Looking for a job in Norway can feel like a puzzle at first. The market is transparent, the hiring process is structured, and there are a few platforms that do most of the heavy lifting. If you learn where Norwegians actually look for work, what keywords to use, and how to present your application in … Read more
If you spend any time in Norway, you’ll notice Norwegians paying for everything with their phones. That orange logo is Vipps, our go-to app for splitting dinner, buying a waffle at a flea market, or sending money to a friend in seconds. As a foreigner, you can absolutely join the party, but there are a … Read more
Becoming a parent in Norway comes with a strong safety net, and maternity leave is a big part of that. We use the broader term parental leave a lot here, because both parents have individual rights and a shared pot of time to take. Still, if you’re pregnant and planning time off, there are a … Read more
Trondheim is one of Norway’s most liveable cities, with a compact center, a huge student population, and quick access to forests and fjord. If you are moving here to study at NTNU, relocating for work, or testing the city for a year, you will find a rental market that is competitive in late summer and … Read more
Moving to Norway means stepping into a system that is tidy, digital, and pretty strict about rules. Paying tax here is straightforward once you understand the flow: register yourself, get the right ID and tax card, check your tax return, and pay what is due. As someone who grew up in Norway and has helped … Read more
Bodø has grown from a windy northern town into one of Norway’s most interesting small cities. With a lively food scene, easy access to the Lofoten gateway, and a brand-new airport district on the way, demand for rentals has climbed. If you are moving here for work, study at Nord University, or planning a long … Read more
Moving to Oslo or changing apartments and wondering what rent looks like? You’re not alone. Norway’s capital is a high-demand city with a tight housing market, and prices reflect that. As someone born and raised here who has rented in several neighborhoods, helped international arrivals settle in, and watched the market through cycles, I’ll walk … Read more
Bergen is Norway’s rain-soaked charmer, wedged between seven mountains and the sea. It is a university city, a shipping and energy hub, and a magnet for outdoorsy people who want fjords at their doorstep. That mix keeps the rental market lively year-round and extra competitive every late summer when students arrive. If you are planning … Read more
Bø in Telemark is a small, lively town with a big student presence thanks to the University of South-Eastern Norway campus. Set between rolling farmland and the hills toward Lifjell, it offers that blend of nature, community, and convenience many people are chasing. If you are planning a move for studies, work, or a slower … Read more
Tromsø is a small city with big energy, wedged between mountains and sea far above the Arctic Circle. It is a university town, a research hub for polar science, and a gateway to the northern lights and midnight sun. All that popularity puts steady pressure on the housing market. If you are moving here to … Read more