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Essential apps for
Norway
Norge
NorwegianNOK5 apps
Norway is breathtaking and expensive. Most people speak English. Bolt and Foodora cover the basics.
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Power & Plug
TypeC / F
Voltage230V
Freq50Hz
Standard European.
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Basic phrases
Norwegian
- HelloHeihay
- Thank youTakktahk
- Excuse me / SorryUnnskyldOON-shewl
- YesJayah
- NoNeinay
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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.
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All Norwegian phrases
Hello
Hei
hay
Thank you
Takk
tahk
Excuse me / Sorry
Unnskyld
OON-shewl
Yes
Ja
yah
No
Nei
nay
Please
Vær så snill
vair saw snil
Goodbye
Ha det
hah deh
How much?
Hvor mye koster det?
voor MEE-eh KOS-ter deh
Where is the bathroom?
Hvor er toalettet?
voor air too-ah-LET-teh
The check, please
Regningen, takk
RYE-ning-en tahk
I don't understand
Jeg forstår ikke
yai for-STORE IK-keh
Do you speak English?
Snakker du engelsk?
SNAH-ker dew ENG-elsk
Help!
Hjelp!
yelp
Delicious
Nydelig
NEW-deh-li
Cheers
Skål
skawl
Briefing
What to know before you go
✓ 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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