Government advisories for Norway
US State Department
US L1 · Normal precautionsExercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precaution in Norway . Norway is generally a safe destination for travelers. Be aware of landslides and avalanches. Norway’s steep mountains make these common. Heavy summer rain or winter snow accumulation can cause them. A special kind of clay called “quick clay” (kvikkleire) can cause ground to collapse in…
Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Jul 6, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
UK · no warningsNo FCDO travel warnings
Latest change: Removal of information about an ongoing air traffic controllers' strike ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Official notice Source: gov.uk · updated Aug 25, 2026
Government of Canada
CA 1 · Normal precautionsTake normal security precautions
Latest change: Health – editorial change
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca · updated Aug 11, 2026
Local scams and street crime
- Crime: There’s a small risk of petty theft, particularly at airports and railway stations in and around Oslo.
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Aug 25, 2026
Pregnancy and children: CDC health notes for Norway
- Measles (children): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .
CDC health page for Norway · CDC: pregnant travelers · CDC: traveling with children
Official notice Source: CDC Travelers' Health (US government, public domain). General information, not medical advice: see a doctor or travel clinic before you go.
German Foreign Office
DE · no travel warningNo travel warning
Official notice Source: Auswärtiges Amt · updated Oct 13, 2026
Read the official travel and safety advice
Dutch Foreign Ministry
NL · greenGreen: no special safety risks
De kleurcode van het reisadvies voor Noorwegen is groen. U kunt erheen reizen. Lees welke veiligheidsrisico’s er zijn.
Official notice Source: Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Nederland Wereldwijd (open data, CC0) · updated Jul 2, 2026
New Zealand SafeTravel
NZ · level 1Exercise normal safety and security precautions
Official notice Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, SafeTravel (CC BY 4.0) · updated 25 July 2025
Each government uses its own scale. Read the full advisory before you book or travel; regional differences inside a country can matter more than the headline level.
Entry requirements for Norway
🇬🇧 British passport holders
- Visa: You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Norway, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:
- Passport: Norway follows Schengen area rules . Your passport must:
Read the full UK entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Norway set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how Norway’s entry requirements apply to you, contact the Norwegian Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
Norway follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must:
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have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago, making it invalid for entry to the Schengen area
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have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue)
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or proof of right of abode. See Dual Citizenship.
Visa requirements
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Norway, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:
- as a tourist
- to visit family or friends
- to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events
- for short-term studies or training
The requirements for working in Norway are different.
If you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.
At Norwegian border control, you may also need to:
- show proof of your accommodation, for example, a hotel booking confirmation or proof of address for a second home
- show proof of your travel insurance
- show a return or onward ticket
- prove that you have enough money for your stay – the amount varies depending on your accommodation
Staying longer than 90 days in a 180-day period
To stay longer, you must meet the Norwegian government’s entry requirements. Check which type of visa or work permit you need with the Norwegian Embassy in the UK.
If you are in Norway with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.
Read about entry processes if you live in Norway.
New Schengen entry requirements
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area.
This means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. There is no cost for EES registration.
On your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before proceeding to the immigration desk. Follow directions from your travel operator or the staff at your port of entry. You may also need to provide either your fingerprint or photo when you leave the Schengen area. Children aged 11 or younger will not have their fingerprints scanned but can be required to have their photo taken.
You do not need to take any action before you arrive at the border on entry to the Schengen area, but EES may take each passenger extra time to complete so be prepared to wait longer than usual at the border and to allow more time for immigration controls when you depart the Schengen area. If you are departing the Schengen area by plane, allow extra time to reach your departure gate as EES checks may take place before boarding.
EES is replacing the previous system of manually stamping passports when visitors arrive in the Schengen area for short stays. You may be asked to input biometric details every time you enter or exit.
If you enter the Schengen area through the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or Eurostar at St Pancras International, any information will be taken at the border before you leave the UK.
Your digital EES record is valid for 3 years.
Read more information on the EU Entry/Exit System and to understand which countries are in the Schengen area.
If you are long-term resident in a Schengen country, you are exempt from EES in all Schengen countries. The full list of EES exemptions is on the EU’s official Travel Europe website.
If you believe you have been incorrectly entered into EES or your record of time spent in the Schengen area is incorrect, approach border officials when you next cross the Schengen border and request a correction. If you are exempt, carry documentation confirming your status. If you believe your time spent in the Schengen area has been recorded incorrectly, raise this with border officials and be prepared to provide supporting evidence if requested.
Svalbard
You’ll need your passport to travel to and enter the Svalbard archipelago.
Vaccine requirements
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Norway guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Norway. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
It is illegal to import whale meat from Norway into the UK. You could get a fine of up to £5,000 or a prison sentence.
Russian vehicle restrictions
There are restrictions on vehicles with Russian licence plates in Norway.
Taking food into Norway
You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EEA countries without special permission. There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons.
Taking money into Norway
Declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 25,000 Norwegian krone or more. If you do not declare it, you could get a substantial fine and temporary confiscation of the excess money, which may then be released only through a bank.
Official notice Source: UK Foreign Office · updated Aug 25, 2026
🇨🇦 Canadian passport holders
- Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Read the full Canadian entry requirements
Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.
