Norway address format & examples

The country that leads the way in "friluftsliv" (open-air life) and references to Vikings as both the good guys and the bad guys, Norway is a country that can be tricky if you're addressing mail. There’s no shame in having to look up how to address a letter to Norway. Side note: Norway is a great place to see the midnight sun and polar nights if you're into that sort of thing. Ok, back to Norwegian address examples, here are some that are in an easy-to-follow format, complete with explanations if you get lost.

Also, you can try our suite of address validation tools for addresses in Norway. Simply enter a Norway address, and we'll format, standardize, and validate it faster than you can say “røkt laks.” Address formatting in Norway can be written out as follows:

1. Addressee line - The recipient's full name, using appropriate titles for the region.
2. Street and building number - Street names are listed first, followed by the building number without separating punctuation.
3. Postal code and city - Postal code first, then city or area, again without separating punctuation.
4. Country - This is often shortened to NOR