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InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Oslo

Hello to all Americans in Oslo! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Oslo? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Oslo which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for stuffed turkey?

Although Oslo has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Oslo, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

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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.

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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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Why you'll love InterNations in Oslo

20,972
members in Oslo
1,176
American members
20
monthly events
18
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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What American expats love about living in Oslo

To gain a better understanding of expat life in Oslo, we asked our American members for their opinions. Let’s start with the positive ones first.

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What makes life in Oslo so enjoyable for me is its location close to Europe, the social security system and political stability. — American expat living in Oslo
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For me, one of the highlights of living in Oslo is its comfortable and relatively easy way of life. Great work-life balance with good working environment. — American expat living in Oslo
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I like that I have easy access to travel to Europe, better exchange rate, higher salary levels than in other European countries. — American expat living in Oslo
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One of the things I really like about Oslo is that you get the sense that people genuinely care about their community and their fellow citizens. — American expat living in Oslo
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Now let's see some common negative topics that our American members had on their minds:

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What bothers me most about Oslo is the lack of choice when it comes to food and cultural events, the lack of variety, and just how identical the city is. — American expat living in Oslo
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Healthcare system in Oslo is simply terrible. Doctors don’t provide information and show no respect. To receive most types of medical care, you need a referral to a specialist, which is often refused without good reason, as the healthcare system is overloaded. — American expat living in Oslo
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I suppose it’s just the normal thing here to do what the doctor says and not ask any questions. When you do ask questions, they openly show hostility. Although most doctors speak English, and you’re allowed to have a translator during your appointment, after-care instructions and recommendations for future care are provided only in Norwegian, and you’re not entitled to a translation of them. — American expat living in Oslo
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The things I don’t like about Oslo are the high cost of living, the negative attitude towards foreigners (often taking the form of racism), the sense of cultural superiority shown by many Norwegians, the lack of cultural diversity, the limited choice of food, and an awful weather/climate. — American expat living in Oslo
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What annoys me about Oslo is the passive-aggressive attitude and the tendency to avoid potential conflicts. Ignoring problems instead of solving them. Denying that life here isn’t perfect, and that some things (such as customer service, racism, inequality, and so on) could be improved. — American expat living in Oslo
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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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Connect at Our Events in Oslo

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Oslo. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Oslo. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Oslo.

Photo Exhibition Outdoors
Photo Exhibition Outdoors
Let’ enjoy an exhibition opening about contemporary photography!
Let’ enjoy an exhibition opening about contemporary photography!
Join the InterNation Pub Quiz Team!
Join the InterNation Pub Quiz Team!
Come join in on an exciting and fun night of quizzing! The quiz are held in English. (I will book a place for 5 people, but if more people wants to come we can just split into more teams..)
Come join in on an exciting and fun night of quizzing! The quiz are held in English. (I will book a place for 5 people, but if more people wants to come we can just split into more teams..)
A Taste of Italy
A Taste of Italy
Sunday Funday: Board Games & Socializing
Sunday Funday: Board Games & Socializing
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some friendly faces to join me for a low-key Sunday afternoon in Oslo. I can’t think of a better way to slow down than sharing a few games and good conversation with all of you. Whether you enjoy deep strategy or lighter games, you’re more than welcome to join the tabl
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some friendly faces to join me for a low-key Sunday afternoon in Oslo. I can’t think of a better way to slow down than sharing a few games and good conversation with all of you. Whether you enjoy deep strategy or lighter games, you’re more than welcome to join the tabl

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

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

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Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Oslo and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Oslo.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Oslo and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Oslo Community today!

Meet Fellow Americans in Oslo at Our Events

Our community in Oslo is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Oslo’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other American expats to explore the "Stor-Oslo-regionen" to the south. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the USA in your local community as well as Americans in Norway nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Americans living in Oslo!

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