Norwegian People
Getting to know the behaviour and quirks of Norwegian people is an important first step in relocation.
This won’t be a problem if you’re from another Nordic country. If you come from the USA or the Mediterranean, get ready for an adjustment!
The Norwegian personality
Like other Scandinavians, Norwegians tend to keep themselves to themselves. This often comes across as rude. But it’s actually a form of politeness.
New arrivals often find it difficult to make friends, which is a big reason why immigrants tend to stick together. Expat social groups are common. It can be difficult to break into Norwegian social groups, but it can be done. Join volunteer organisations or offer to organise social events at your workplace.
Notable Norwegians
There are more Norwegians on the world stage than you might realise! From world-famous pop stars to senior politicians, Norway has produced many well-known names. We profile some of them in this section. We also take a look at famous Norwegian people who aren’t so well-known outside Scandinavia.
The young Norwegian footballer who signed for Real Madrid is now making a name for himself in the Dutch League. As a 16-year-old, Martin Ødegaard was the name on the lips of every football fan (or...
One of the greatest ever Norwegian athletes, professional biathlete Ole Einar Bjørndalen has recently announced his retirement at the age of 44. The most successful ever male Winter Olympian, Ole Einar Bjørndalen is a true Norwegian sporting...
Norwegian footballers made a splash in the Premier League in the 1990s, but who are the famous names of today? Like most of the world, football is a pretty big sport in Norway. Following skiing and...
An introduction to Norwegian music: From the latest rising stars to one of the biggest names in pop that keeps on touring. Norway gets a lot of attention for its Black Metal scene, and while there...
Revealed! The truths and the myths of widely-held views about Scandinavian people. What comes into your mind when you hear the word Scandinavia? Is your view of the Nordic people defined from experience? Or is it...
Meet the 37-year-old mother who just became the most successful Winter Olympian of all time. When Norway's Marit Bjørgen crossed the finish line of the women's cross-country skiing 30km mass start classic at the Pyeongchang 2018...
Norwegians have left their mark on the globe over the years, but how many of these famous Norwegian people are you familiar with? Norway is well known as a large exporter of petroleum, but this small...
It's only in the last few years that the colourful work of the Norwegian painter has become known outside of Norway. Although both artists are expressionists who used lurid colours to record brilliant Norwegian summer evenings...
The former child star has grown into a popular Norwegian singer. Eight years ago, little Agnete Kristin Johnsen stole the hearts of Norwegians up and down the land as she led her band, the Blacksheeps, to...
Almost out of nowhere, everyone in Norway and the UK seems to know the name Aurora, and not because of the northern lights. The 19-year-old singer, real name Aurora Aksnes, grew up near Bergen and was only discovered...