🇳🇴 Northern Europe
Cities & towns in Norway
Where you land inside Norway matters more than the country itself. Browse the most popular cities for American expats, or take a 60-second quiz to surface the top 5 that fit your lifestyle.
Find your city in Norway
Answer 8 quick questions about pace, beaches, transit, and budget — we'll rank the top 5 cities.
Oslo
Pop. ~700,000
Compact Nordic capital surrounded by fjord and forest — expensive but effortlessly livable.
Walkability
9/10
Beach access
5/10
Expat community
8/10
Housing cost
9/10
Bergen
Pop. ~290,000
Rainy fjord city with UNESCO wharves, mountain trails, and Norway's most photogenic old town.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
4/10
Expat community
6/10
Housing cost
8/10
Trondheim
Pop. ~215,000
Student-heavy northern city with a river running through it — Norway's tech and research hub.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
3/10
Expat community
6/10
Housing cost
7/10
Stavanger
Pop. ~145,000
West coast oil-and-gas capital — most international city in Norway with strong expat community.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
6/10
Expat community
8/10
Housing cost
8/10