The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.
We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.
Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.
European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)
The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is an electronic travel authorization (ETA) system. You will be required to apply online and pay for an ETIAS before you travel to any one of 30 European countries. Applications are not yet open. Apply only through the official EU website once the system is launched.
Dual citizens of Canada and participating countries
If you're a Canadian citizen but also a citizen of any of the participating countries, you will not be eligible to apply for an ETIAS. You must travel on your European passport. If you do not have a passport, or if you have an expired passport from the participating country of which you are also a citizen, you must apply for one or renew it before you travel.
If you are unsure whether you are a citizen of any of the participating countries, you must verify your status with the country's embassy or consulate in Canada before you travel, or you risk being denied entry to your destination.
If you are a Canadian with dual citizenship, you need to carry a valid Canadian passport to return to Canada by air.
Be cautious of fraudulent websites claiming to sell ETIAS authorizations.
Useful links
- Travelling to Europe
- Foreign representatives accredited to Canada
- Official ETIAS website – European Union
- Dual citizenship and ETIAS – European Union
Schengen area
Norway is a Schengen area country. Canadian citizens do not need a visa to travel to countries within the Schengen area. However, visa-free travel only applies to stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Stays are cumulative and include visits to any Schengen area country.
Member states may temporarily reintroduce controls at internal border crossings within the Schengen area. You may be required to pass through immigration controls when entering Norway, even if arriving from another Schengen area country. Verify if border controls are in effect before you travel to Norway.
If you plan to stay in the Schengen area for a longer period of time, you will need a visa. You must contact the high commission or embassy of the countries you are travelling to and obtain the appropriate visa(s) before your departure.
When you enter the Schengen area, the Entry/Exit System (EES) collects information about your trip as well as your facial image and fingerprints. You don’t need to take any action before you travel.
Useful links
- Schengen area
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Travelling to Europe
- Entry/Exit System (EES) – European Union
- Temporary Reintroduction of Border Control – European Commission
Vehicles with Russian license plates
Since October 2023, Norway has enforced an entry ban on vehicles registered in Russia with nine or fewer seats. This restriction is currently in place at the border and mirrors existing European Union sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Vehicles registered in Russia carrying Russian license plates will be refused entry into Norway.
Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia – Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Svalbard archipelago
While Svalbard is a Norwegian territory, it's not part of the Schengen area.
You must have a valid passport to enter Svalbard and meet Schengen area entry regulations when returning to Norway's mainland.
Entry and residence - Governor of Svalbard
Passport
Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.
Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.
Regular Canadian passport
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave the Schengen area.
Passport for official travel
Different entry rules may apply.
Passport with “X” gender identifier
While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.
Other travel documents
Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
Useful links
- Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Canadian passports and other travel documents
Visas
Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Business visa: not required
Work visa: required
Student visa: not required for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Children and travel
Learn about travelling with children.
Yellow fever
Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).
Official notice Source: Government of Canada · updated Aug 11, 2026
Other passports
Rules depend on your nationality, so we do not guess. Before you book:
- Read your own government's travel advice first (US travellers: State Department page for Norway).
- Not sure what your passport needs? Check the visa rules for your nationality (eVisas visa checker) or compare with VisaHQ. These are affiliate links: if you use their application service we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official government sites are usually cheaper and are linked above where we have them.
- Check your passport: many countries want it valid for 6 months after arrival and with blank pages.
- Check for an e-visa, travel authorisation or digital arrival card, and any vaccine rules (yellow fever is the common one).
- Ask your airline: they can refuse boarding if your documents do not match the rules.
New entry systems that affect Norway
EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
Reported to be in operation at the external borders of the Schengen area since April 2026, registering fingerprints and a photo instead of stamping passports. Allow extra time at first entry, especially in summer.
Reported: confirm on the official site Official page
Source: European Union · checked 2026-09-25
EU ETIAS travel authorisation
Not yet required, and no start date is confirmed. Do not pay any website for an 'ETIAS' today; when it starts, apply only through the official EU site.
Reported: confirm on the official site Official page
Source: European Union · checked 2026-09-25
Entry rules are set by each government and change without notice. This summary is for planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Confirm on the official government website and with your airline before you book or travel. Voyaggora is not a government agency and does not process visas.
Weather forecast, next days
Oslo
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Peak wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 12 Nov | Sleet | 2° / 3° | 19.0 mm | 21 km/h |
| Fri 13 Nov | Clear | 0° / 6° | dry | 21 km/h |
| Sat 14 Nov | Partly cloudy | 0° / 6° | dry | 17 km/h |
| Sun 15 Nov | Partly cloudy | 5° / 6° | dry | 21 km/h |
| Mon 16 Nov | Rain | 4° / 5° | dry | 15 km/h |
Live feed Forecast data: MET Norway (Locationforecast, CC BY 4.0), city local time. Forecasts change; for severe weather follow the official warnings above · updated
Essentials for travelers
Emergency 112 Ambulance 113 Fire 110
- Plugs: type C, F
- Power: 230 V, 50 Hz
- Traffic drives on the right
- Tap water: safe
- Calling code: +47
Compiled by Voyaggora from IEC World Plugs, government and consular sources. Confidence: high. Check with your embassy or hotel before you rely on it in an emergency.
