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Norway

Fjords, northern lights, and cashless adventures await

13 apps8 essentialEuropeLast updated: July 2026

Norway is one of the most cashless societies in the world. Nearly everything is paid by card or contactless, so carry minimal physical cash. Public transport is excellent and well-connected via the Entur app, making it easy to reach even remote fjord towns.

The essentials

  • Bolt app iconBoltRide Hailing
  • Uber app iconUberRide Hailing
  • foodora app iconfoodoraFood Delivery
  • Wolt app iconWoltFood Delivery
  • Vipps app iconVippsPayments
  • Yr app iconYrNavigation
  • Entur app iconEnturTransit
  • Ruter app iconRuterTransit
  • Ride Hailing
  • Food Delivery
  • Payments
  • Navigation
  • Transit

Ride Hailing3 apps · 2 essential

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Bolt app icon

BoltEssential

Licensed taxi rides in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Ålesund, Arendal, Drammen, Kristiansand, Lillestrøm and Moss.

Pro tip: Bolt is usually cheaper than Uber or a traditional taxi. Compare live fixed quotes because Norwegian taxi prices vary widely.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗
Uber app icon

UberEssential

Licensed taxi rides in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Tromsø, Ålesund, Bodø, Drammen and selected smaller areas.

Pro tip: Uber is usually dearer than Bolt but can have better supply. Use a fixed app quote and avoid unknown street taxis.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗
Taxifix app icon

Taxifix

One app for local licensed fleets in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Tromsø, Ålesund and many Norwegian towns.

Pro tip: Taxifix is usually more expensive than Bolt but has the best regional reach. Request a maximum or fixed price before confirming.

Play StoreWebsite↗

Food Delivery4 apps · 2 essential

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foodora app icon

foodoraEssential

Norway's broadest delivery coverage in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Tromsø, Drammen, Kristiansand, Ålesund and Bodø.

Pro tip: foodora has wider regional reach, but Wolt can be cheaper. Compare the final basket because menu and service charges differ.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗
Wolt app icon

WoltEssential

Meal delivery in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Tromsø, Ålesund, Sandnes and many additional Norwegian towns.

Pro tip: Selected Oslo restaurants showed NOK 0 delivery in July 2026 promotions. Verify the final total because normal fees vary.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗
Bolt Food app icon

Bolt Food

Smaller restaurant-delivery option in Oslo, with fewer merchants than foodora or Wolt and frequent promotions.

Pro tip: Bolt Food is usually cheaper during promotions. Keep foodora or Wolt installed because its Norwegian service area is much smaller.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗
Uber Eats app icon

Uber Eats

Planned Norway restaurant-delivery launch, paused on July 5, 2026 with no consumer ordering live on July 31, 2026.

Pro tip: Do not rely on it yet. Use foodora or Wolt until Uber announces a new launch date and the app shows live restaurants at your Norwegian address.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗

Payments1 app · 1 essential

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Vipps app icon

VippsEssential

Norway's dominant mobile payment app used by virtually everyone for splitting bills, paying merchants, and transferring money.

Pro tip: Requires a Norwegian phone number. Most visitors can rely on contactless cards instead.

App StorePlay Store

Navigation2 apps · 1 essential

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Yr app icon

YrEssential

Official weather app from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute with hyper-accurate hour-by-hour forecasts. Essential for outdoor activities.

Pro tip: Always check Yr before any hike or fjord excursion. Norwegian mountain weather changes rapidly.

App StorePlay Store
Maps.me app icon

Maps.me

Offline-capable maps with detailed Norwegian topography and trails. Invaluable in remote areas with no mobile signal.

Pro tip: Download Norway's maps before leaving areas with good connectivity.

App StorePlay Store

Transit3 apps · 2 essential

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Entur app icon

EnturEssential

Norway's official national travel planner covering all public transport. Trains, buses, trams, metro, and ferries. With in-app ticket purchasing.

Pro tip: The single app you need for multi-modal journeys from Oslo to remote fjord villages.

App StorePlay Store
Ruter app icon

RuterEssential

Oslo's dedicated public transport app for buses, trams, metro, and local ferries with easy zone-based ticket buying.

Pro tip: Buy a 24-hour or 7-day pass for unlimited travel across Oslo. Far cheaper than individual tickets.

App StorePlay Store
Vy app icon

Vy

Norway's main national railway app for booking intercity and scenic train journeys, including the famous Oslo-Bergen route.

Pro tip: Book Minipris fares well in advance for dramatically cheaper prices on the Oslo-Bergen route.

App StorePlay Store

Internet in Norway

Mobile internet eSIM Best option when traveling

Guac app icon

Guac

Recommended

Reliable mobile internet at better prices than most travel eSIMs, with polished iOS and Android apps and support for making and receiving phone calls.

App StorePlay StoreSee plans

Airalo

One of the biggest travel eSIM brands, with a very large destination catalog.

Holafly

Known for unlimited-data plans in many destinations, at a higher price per gigabyte.

Buying a local SIM card ID registration required

Registration
Bring your passport; the seller registers the prepaid SIM during activation.
Tourist plans and prices
Typical prepaid offers include around 20 GB, while starter prices begin near 400 NOK.
Where to buy
Airport counters and city carrier stores are the easiest places to buy; confirm activation before leaving.

Good to know

Use an official carrier store and complete registration and activation before leaving the counter.

Local carriers

  • Telenor

    Best choice for broad coverage, including rural areas.

  • Telia

    A solid alternative; compare current prepaid offers before buying.

  • ice

    A solid alternative; compare current prepaid offers before buying.

  • MyCall

    A solid alternative; compare current prepaid offers before buying.

Full SIM card and eSIM guide for Norway→eSIM and SIM cards by country→
Sources and how current this is

Data checked July 2026

Source dates: Commsrisk (telecom industry publication, reporting the Nkom regulations and the MyCall fine): 13 Feb 2025 | Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki: retrieved 30 Jul 2026, indexed ~1 week old | Traveltomtom: 27 Jan 2025 | Phone Travel Wiz: 18 Jan 2025 | Thingstodoinnorway: ~16 Jul 2026 | Roafly: 28 Feb 2026

Sources disagree: Registration practice or tourist eligibility still varies between published accounts. Quoted prices or bundle details vary by seller and may change at short notice.

Sources

  • commsrisk.com
  • prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com
  • traveltomtom.net
  • phonetravelwiz.com
  • thingstodoinnorway.com
  • roafly.com

Frequently asked questions

What are the must-have apps for traveling in Norway?

The essential apps for Norway are Bolt, Uber, foodora, Wolt, Vipps.

How many travel apps does Norway have?

We've curated 13 apps across 5 categories for traveling in Norway, including 8 essential apps.

What is the best ride hailing app in Norway?

Bolt is the top-rated ride hailing app in Norway. Licensed taxi rides in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Ålesund, Arendal, Drammen, Kristiansand, Lillestrøm and Moss.

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How to Pay in Norway

Payment apps and cashless travel tips

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On this page

  • Ride Hailing
  • Food Delivery
  • Payments
  • Navigation
  • Transit
  • Internet in Norway
  • Frequently asked questions