list of all applicants for the position. I feel like, my app might be thrown out, as I can see everyone (roughly)in the list has more than one year Master's degree.

Hi everyone. Just wondering if there are local thrift book stores either Oslo, Kristiansand and Stavanger? I usually read high fantasy and science fiction books. A couple of favorite authors on my shelf are Brandon Sanderson, Joe Abercrombie, Jay Kristoff, John Gwynne, etc. So based around this, I am wondering if there is some shop I can get lost walking down the isle full of books. I just miss the thrill of finding something in a pile of books.

Hi all,

can anyone recommend online clothing websites for corporate attire?

I've tried all the big fast fashion chains and Zalando, AboutYou, NaKd, Bubbleroom. I'm in an industry where people still dress semi-formal.

This is a pretty specific question, but in the exhibition section of Faith and Sacred Objects in the Middle Ages, there was a book next to a qr code that had pictures and descriptions of all the exhibitions in that section. It was supposedly for sale in the gift shop, but I couldn't find it in there. I thought of taking a picture of the book while I was in the museum so I could reference it later, but I stupidly decided I didn't need to (gambled wrong there).

Is there any chance anybody here knows the title of the book, so I can look up a copy? This is the link for the exhibition it was in, for reference. I was hoping I could just look at the museum store online, but it doesn't look like they list what they sell on their website, unfortunately.

https://www.historiskmuseum.no/english/exhibitions/transformation/index.html

Oslo was BEAUTIFUL, by the way. It was my first time in Norway, and I normally really dislike cities, but I couldn't believe now beautiful it was there. I definitely plan to go back, likely visiting Bergen or Tromsø next.

*edit

If I remember correctly, I think the book was square shaped, mostly black, and had a picture of the Jesus on cross carving that was hanging on display in the exhibit?

Hey, my gf lives in norway and im from the UK. Im wanting to purchase some things for her and mostly through amazon. In the past weve had to pay an extortionate amount of import tax when she goes to collect the item. Can someone run me down on how we can estimate how much import tax id roughly pay for sending an amazon package for example. I know I will have to pay the tax regardless which isnt the issue. Just whats the best way to make it cheaper or if there are websites that ship to norway to lower the cost.

Thank you!

Edit: Appreciate all the help guys. Super useful information. Probably going to order stuff to myself and send them over myself too as a gift. Thanks so much!

Hello community. Help me with one question please. I rent a private house in Norway and I am heating a furnace at home. I know that the chimneys of the stove should be cleaned at least once a year. How is it done in Norway, what do you use and is it worth buying "Soteks Sotfjerner"? Thank you.

Whats the best way to enjoy the lofted island? I know there’s a bus that can take you to the islands but we are currently debating whether we want to rent a car to have more flexibility and be able to enjoy it on our own pace. The second option would be to use public transportation and do more backpacking around the islands. If you have been to the lofoten islands, what did you do and did you enjoy it or would’ve done it differently?

Takk

We'll be taking our sailing boat to Norway and we we won't be able to exchange our European cooking gas bottles (Campingaz 907, if you're familiar with them, not available in Norway). I've heard that in Norway there are these Aga 2kg bottles (see picture), that could fit our small gas locker (any bigger bottle won't fit)

How common or easy to find are they? Do you know what kind of valve and regulator is required for them?