Local language
Norge Norwegian · Norge Norwegian Bokmål · Noreg Norwegian Nynorsk
Essential phrases in Norwegian
| Hello | Hei | |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you | Takk | |
| Help! | Hjelp! | |
| Where is the hospital? | Hvor er sykehuset? | |
| I need the police | Jeg trenger politiet | |
| I need a doctor | Jeg trenger en lege | |
| How much is it? | Hvor mye koster det? | |
| Where is the toilet? | Hvor er toalettet? |
Country names come from the Unicode CLDR. Phrases are short standard translations; show them on your phone to ask for help.
Health and safety numbers for Norway
| Measure | Value | Year | What it means | World median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safely managed drinking water % of people | 99.1 | 2024 | Share of people whose drinking water is on their premises, available when needed and free from contamination. Origin: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme. World Bank data page | 80.6 (151 countries) |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 4.97 | 2023 | Generalist and specialist doctors for every 1,000 people. Origin: WHO Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, country data. World Bank data page | 1.62 (208 countries) |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 3.30 | 2023 | Inpatient beds in public, private and specialist hospitals for every 1,000 people. Origin: WHO, country data. World Bank data page | 2.39 (201 countries) |
| Measles vaccination % of children aged 12-23 months | 96 | 2024 | Share of young children who have had a measles vaccine dose. Origin: WHO/UNICEF. World Bank data page | 90 (193 countries) |
| Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people | 2.1 | 2019 | Estimated deaths from road traffic injuries for every 100,000 people. The newest year WHO published is 2019. Origin: WHO. World Bank data page | 14.9 (190 countries) |
| Intentional homicides per 100,000 people | 0.72 | 2023 | Unlawful deaths inflicted on a person with the intent to cause death or serious injury, for every 100,000 people. Origin: UNODC. World Bank data page | 2.61 (196 countries) |
These are yearly statistics, not live data. They are estimates by WHO, UNICEF, IHME and UNODC, republished by the World Bank, and they describe the whole country, not a city or resort. Countries measure and report these figures in different ways, and the year of the newest figure differs from row to row.
Official notice Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Underlying estimates by WHO, UNICEF, IHME and UNODC, republished by the World Bank, database updated 2026-11-11. World median worked out by Voyaggora from the same World Bank data (median of countries with data, each country's latest year). · checked
Local laws to know before you go (Government of Canada advice)
Written by the Government of Canada for Canadian travellers. Laws change; the full, current text is on the Government of Canada page.
Drugs
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect prison sentences, heavy fines and deportation.
Drugs, alcohol and travel
Drones
Norwegian and European laws regulate recreational and commercial drone operation.
You must register as a drone operator and apply for authorisation with the Norwegian authorities. Depending on the size of your drone and the intended use, you may also need to take a proof of competency exam.
Certain areas are restricted or off-limits for personal drones. These include:
- military sites
- embassies
- certain nature conservation areas
- within 5 km of airports
If you don’t comply with these laws, your drone could be confiscated and you could face heavy fines, arrest and detention.
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Official notice Source: Government of Canada, Travel Advice and Advisories for Norway. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada. The text is the Government of Canada's own words, shown unchanged (long entries end at a full stop); Voyaggora adds nothing and interprets nothing (advice last updated October 19, 2026 07:07 EDT; data file generated 2026-10-19). · checked
Taiwan travel warning
- Level 2 (yellow) 第二級：黃色注意 - 挪威 - Norway
Chinese label 黃色注意 (literally: yellow, pay attention) · text is in Chinese: open the original · published
Live feed Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan (BOCA) (dataset data.gov.tw/dataset/116026, Government Open Data License v1.0). The Chinese title is shown unchanged; the English wording of the level is a literal translation by Voyaggora. This is Taiwan's own government warning and does not mean BOCA endorses Voyaggora. · checked
Respiratory viruses in Norway this week (ECDC)
The latest weekly figures the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) publishes for Norway. Each row shows its own reporting week, because countries report on different schedules.
Visits to primary care
| Measure | Latest week | Rate | Previous weeks | Compared with previous week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influenza-like illness (ILI) consultations in primary care | 2026-W44 | 22.9 per 100,000 population | W40 17.8 · W41 17.8 · W42 19 · W43 22.2 | About the same as previous week (22.2) |
Tests in primary-care sentinel surveillance
| Virus | Latest week | Share of tests positive | Previous weeks | Compared with previous week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influenza | 2026-W44 | 8.7% positive of 23 tests* | W40 4.5% · W41 0% · W42 5.6% · W43 0% | Higher than previous week (0%) |
| SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus) | 2026-W44 | 13% positive of 23 tests* | W40 0% · W41 9.1% · W42 5.6% · W43 0% | Higher than previous week (0%) |
| RSV | 2026-W44 | 0% positive of 23 tests* | W40 0% · W41 0% · W42 0% · W43 0% | About the same as previous week (0%) |
Rates count visits to primary care for the named illness per 100,000 population, as reported to ECDC. Sentinel surveillance tests samples from a selected group of primary-care practices; the percentage is the share of those tests that were positive.
