Norway
Dating in Norway for expats, from Oslo to Bergen
Fjords, forests and a love of the outdoors: meet singles in Norway who also moved here, or who would like to meet someone who did. Joining costs nothing.
- Free to start
- Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim
- In English
- Many manually verified members
In short
Dating in Norway is unhurried: people take their time, keep dates simple and split the bill as a matter of course. ExpatSingles is free to join; tell it your town and who you hope to meet, and it suggests singles in Norway near you every day.
- Who: expats and internationals in Norway, and Norwegians who enjoy meeting people from abroad.
- Free of charge: a profile, new suggestions each day, a badge check and a few daily messages.
- Where: three first dates, in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim, listed below.
- VIP: no message limit; you see the price for your account before you pay.
Most internationals move to Norway for work: Oslo for its wide job market, Stavanger for energy, Bergen for the maritime industry and Trondheim for research. The biggest expat communities are in Oslo, Bergen and Tromsø. Dating in Oslo or anywhere else in Norway is easier when you can see who is single nearby.
Why singles in Norway try online dating
Norwegians can be reserved with strangers, so a first message helps.
ExpatSingles in Norway
Making a life in Norway and hoping to share it? That is what ExpatSingles is for
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Same journey
Members have moved countries or want a partner who has, so the dark winters, the language course and family abroad are familiar topics.
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English is fine
Most Norwegians speak English, so you can start right away.
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Near you
Your suggestions stay within the distance you choose.
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Kept private
Others see your username and nearest town; your name and email are never shown.
First date ideas
Three first dates in Norway
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Oslo
The Opera House roof
A marble roof built to be walked on, with wide views over the fjord and the Bjørvika waterfront.
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Bergen
Bryggen
The old Hanseatic wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where narrow wooden alleys hide small shops and studios.
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Trondheim
Bakklandet
Cobbled streets and colourful wooden houses across the Old Town Bridge, full of small cafes.
Dating culture in Norway: simple, equal and outdoorsy
Norwegians tend to be reserved when dating and take their time before sharing much about themselves, so a quiet first date is normal. Directness and honesty are valued, and so is being on time.
Dates are often simple: a coffee, a walk in the forest or a picnic by the fjord. Friluftsliv, life in the open air, is part of Norwegian culture, and so is kos, the cosy feeling of a good evening in.
Splitting the bill is common and reflects the country's egalitarian values. Most people speak English well, and a few words of Norwegian are always welcome.
Free to join
Oslo, Bergen or Trondheim: someone nearby may want the same
Set your town and see new suggestions each day. Your profile and the badge check are free.
Join freeHow to start dating in Norway on ExpatSingles
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Make your profile
Free: a username, a photo and your town.
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Set your distance
Choose how far from home your suggestions may be.
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Verify yourself
With an ID at no cost, or a short video call with a moderator.
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Say hei
A few messages a day are free; VIP lets you write without a limit.
Dating safely in Norway
- A cafe or the waterfront. Meet in a public place for the first time, a cafe or a busy waterfront, and tell a friend your plans. Keep the conversation on ExpatSingles until the first meeting; the site warns you if a match pushes to continue on WhatsApp or a similar app.
- Careful with money and details. The Norwegian Police advise never sending money to someone you have not met, being careful about sharing too much about yourself online, and talking to someone you trust if a contact asks for financial help.
- Bank first, then police. If you have been scammed, call your bank at once to try to stop the payment, then contact the police on 02800, or +47 02800 from a foreign phone. In an emergency, call 112.
What ExpatSingles costs in Norway
In Norway your profile, the daily suggestions, the verification check and a few messages each day cost nothing. ExpatSingles has no prices in Norwegian kroner, so before any payment you see what VIP would cost for your account, and nothing is charged until you decide. See what VIP and VIP Plus include.
Dating in Norway: questions from expats
What is dating in Norway like?
Dating in Norway is relaxed and equal: people take their time, dates are simple, often outdoors, and splitting the bill is normal. Honesty and punctuality are valued.
Where can I meet singles in Norway?
You can meet singles in Norway on ExpatSingles wherever you live: your suggestions follow your own town and distance. Most expats live in and around Oslo, with large international communities in Bergen and Tromsø too.
Is ExpatSingles free in Norway?
ExpatSingles is free in Norway to join and use: profile, new suggestions daily, a badge check and a few messages every day. If you want VIP, its price for your account is shown before you buy.
Can I date in Norway without speaking Norwegian?
You can date in Norway without speaking Norwegian: most Norwegians speak good English. A few Norwegian words still make a good impression.
How do I report a romance scam in Norway?
To report a romance scam in Norway, call your bank first if money has gone, then the police on 02800. In an emergency, call 112.
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