New ‘Living with Norweigans’ Guide for Moving to Norway

We’re happy to announce the new title of Living with Norwegians, a companion and follow-up book the Working with Norwegians book.

This guide is a collection of personal experiences, Norwegian stereotypes, and friendly advice on how to survive life in Norway. It’s the ideal starting point for someone who is curious about life in Norway and for those already in the process of making the move. Learn how to adapt to life in Norway and better understand the sometimes-peculiar Norwegians themselves.

The book will ship in early December but you can pre-order it today:

• Buy Living with Norwegians direct from us (includes free shipping in Norway and signed copies)
• Buy Living with Norwegians from ARK in Norway
• Buy Living with Norwegians from Tanum in Norway

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Get the guide for how to move to Norway!

1. WELCOME TO NORWAY
2. WHAT TO PREPARE AND PLANTest norway a few timesJoin an expat Facebook groupFinding a job in NorwayNavigating UDIGetting Your D numberFinding housing in NorwayForwarding your phone numberKeeping a postbox back homeStock up on meds and vitaminsTransferring money across bordersNetflix and chill with a good VPN
3. GETTING SETUPGetting to know the glory of duty-freeSetting up a Norwegian cell phoneSetting up a bank accountGetting your Vipps onDressing like a NorwegianUnderstanding the Law of Jante (Janteloven)Getting healthcareLearning the Norwegian language
4. HOW TO GET AROUNDRules for sitting on public transportationFrom the airport in style (and speed)Getting a Norwegian driver’s licenseBuy a TeslaRules for using an elevator in Norway
5. LIVE LIKE A NORWEGIANGet your tax cardGo cross-country skiingTry brunostAttend a nachspielMake tacos on Friday nightGet koselig and light a candle, or two, or twentyDo a dugnadGo to the hyttePitch a tent anywhere thanks to allemannsrettenTry snusEat a Kvikk Lunsj on top of a mountainAttend a julebordWatch “Grevinnen og Hovmesteren” on Christmas EveSee the northern lightsSee a fjordJump in a fjord, preferably a very cold oneBuy a douchebagTry smalahoveBecome an atheist (or at least act like one)Make fun of the SwedesCelebrate May 17Play Kahoot!Become a Norwegian citizen
6. SURVIVAL GUIDEMaking friends in a shy countryGet care packages sent from homeSleeping with NorwegiansGo shopping in SwedenEat a Grandiosa pizzaGo out in the sun, even if it’s winterTake your vitamin DGo to syden!Know the mountain weather rules (fjellvettreglene)
7. CLOSING
8. GLOSSARY