* Based on fewer than 30 tests, so the percentage can change a lot from one week to the next.
"About the same" means within 5% (rates) or within 1 percentage point (positive tests). Case definitions, testing and reporting differ between countries, and ECDC may revise past weeks.
Live feed Source: ERVISS, European Respiratory Virus Surveillance Summary (ECDC) · checked <time datetime="2026-11-12T02:02:01Z" data-rel>Nov 12, 02:02 UTC</time>
Dataset provided by ECDC based on data provided by public health authorities, scientific institutes or health care providers in the relevant reporting countries and/or by WHO. Figures selected, reformatted and compared by Voyaggora.
Emergency numbers in Norway
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 112 |
| Ambulance (emergency medical services) | 113 |
| Fire (fire department) | 110 |
From Wikidata (CC0). Wikidata is edited by volunteers and lists a role only where an editor has recorded one; check locally, for example with your embassy or hotel, before you rely on a number.
Live feed Source: Wikidata, Wikidata property P2852 “emergency phone number” · Wikidata data is CC0 (public domain) · checked
Is Norway on the UK visa national list?
Norway is not on the list of nationalities that need a visa for a visit (check the rules for your purpose).
List: Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor: Visa national list, paragraph VN 1.1(a), 115 countries and territorial entities. Latest change recorded by GOV.UK: Mar 5, 2026. This is only the visa national list; the Rules contain other conditions, so read the full page on GOV.UK.
Official notice Source: GOV.UK, UK Home Office · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 · checked
Is Norway on the US Visa Waiver Program list (ESTA)?
Norway is on the list of countries DHS shows as currently designated for the US Visa Waiver Program (program travel began Oct. 1, 1991).
DHS page “Last Updated”: Oct 28, 2026. The page lists countries; whether a particular traveller qualifies is set by DHS, see the page.
Official notice Source: Visa Waiver Program, US Department of Homeland Security · US government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. § 105) · checked
Canada visitor visa processing time for applications made from Norway
IRCC’s processing-time tool answers the question “Where are you applying from?”. For visitor-visa applications made from Norway, it shows:
- 41 days: Visitor visa (from outside Canada)
IRCC’s own figures, as of November 4, 2026. IRCC says: “Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.” The time depends on where the application is made, not on citizenship, and whether a visa or an eTA is needed depends on the traveller; check IRCC. Tool and details: IRCC check processing times.
Live feed Source: Check processing times, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · checked
Using your phone in Norway: EU Roam Like At Home
The European Commission says: “‘Roam Like At Home’ (RLAH) is automatically activated whenever you travel and use your phone abroad in any of the 27 EU countries, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Ukraine and Moldova.”
Page last updated: 6 November 2026. Quoted word for word from the Commission’s roaming page; operators set their own terms, so check with your mobile operator. More: Roaming, European Commission.
Official notice Source: Roaming, European Commission (DG CONNECT) · licensed CC BY 4.0 · text quoted unchanged · checked
Storm-surge and water-level forecast in Norwegian harbours (MET Norway)
Forecast water level for 12 Norwegian harbours, split into the tide and the influence of the weather (wind and air pressure), in metres. “Now” is the forecast step for the time this page was built; the highest values are the highest forecast steps from now to the end of the forecast window (Nov 14, 03:50 UTC at the latest). All times are UTC. Surge is the weather part of the water level.
| Harbour | Surge now (m) | Highest surge ahead (m) | Highest total water level ahead (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | +0.18 for 03:50 UTC | +0.40 Nov 13, 14:30 UTC | +0.59 Nov 13, 07:00 UTC |
| Stavanger | +0.19 for 03:50 UTC | +0.31 Nov 13, 11:00 UTC | +0.67 Nov 13, 11:30 UTC |
| Bergen | +0.13 for 03:50 UTC | +0.26 Nov 13, 23:50 UTC | +0.87 Nov 13, 11:50 UTC |
| Kristiansund | +0.13 for 03:50 UTC | +0.21 Nov 14, 03:50 UTC | +1.04 Nov 12, 11:20 UTC |
| Ålesund | +0.11 for 03:50 UTC | +0.28 Nov 14, 03:50 UTC | +0.98 Nov 13, 12:10 UTC |
| Trondheim | +0.11 for 03:50 UTC | +0.17 Nov 14, 02:40 UTC | +1.34 Nov 12, 12:00 UTC |
| Bodø | +0.04 for 03:50 UTC | +0.18 Nov 14, 03:50 UTC | +1.27 Nov 12, 12:50 UTC |
| Narvik | +0.07 for 03:50 UTC | +0.21 Nov 14, 03:10 UTC | +1.47 Nov 12, 13:10 UTC |
| Tromsø | 0.00 for 03:50 UTC | +0.04 Nov 14, 01:20 UTC | +1.16 Nov 12, 14:00 UTC |
| Hammerfest | +0.03 for 03:50 UTC | +0.07 Nov 12, 11:40 UTC | +1.18 Nov 12, 14:10 UTC |
| Honningsvåg | +0.07 for 03:50 UTC | +0.08 Nov 12, 09:00 UTC | +1.18 Nov 12, 15:30 UTC |
| Vardø | +0.07 for 03:50 UTC | +0.12 Nov 14, 03:50 UTC | +1.38 Nov 12, 17:30 UTC |
MET Norway: “Water level have two components: Tidal forces (TIDE) and the influence of weather (SURGE).” Values are metres above mean sea level. “Waves are not included in the forecast, only long period phenomena.” The total is surge plus tide. This is a forecast, not a warning: for warnings use the Norwegian authorities (yr.no). Documentation: api.met.no tidalwater.
