One of the easiest ways to adjust to life in another country is to feel a sense of belonging, either by feeling part of the wider community or carving out your own path.
Norway has consistently been ranked as one of the hardest places for foreign residents to settle and feel accepted. We asked foreigners in Norway what needs to change.
Making new friends can sometimes be easier said than done in the socially reserved country of Norway. Here are our picks of the places where you can meet new people in Norway.
A new report has highlighted the best and worst things about life in Oslo in 2025 including the safety and access to nature... as well as the lack of food options. How does it square up to other European cities?
There are major differences in health, well-being, and finances among Oslo’s foreign residents, according to a new report on living conditions in the capital.
Norway’s capital, Oslo, has traditionally had a divide between residents living on the west side of town and those on the east. While the borders have blurred more recently, a new report into public health has shown the gap still exists.
There are many great places to live in Norway. However, some places have attracted a reputation, either warranted or perhaps unfairly, for not exactly impressing residents and visitors.
From taking up new hobbies, tweaking their diets, and placing a more Norwegian name on their CV to changing how they act in social situations, foreigners in Norway have shared their stories of fitting in.
Oslo is a safe city to live in, but that hasn’t stopped certain areas from picking up a bad reputation. So, which parts of Oslo suffer from bad press, and do you really need to steer clear of them?
Norway has been ranked as the seventh-happiest country in the UN World Happiness Report, a far cry from its last first-place finish in 2017. Researchers have said that several factors have hit the happiness of Norwegians.
High wages and an excellent work-life balance could be expected when working for a Norwegian firm, The Local's readers have said. However, not everything about Norwegian companies was so great.
Norway is home to many picturesque towns and cities. However, there are a few places that fail to inspire its residents. Tell us about the dullest place you've visited or lived.
Norway consistently ranks as a difficult country for foreign residents to live in, particularly when it comes to settling in. As part of a survey, let us know what Norway needs to do to be more inclusive.
Norway has consistently been ranked as one of the hardest countries in the world to settle in and establish a support network. The latest report from InterNations continues this trend.
Norway is not particularly racist, according to the readers who replied to our survey, with less than one in six telling us they felt "very unwelcome" in the country. However, several reported occasional experiences of subtle racism.
Every year Nordic countries top the table of the happiest places on Earth in the World Happiness Report. However, in recent years Norway has been ranked the least happy among the Nordics.
Norway is typically ranked as one of the hardest countries for foreigners to settle in. The Local's readers have shared their tips for improving the quality of life in Norway.
Norway is a nation of homeowners. However, its foreign residents are less likely to have a place of their own and more likely to live in smaller, cramped homes, according to new research.
The Local asked readers whether they saw their long-term future in Norway, and the overwhelming majority said they did. Here's why foreign residents in Norway want to stay.
One of the toughest things about settling in a country is finding and making new friends. We'd like to hear your advice on how to get over this obstacle in Norway.
Norway has recently been ranked one of the worst countries for foreigners. Readers of The Local shared their views on whether life in Norway is really that bad.
Norway has been rated the worst Nordic country for international residents and the second worst overall due to it being expensive, hard to settle, and lacking in cultural, dining and nightlife options, according to a survey of foreign nationals.
