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The continuously built-up areas in Norway (urban areas) with the highest population are: [1] Oslo, the capital and largest city in Norway. Bergen. Stavanger. Trondheim. Rank. Urban area. Population. Municipality.
RankUrban AreaPopulationMunicipality11,082,5752269,5483Stavanger / Sandnes234,757Stavanger Municipality Sandnes ...4196,948- Oslo
- Bergen
- Stavanger
- Trondheim
- Drammen
- Kristiansand
- Tromsø
- Tønsberg
- Ålesund
- Fredrikstad/Sarpsborg
The capital city of Norway, Oslois the prime stop for urban living in Norway. Being the major transportation hub in the country, if you’re visiting or moving here chances are you will set foot in Oslo on at least part of your trip. The city has a population of around 600,000. But that increases to around two million when you consider the wider urba...
A hugely popular destination for travellers, Bergenis the second largest in Norway. This west coast city has a very different vibe from the capital. One of the reasons is its relatively small population. Despite how the tourist crowds sometimes make it feel, Bergen's population is just 280,000. Even when including the wider metropolitan area, the n...
West coast is the best coast; Stavanger adds another tally to the count of great Norwegian cities situated on the left side of the country. A former European Capital of Culture, Stavanger boasts great things both in and outside of the city. Classical Norwegian architecture, vibrant nightlife, amazing food, you name it and Stavanger has it. A univer...
Trondheim is a big little city that lies smack dab in the middle of Norway. With a population just under the 200,000 mark, Trondheim offers a great balance of city life with a more relaxed feel. Home to one of Norway's largest educational institutions, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim is home to several thousand ...
Centrally located in the eastern and most populated part of Norway, Drammen is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. A sleepy feeling town, Drammen overs a more peaceful urban setting. Walks along the river should be a priority for anyone and is a good way to check out all the museums, churches, and other buildings in the city. Quite a ...
The southernmost city on this list, Kristiansand is a popular summer destination for Norwegians. Its beach at the very heart of the city (pictured) is one of Norway's best. The city was also an important military stronghold at one time, marking it as a wonderful destination for history lovers. Besides the charming, traditional wooden buildings, Kri...
The northernmost city on this list, Tromsø is on the smaller side of what most people would consider a city. Despite a population of well under 100,000, Tromsø still manages to be a fantastic urban destination. Museums and beautiful architecture are found in abundance in Tromsø, but most of what the city has to offer lies outdoors. Surrounded by mo...
Situated just south of Oslo, historic Tønsbergis the oldest city in Norway. Although it was officially established in 1838, the town’s history goes back at least 1,000 more years. Viking history and everything in between are bountiful in Tønsberg. There's museums, ruins, the smart quayside, and Viking burial mounds nearby. Tønsberg also hosts a fan...
Ålesund is often called a fairy-tale city with its art-nouveau influenced architecture and cobblestoned streets that twist and turn around the water that surrounds the city. Besides the beautiful architecture, Ålesund boasts an impressive number of museums and one of Scandinavia’s largest salt-water aquariums. But truthfully, nothing beats the view...
These cities lie so close together that they are considered the same urban area by national number crunchers. Both cities are rich with history and offer modern urban living in a ‘cozy’ setting. The old town of Fredrikstadis a often-visited sight, as it is one of the most well preserved fortified towns in the Nordic region. Here it’s easy to hop ar...
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- Oslo. Oslo is Norway’s biggest and capital city that was founded in 1040 and established as a trading place in 1048. Currently, the city is the hub of industry, shipping, banking, and trade in the country.
- Bergen. Bergen is located in Hordaland on Norway’s west coast. It ranks second among the biggest cities in Norway. Bergen is divided into eight boroughs and is the administrative center of Hordaland.
- Trondheim. Trondheim, located in Sør-Trøndelag country at the mouth of the river Nidelva, is the third most populous city in Norway. It is the administrative center of the Sør-Trøndelag county.
- Stavanger. Stavanger is the administrative center of the Rogaland county and the fourth biggest city in Norway. The city, considered to have been established in 1125, houses many 18th and 19th-century heritage buildings which are regarded as the city’s cultural heritage.
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Oslo, the capital of Norway and among the fastest growing cities in Europe Bergen, the capital of Vestland county Stavanger, the oil capital and capital of Rogaland county Trondheim, the largest city in Trøndelag county Kristiansand, the biggest city and capital of Agder county Fredrikstad, the biggest city in Østfold county and one of the 20 ...
- Oslo. Starting with the most obvious city to visit on your map of Norway, Oslo is the cultural mecca of the entire country — perfect for new explorers.
- Bergen. Once the capital city of Norway, Bergen still has a strong place in our hearts. The region is home to around 290,000 people, making it the largest Norwegian city to visit under Oslo.
- Trondheim. Lesser-known than Bergen and Oslo, but still an extremely popular destination to visit, Trondheim is a city dating all the way back to the 11 century.
- Stavanger. The fourth largest city to visit in Norway, Stavanger is also the third largest “metropolitan” area in Norway. Though a wonderful place to visit, the region can be difficult to break into if you’re planning on moving to Norway, due to sky-high property prices.
This is an alphabetically ordered list of significant cities and towns in Norway. ( See also city; urban planning .) Ålesund. Arendal. Bærum. Bergen. Fana. Bodø. Drammen. Fredrikstad. Halden. Hamar. Hammerfest. Haugesund. Kabelvåg. Kristiansand. Kristiansund. Lillehammer. Molde. Moss. Narvik. Oslo. Porsgrunn. Ringsaker. Sandefjord. Sandnes. Skien.
Oct 21, 2023 · Explore the biggest cities in Norway, from the bustling streets of Oslo to the tranquil nature of smaller towns. Get practical tips for living in Norway, tailored for foreigners.