Live feed Source: MET Norway STORMFLO water level forecast · Contains data from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET Norway), licensed under NLOD 2.0 and CC BY 4.0 (licence) · forecast file updated Nov 12, 2026, 03:03 UTC · checked
Solar wind right now (NOAA SWPC)
The magnetic field carried by the solar wind, measured by NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center feed, in nanotesla (nT). Bz is the north-south part of that field (GSM coordinates); a negative value means it points south. Of the 30 one-minute readings in the last 30 minutes, 27 were negative.
| Measure | Bz (nT) | Bt, total field (nT) |
|---|---|---|
| Latest 1-minute reading (Nov 12, 2026, 03:49 UTC) | −1.22 | 4.56 |
| Average of the last 30 minutes | −0.48 | – |
| Average of the last 60 minutes | −0.12 | – |
| Lowest 1-minute value in the last 60 minutes | −1.70 | – |
This is a measurement of the solar wind, not a forecast of the northern lights, and it says nothing about cloud or local darkness. NOAA publishes the aurora outlook here: NOAA SWPC aurora 30-minute forecast. The reading is 4 minutes old at the time this page was built. Data label in the feed: SOLAR1.
Live feed Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, real-time solar wind (NOAA / NWS, public domain; see NOAA disclaimer) · checked
More governments' travel advice for Norway
Australia: Smartraveller (DFAT)
AU · Exercise normal safety precautions
“Exercise normal safety precautions in Norway.”
Smartraveller page last changed Jul 16, 2026 · level and wording as published (text shortened to its opening sentences where long)
Read the official Australian advice
Live feed Source: Smartraveller (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence; terms on the Smartraveller copyright page). Attribution: “Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au”. Not an endorsement of Voyaggora by the Australian Government. Checked .
Belgium: FPS Foreign Affairs
Belgium publishes its advice as text. The opening text of its ‘Laatste update’ page (in Dutch):
“Zolang de gebruikelijke voorzorgsmaatregelen nageleefd worden, kan er in Noorwegen doorgaans veilig gereisd worden.”
Laatst bijgewerkt op (last updated) Sep 7, 2026 · text quoted unchanged, long text shortened to its opening sentences
Read the official Belgian advice (Dutch) · Translate to English
Live feed Source: diplomatie.belgium.be, FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Belgium. Information free of rights (Creative Commons-0), legal notice. Source and date shown as the ministry recommends. Checked .
France: Conseils aux voyageurs (France Diplomatie)
FR · vigilance normale
“L’ensemble du territoire est en vigilance normale (en vert).”
Level word, literal translation by Voyaggora: normal vigilance.
Sécurité: mise à jour le Sep 15, 2026; zones: actualisation le Mar 11, 2026 · text quoted unchanged
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Live feed Source: diplomatie.gouv.fr, Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères (France Diplomatie), Conseils aux voyageurs. Licence Ouverte / Open Licence version 2.0 (avril 2017), mentions légales; the source and the date of last update are shown as the licence requires. Excerpts are reproduced unchanged and may not show the whole advice: read the full official page. Not an endorsement of Voyaggora by the French government. Checked .
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Official weather warnings
- National weather service Kuling, B3, 13 november 06:00 UTC til 13 november 10:00 UTC. ·
Nordøst sterk kuling 20 m/s. Official alert - National weather service Storm, C3, 12 november 20:00 UTC til 13 november 10:00 UTC. ·
Nordlig liten storm 22 m/s. Official alert - National weather service Kuling, Storegga-Haltenbanken til 0-meridianen, 12 november 04:00 UTC til 12 november 06:00 UTC. ·
Nordlig sterk kuling 20 m/s. Official alert - National weather service Kuling, Aust-Tampen, 12 november 05:00 UTC til 13 november 00:00 UTC. ·
Nordlig sterk kuling 20 m/s. Official alert - Norwegian Meteorological Institute Gale Force, B3, 13 November 06:00 UTC to 13 November 10:00 UTC. ·
Alert: Northeast gale 8. Official alert - Norwegian Meteorological Institute Gale Force, C3, 12 November 20:00 UTC to 13 November 10:00 UTC. ·
Alert: North severe gale 9. Official alert - Norwegian Meteorological Institute Gale Force, Storegga-Halten Bank to Greenwich Meridian, 12 November 04:00 UTC to 12 November 06:00 UTC. ·
Update: North gale 8. Official alert - Norwegian Meteorological Institute Gale Force, East-Tampen, 12 November 05:00 UTC to 13 November 00:00 UTC. ·
Update: North gale 8. Official alert
Live feed Source: national weather service via WMO Register of Alerting Authorities (its own public CAP feed) · checked · shown in the service's own words
Ferries
Norway: ferry disruptions fjords and coast
No ferry disruptions reported on Norwegian routes right now.
