What is the best time to visit Norway?

The best time to visit Norway depends on your priorities. Many travellers visit year-round, though spring and autumn typically offer pleasant weather and smaller crowds at popular attractions like Sørlandets Kunstmuseum (Kunstsilo). Check weather patterns for Europe before booking.

What currency does Norway use?

Norway uses the Norwegian krone (kr). Exchange at banks or airports, and withdraw from ATMs with your debit card. Credit cards are accepted in most tourist areas.

What food should I try in Norway?

Fiskesuppe is one of Norway's most iconic dishes. Other must-try foods include Gravlaks and Fårikål. Eat where locals eat for the best experience.

How many countries can visit Norway visa-free?

93 countries can enter Norway without a visa, typically for up to 90 days. Check the full list and your specific requirements above.

Is Norway safe for tourists?

Norway is generally safe for tourists with normal precautions. As in any country, stay aware of your surroundings, avoid displaying expensive items, and use registered transport. Check current government travel advisories before your trip.

Norway Visa Requirements

Do you need a visa for Norway? 93 passports enter visa-free, usually for up to 90 days. Find your passport below.

Norway visa requirements

Visa-free

105

Visa required

Norway offers visa-free entry to 93 countries, with most stays allowed for up to 90 days. The remaining 105 passport holders need to apply at an embassy.

Countries that can visit Norway visa-free

93 countries can enter without a visa, usually for up to 90 days.

Europe

Asia

United Arab Emirates90d

Americas

Oceania

Other

AD90d

Antigua and Barbuda90d

Bahamas90d

Barbados90d

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina90d

Brunei90d

Bulgaria

Costa Rica90d

Cyprus

DM90d

El Salvador90d

Estonia

Grenada90d

Guatemala90d

Honduras90d

Hong Kong90d

Israel90d

Kiribati90d

KN90d

Kosovo90d

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Macau90d

Malta

Mauritius90d

MC90d

MH90d

Micronesia90d

Montenegro90d

Nicaragua90d

North Macedonia90d

Panama90d

Paraguay90d

PW90d

Saint Lucia90d

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90d

Samoa90d

Serbia90d

Seychelles90d

Slovakia

Slovenia

SM90d

Solomon Islands90d

Taiwan90d

Timor-Leste90d

Tonga90d

Trinidad and Tobago90d

TV90d

Ukraine90d

Uruguay90d

VA90d

Venezuela90d

Capital

Oslo

Language

Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål

Currency

Norwegian krone (kr)

Population

5.6M

Timezone

UTC+01:00

Visa-free access

93 countries

Travelling to Norway

Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country comprising the western and northernmost parts of the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe.

Norway is located in Northern Europe, Europe. The capital is Oslo, and the official languages are Norwegian Nynorsk and Norwegian Bokmål and Sami. The local currency is the Norwegian krone (kr). With a population of 5.6M, Norway is a smaller country in Europe.

Top places to visit in Norway

Sørlandets Kunstmuseum (Kunstsilo)

They carved thirty giant concrete grain tubes into a single hollowed-out cathedral to house the world's most provocative collection of Nordic modern art.

The Old Town (Gamlebyen)

Seventeenth-century cannons still stand guard over a star-shaped fortress where the inhabitants live inside a Dutch-engineered masterpiece of military precision and wooden charm.

Oslo Opera House

Most opera houses command you to sit in silence, but this one invites you to climb over its roof and run across its white marble slopes like a urban glacier.

Kunstsilo (Sørlandets Kunstmuseum)

A 1935 grain elevator has been surgically hollowed out to create a concrete cathedral that stores the most significant collection of Nordic modern art in existence.

Geirangerfjord

A deep-blue UNESCO-protected branch of the Storfjord encased by 800-metre vertical cliffs and the legendary Seven Sisters waterfalls; the landscape was sculpted by a 2,000-metre thick ice sheet during the last ice age; kayak the shoreline at 7 am when the water is a perfect mirror; the only sound is the rhythmic thundering of glacial melt hitting the fjord surface.

Bryggen

The 14th-century Hanseatic merchant quarter defined by a row of lean-to timber warehouses with sharp gables and secret alleyways; these sun-bleached structures have survived multiple fires and represent a 400-year trade monopoly; walk the wooden planked passages at dusk; the air carries a heavy scent of dried cod and old pine while the uneven ground creaks underfoot.

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What to eat in Norway

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Before you go to Norway

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay. Norway immigration may refuse entry otherwise.

Proof of onward travel

Carry a return or onward flight ticket. Airlines and border officers may ask to see it before allowing you to board or enter.

Currency: Norwegian krone

The local currency is kr. Exchange major currencies at the airport or city banks. ATMs are widely available in urban areas.

Language: Norwegian Nynorsk

Norwegian Nynorsk is the primary language. English is spoken in tourist areas and major cities.

Power & connectivity

Check Norway's plug type and voltage before packing. Buy a local SIM card at the airport for affordable data.

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Norway — your questions

It depends on your passport. 93 countries can enter Norway visa-free. Everyone else needs an embassy visa. Use the WorldCurio visa checker for your specific passport.