InterNations – Uniting Swedes living in Norway

Would you like to get in touch with other Swedes in Norway? Are you in need of help and advice from your Swedish compatriots? Or would you like to join other Swedish expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the "Stor-Oslo-regionen" to the south?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Norway or are still living in Sweden and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Norway offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Swedish expats in Norway, coming from all corners of Sweden - from Goteborg, over Stockholm to Uppsala.

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David Hicks

David Hicks

Thanks to my network on InterNations, I already had some contact persons to ask for support on coming to Oslo.

Amelie Barreau

Amelie Barreau

Enjoying the great spirit of our InterNations’ Oslo Community for the last few months, I am absolutely convinced of the vision to bring people from different nations together.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Swedes at our events in Norway

Attend our monthly events and activities for Swedes expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

The Tea Ceremony Performance Event in Central Oslo
Please read everything before pressing the “Join” button, and only press it if you are truly able to participate. This is not my original event, and I do not want to cause any trouble for the organizer. Therefore, I will only share the meeting location with people who send me a direct message. Pleas
Please read everything before pressing the “Join” button, and only press it if you are truly able to participate. This is not my original event, and I do not want to cause any trouble for the organizer. Therefore, I will only share the meeting location with people who send me a direct message. Pleas
Let's Have a Spa Day
Let's Have a Spa Day
Finally, the spring is coming Let’s meet at the Well and have a spa day together
Finally, the spring is coming Let’s meet at the Well and have a spa day together
Gratulere Med Dagen;  the Party After the Party!
I cant promise you the traditional champagne breakfast to start the day, but I can offer you a party after the party! We will meet up in a park in the afternoon in Gruneløkka area. Bring your drinks, something to eat, warm vibes and a sunny smile. Event will only take place if there is no rain. I w
I cant promise you the traditional champagne breakfast to start the day, but I can offer you a party after the party! We will meet up in a park in the afternoon in Gruneløkka area. Bring your drinks, something to eat, warm vibes and a sunny smile. Event will only take place if there is no rain. I w
The Beach Party
The Beach Party
Welcome to "The Beach Party" WHAT TO BRING: Your sunny smile! Please bring your own food and drinks! If you want to sleep there overnight, a sleeping bag/ hammock etc. Bring your swimming gear, music boxes, and beach games! TRANSPORT: Bus 30 runs all day at 10 min intervals (30N all night long). G
Welcome to "The Beach Party" WHAT TO BRING: Your sunny smile! Please bring your own food and drinks! If you want to sleep there overnight, a sleeping bag/ hammock etc. Bring your swimming gear, music boxes, and beach games! TRANSPORT: Bus 30 runs all day at 10 min intervals (30N all night long). G

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Why Swedish expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Swedish members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Sports Group
Sports Group
Spontaneous Activities Group
Spontaneous Activities Group
DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
Foodie & Coffee Group
Foodie & Coffee Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Norway from Swedish Expats

Of course, expat living in Norway is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Swedes is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Norwegian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Swedes in Norway, residing in Oslo, Bergen, Tromsø and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Swedes in Oslo or Swedes in Stavanger.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Swedish food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Norwegian InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Sweden in Norway.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Norway Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get köttbullar in Bergen.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Norway to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Swedish embassy.

From the "Stor-Oslo-regionen" to the south to the "Land of the Midnight Sun", beyond the Arctic Circle, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Swedish expats in Norway.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Swedes in Norway

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Norway. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Norwegian lutefisk, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Oslo’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see medieval and early modern Hanseatic trading centres as well as other beautiful landmarks in Norway.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Sweden and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hallå from our Swedes living in Norway!

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