Live feed Source: Entur, Norwegian public transport (NLOD) · Journey planner · checked
More live hazards and notices
Getting around
- Ships in Norwegian waters right now (AIS): 6,320 vessels transmitting, including 452 passenger vessels, 1176 cargo ships, 116 tankers, 2260 fishing vessels, 547 pleasure craft and 284 sailing vessels. Source: Kystdatahuset (Norwegian Coastal Administration) (NLOD 1.0). Checked .
- Planets tonight Above the horizon after dark (about 17:24 local): Saturn. Calculated from astronomy (astral, Astronomy Engine) and the IANA time zone database.
- Norwegian airports, departures in the next 4 hours: Oslo: 28 flights, 0 delayed, 0 cancelled; Bergen: 17 flights, 0 delayed, 0 cancelled; Trondheim: 10 flights, 1 delayed, 0 cancelled.
Source: Avinor flight data. Checked . - Wildlife (mostly moose) hazard roads: 1188 road segments signposted nationwide, about 2617 km total. If renting a car, slow down and watch for wildlife-danger signs, especially at dawn/dusk. Source: Statens vegvesen NVDB (NLOD). Checked .
- Oslo/Bergen toll ring rates (small car):
- Oslo toll ring (94 stations): 42.0 kr standard, 50.0 kr rush hour (06:30-08:59 and 15:00-16:59)
- Bergen toll ring (30 stations): 38.0 kr standard, 70.0 kr rush hour (06:30-08:59 and 14:30-16:29)
- Bike-share availability:
- Oslo (Oslo Bysykkel): 1,773 bikes, 3,638 free docks across 264 stations
- Bergen (Bergen City Bike): 0 bikes, 1,423 free docks across 97 stations
- Trondheim (Trondheim Bysykkel): 305 bikes, 1,220 free docks across 74 stations
Weather, sea and nature
- Norwegian airports, last hour to next 24 hours:
- Oslo (OSL): 581 flights in the window, 0 cancelled, 39 running 15+ minutes late (longest: TG954 arriving, 128 min)
- Bergen (BGO): 209 flights in the window, 0 cancelled, 1 running 15+ minutes late (longest: WF451 arriving, 87 min)
- Trondheim (TRD): 148 flights in the window, 1 cancelled, 2 running 15+ minutes late (longest: WF722 departing, 60 min)
- Stavanger (SVG): 123 flights in the window, 0 cancelled, 0 running 15+ minutes late
- Tromso (TOS): 132 flights in the window, 2 cancelled, 0 running 15+ minutes late
- UV index forecast, Oslo: peak 0.4 (low) around 10:00 UTC (Thu) in the next 24 hours, if the sky is clear. Cloud lowers it; protect your skin from 3 upward. Source: MET Norway (NLOD 2.0 and CC BY 4.0), forecast of 2026-11-12 01:32 UTC. Checked .
- Forecast at the summit, famous peaks (hour starting 03:00 UTC): Galdhopiggen (2,469 m): -15 °C, wind 9 km/h from 119°, cloud cover 100%, precipitation 1.8 mm in the next 6 hours. Computer-model forecast for the summit height, not a measurement; mountain weather changes fast and can differ greatly from the valley. Check the local mountain guides and avalanche service before climbing. Source: MET Norway (NLOD 2.0 and CC BY 4.0). Checked .
- Norway tides for boats and coastal trips: Tromso: water level 249 cm above chart datum (measured 03:00 UTC), next low tide about 212 cm at 04:00 UTC; Bergen: water level 96 cm above chart datum (measured 03:00 UTC), next low tide about 67 cm at 04:00 UTC; Longyearbyen: water level 131 cm above chart datum (measured 03:00 UTC), next low tide about 107 cm at 04:00 UTC. Source: Norwegian Mapping Authority (Kartverket) (CC BY 4.0). Checked .
- Oslo air quality now MET Norway's air-quality model gives central Oslo (Sentrum 1) an index of 1.4 for 03:00 UTC, in the "low" band (little health risk). Modelled concentrations: NO2 8 µg/m³, PM2.5 8 µg/m³, PM10 8 µg/m³. · Source: MET Norway (modelled forecast, not a measurement); Norwegian Licence for Open Government Data (NLOD) 2.0 and CC BY 4.0; credit: The Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET Norway); checked 02:45 UTC
- Norway flood and landslide danger: flood danger elevated in 359 of 1077 municipalities, landslide danger elevated in 359 of 1077 municipalities. Source: NVE (Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate). Checked .
- Norway avalanche danger: no region above normal (46 regions checked). Source: NVE / Varsom avalanche warning service. Checked .
Events, holidays and sport
- Tromsø · 7% chance of aurora overhead right now (Kp 1.0)
- Svolvær (Lofoten) · 6% chance of aurora overhead right now (Kp 1.0)
- Next public holidays: Christmas Day (Fri 25 Dec); Second Day of Christmas (Sat 26 Dec); New Year's Day (Fri 1 Jan) · Shops, banks and attractions may close and prices rise. Computed with the open-source python-holidays library (MIT); check the official calendar.
