How I Finally Made Friends in Norway

Making friends in Norway isn't always straightforward, people here tend to have their close circles set early, and breaking into that as an outsider takes a different approach than I was used to back in the UK. In this video I'm sharing how I made my first Norwegian friend, what actually worked, and a few things I'd do differently if I could go back. Here's what I did to meet and make friends when I moved to Norway: 00:46 The stereotype that Norwegians don't want friends (and why it's not true) 01:13 Making my first Norwegian friend 02:46 The different groups of people you'll meet in Oslo: internationals and immigrants, lifelong locals, and Norwegians from out of town 04:45 How to actually find Norwegians who are open to new friendships (Facebook groups, clubs, approaching people first, and yes, Snapchat) 07:47 How Janteloven affects friendships here 09:19 Dealing with the language barrier 11:37 Internationals or Norwegians, who's actually easier to befriend? 12:46 The early mistakes I made that pushed people away 13:32 The one surprising trick that actually worked 14:23 A quick recap of everything I learned If you're a Brit or any immigrant living in Norway and struggling to make friends, I hope this gives you a realistic, encouraging look at what's actually possible. 💬 Join the Conversation: Have you struggled to make friends in a new country? Or are you a fellow expat in Norway with your own tips? Let me know in the comments, I'd love to hear your experiences! 🔔 Subscribe for more videos on life in Norway, expat tips, and travel:    / @emmawallond   📲 Follow Me: @emmawallond on everything Instagram:   / emmawallond   TikTok:   / emmawallond   #Norway #MakingFriends #UKtoNorway #LifeInNorway #ExpatLife #Janteloven #MovingToNorway #BritAbroad