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title: "Norway for digital nomads: 5 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/norway
description: "Norway for remote workers: 5 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Oslo (68/100). Norway has no digital-noma…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Norway for digital nomads: 5 cities compared (2026)

Norway has 5 cities in the dataset. Oslo scores highest under balanced weights at 68/100. Norway has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Norway, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Oslo | 68 | 3586 | 62.8 | Fjord and forests; Safe and clean | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/oslo |
| 2 | Stavanger | 67 | 3586 | 83 | Preikestolen and Lysefjord; Gamle Stavanger wooden houses | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/stavanger |
| 3 | Bergen | 67 | 3586 | 71.2 | Bryggen wharf; Fjord trips | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/bergen |
| 4 | Tromsø | 66 | 3500 (national estimate) | 91.5 | Northern lights season; Polar night and midnight sun | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/tromso |
| 5 | Trondheim | 65 | 3586 | 91.6 | NTNU university; Nidaros Cathedral | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/trondheim |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 0.7 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 85th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 89/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 82.9 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.97 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | very-high | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 90 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | freedom of movement |
| UK | 90 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Norway yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/oslo-vs-stavanger
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/bergen-vs-oslo
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/oslo-vs-tromso
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/oslo-vs-trondheim

## FAQ

### Is Norway good for digital nomads?

Oslo scores 68/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 243 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Norway's 5 cities average 66.6/100. Strongest factors in Oslo: quality of life and air quality; weakest: climate.

### What is the cheapest city in Norway for a remote worker?

Oslo, at about $3,586 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Trondheim is the most expensive city-priced option at $3,586.

### Does Norway have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Norway without a visa?

US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): freedom of movement. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Norway has the fastest internet?

Trondheim, with a measured median download of 91.6 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Norway?

Norway records 0.7 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 85th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

HTML page: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/norway