- Dark-sky citizen reports near you:
- Oslo: naked-eye limiting magnitude 6, SQM 21.05 (2026-10-17, 142 km away)
Prices and utilities
- Electricity mix Norway generated 98.8% of its electricity from clean sources in October 2026 (wind and solar 14.2%), with a carbon intensity of 28 gCO2e per kWh. · Source: Ember; CC BY 4.0, Ember (licence); checked 00:08 UTC
Other live notices
- Arctic sea ice extent: 8.71 million km² on 2026-11-10 (+0.56 million km² over the last 7 days). Sea ice changes the cruise and expedition season. Source: NSIDC Sea Ice Index, National Snow and Ice Data Center (cite NSIDC). Checked .
- Daylight today in Oslo (capital): sunrise 08:05, sunset 15:55 (7 h 49 min of daylight, local time Europe/Oslo); moon: waxing crescent, about 5% lit. Calculated from astronomy (NOAA solar-position equations), accurate to a couple of minutes; not an official feed. Moon phase from the mean lunar cycle. Updated .
- Light and clocks in Oslo (capital): Golden hour (soft photo light) 08:05 to 09:21 and 14:39 to 15:55; blue hour after sunset 15:55 to 17:00; daylight is shrinking by 5 minutes a day. Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sun 28 Mar 2027 at 02:00 (UTC+1 to UTC+2). Local time in Oslo: UTC+1. Calculated from astronomy and the international time-zone database; governments can change clock rules at short notice, so check before you travel. Not an official feed.
- Big Mac price A Big Mac (the Economist’s price gauge) cost 78.00 NOK, or US$8.05, in Norway in the July 2026 survey (United States: US$6.22). · Source: big-mac-data; CC BY 4.0, data from The Economist Big Mac index (licence); prices rounded to two decimals for display; checked 00:07 UTC
- Norwegian coast, navigation warnings (10 active):
- Ryvingen warning 428/2026 · 2026-11-11
RYVINGEN LIGHTHOUSE 57-58.08N 007-29.49E IS UNLIT. - RAUERFJORDEN warning 427/2026 · 2026-11-10
SUNKEN BARGE MARKED WITH WHITE AND YELLOW BUOY IN POS 59-13.5N 010-43.3E - VIKINBANKEN NORD warning 421/2026 · 2026-11-05
THE VISUND A PLATFORM IN POS 61-22.2N 002-27.5E IS CURRENTLY WITHOUT POWER. THE PLATFORM IS UNLIT AND HAVE NO AIS TRANSMITTING. KEEP CLEAR. - Farmannsøya warning 419/2026 · 2026-11-04
FARMANNSØYA LIGHT 64-11.57N 010-07.85E IS UNRELIABLE. - Reierskjer warning 416/2026 · 2026-11-02
REIERSKJER LIGHT 58-11.69N 008-23.28E IS UNLIT. - Norwegian coast warning 412/2026 · 2026-10-31
PIPELINE ANCHORED 311652 UTC OCT 26 IN POSITION 63-07.80N 007-48.30E. LENGTH 140 METERS, DIAMETER 1 METER. MARKED BY BUOYS AT THE ENDS.
Norwegian Sea, NAVAREA XIX: 3 active warnings, e.g.Not a substitute for official navigation warnings on NAVTEX or SafetyNET. Data: Norwegian Coastal Administration (Kystverket), NLOD; English text is machine-translated by Kystverket. Checked .- NAVAREA XIX warning 134/26
- 72-31.44n 020-20.63e - Transocean Enabler 67-01.61n 005-18.20e - Transocean Norg 133/26
- The Norwegian government has decided that Russian fishing vessels may only acces 114/26
- Ryvingen warning 428/2026 · 2026-11-11
Live feed Sources: NOAA / NWS (ash advisories from the ICAO Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres, aurora from the Space Weather Prediction Center), USGS, GeoNet New Zealand (CC BY 3.0 NZ) · checked
Model estimates, next 24 hoursNorway
- Model forecast Next 24 hours in Oslo (model forecast, not an official forecast): -1.2 to 0.4°C, 24.2 mm of rain, gusts to 52 km/h, cloud 98%. Derived from the NOAA GFS model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
- Sea state Sea off Norway in the next 24 hours (model, open water only): waves about 1.1 m, up to 5.3 m on the most exposed stretch. Not a swimming or boating safety signal: follow local flags and warnings. Derived from the NOAA GFS-Wave model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
- Air (model) Fine particles (PM2.5) in Oslo, modelled for the next 24 hours: about 4 µg/m³, within the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³. A model estimate for the city, not a measurement. Derived from the NOAA GEFS-Aerosols model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
These are computer-model estimates from NOAA open model data (model run 11 Nov 18:00 UTC), not official forecasts, measurements or warnings. The official advisories, warnings and live sources for Norway are listed on this page.
Pictures from space and the weather agenciesNorway
Credits: We acknowledge the use of imagery provided by services from NASA's Global Imagery Browse Services (GIBS), part of NASA's Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS). NOAA pictures are public domain and shown unaltered; this is not an endorsement by NOAA. Click a picture to open it at its source.
Air and fires near popular destinations
Air quality
- Oslo Good PM2.5 2.1 µg/m³ (median of 9 community sensors) ·
Live feed Air quality from OpenAQ (open data from Contributors of Sensor.Community, credited under their open licences) and U.S. EPA AirNow for US cities, plus community sensors from Sensor.Community (ODbL) where official monitors are missing. Readings are from the nearest monitors and can be a few hours old.
Rail and metro alerts
Oslo Ruter (metro, tram, bus, ferries)
57 active alerts (most important shown)
- Notice ·
Avstigning med rullestol på Frognerseteren stasjon - Notice ·
Holdeplass Refstadsvingen retning Nydalen flyttet - Notice ·
Holdeplass Stabekk stasjon i retning mot Bekkestua er flyttet ca. 50 meter bakover. - Notice ·
Holdeplass Abbediengen betjenes i Sigurd Iversens vei - Notice ·
Holdeplassene Tinghuset, Stortorvet, Lakkegata skole og Ekebergparken egner seg ikke for rullestolbrukere. - Notice ·
Innstilte avganger
Live feed Source: Entur and Ruter (NLOD) · Official status page · checked
Norway (Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso and more) Entur national real-time alerts
165 active alerts (most important shown)
- Notice ·
Innstilt Mysen–Oslo S - Notice ·
Tur innstilt - Notice ·
Færre vogner - Notice ·
VY1 Nationaltheatret - E H7-gate - Notice ·
The first minibus is confirmed and on its way. It will provide a shuttle service between Oppegård, Vevelstad and Ski as a replacement for trains. - Notice ·
Info S174
Live feed Source: Entur (NLOD) · Official status page · checked
Health and vaccines
Vaccines, malaria and yellow-fever certificate rules: TravelHealthPro country pages (UK Health Security Agency), CDC destination pages, UK Foreign Office health advice. Ask a travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks before you go.
Airport weather right now
| Airport | Temperature | Wind | Visibility | Conditions | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andøya ENAN | 0°C / 32°F | 12 kt from 80° | 6+ mi | Clear flying weather | |
| Bodø ENBO | 0°C / 32°F | 18 kt from 90° | 6+ mi | Clear flying weather | |
| Kirkenes/Høybuktmoen ENKR | -6°C / 21°F | 9 kt from 250° | 6+ mi | Clear flying weather | |
| Longyearbyen/Svalbard ENSB | -12°C / 10°F | 10 kt from 110° | 6+ mi | Clear flying weather | |
| Tromsø ENTC | -4°C / 25°F | 3 kt from 110° | 6+ mi | Marginal (some cloud/haze) | |
| Trondheim ENVA | 2°C / 36°F | 5 kt from 110° | 6+ mi | Clear flying weather |
Live feed Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · checked
Airport punctuality
| Airport | Departures on time | Arrivals on time | Flights operated | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo ENGM | 81.7% | 84.0% | 97.0% | Nov 10, 2026 |
Live feed Source: EUROCONTROL Data app (airport punctuality, published daily; figures shown as published, Voyaggora does not change them) · checked
Money
1 US dollar ≈ 9.49 NOK · 1 euro ≈ 10.61 NOK
Central-bank reference rate for Nov 11, 2026. Your card or exchange desk will differ.
Live feed Source: Frankfurter · checked
Official sources for Norway
- Weather service: Norwegian Meteorological Institute
- Weather warnings: MET warnings
- Disaster and civil protection: Official website
- Earthquakes and volcanoes: NORSAR / NNSN
- Health ministry: NIPH FHI
- Main airport or aviation authority: Avinor Oslo Airport
- Road conditions: Statens vegvesen
- Railways: Official website
- Emergency number(s): 112 / 110 / 113 (official page)
Links to the official government bodies, checked by us. Voyaggora does not run these sites. For anything urgent, use the official emergency number.
Voyaggora guides in Norway
Quick answers: is it safe to travel to Norway?
- Is it safe to travel to Norway right now?
- Official advice is to take normal or increased precautions. As of Nov 12, 03:53 UTC. The US State Department rates Norway Level 1 of 4, "Normal precautions". Canada says "Take normal security precautions". The UK FCDO has no warnings against travel to Norway. Advisory levels change and can vary by region within a country: check the official page before you travel. Sources: US State Department Canada UK FCDO.
- Are there any active weather or hazard alerts in Norway right now?
- As of Nov 12, 03:53 UTC, Travel Live shows these live hazard and alert sections for Norway: official weather warnings, more live hazards and notices, air quality and fires near popular destinations, rail and metro alerts. Each one on this page names its official source and the time it was checked. Worldwide storms, earthquakes and disasters are on the Travel Live hub.
- What do the advisory levels mean?
- US State Department: Level 1 exercise normal precautions, Level 2 exercise increased caution, Level 3 reconsider travel, Level 4 do not travel. Canada: take normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel, avoid all travel. UK FCDO: it advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to the whole country or to parts of it, or has no warnings. Each government uses its own scale, so the levels are not directly comparable.
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