The coronavirus and travels to Norway
From Monday 16 March at 8 am local time, the Norwegian government closed the borders for all but Norwegian citizens and foreigners that possess a residence or work permit. Everybody that doesn’t have a residence permit or work permit must leave the country. The government also discourage all non-essential domestic travel.
On May 7th the Norwegian government published a plan for reopening Norwegian society and easing the coronavirus restrictions. The plan has a timetable for lifting the most severe restrictions.
You will find updated guidelines related to events and gatherings on Norwegian Institute of Public Health, as well as updated travel advice.
If travellers are experiencing symptoms like fever, sore throat, chest pain and breathing difficulties while travelling in Norway, please stay in your hotel room and contact guest service by telephone, or call the 24-hour Norwegian medical service at (+47) 116 117 for guidance and assistance.
Norway stands out by offering modern conference venues close to nature, making it easy to combine efficient meetings and fun incentive activities in remarkable settings. Start planning a truly memorable event here.
The latest news: Stay up to date with the Norwegian travel industry
The travel industry is on hold, but we can still dream and plan ahead. Visit this page to stay up to date about what is going on in the Norwegian travel industry.
Apart from the latest news, we will also post links to new videos and other useful information.
Norway as a meeting destination
Find out what makes Norway a special place for any kind of conference, convention or other event.
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5 reasons to meet in Norway
Accessible, safe and beautiful: Norway offers great value for money as a unique conference destination. Here are five good reasons to hold a meeting in Norway.
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Sustainable events
Find green hotels and venues, and make more sustainable choices when arranging meetings, conferences and incentives in Norway.
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Why Norway?
Closeness to nature, easy access from Europe and a strong focus on sustainability make Norway a top destination for meetings and incentives.
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Large convention centres
Are you planning a large meeting, conference or convention in Norway? There are a number of suitable venues with a capacity from 1,000 to 12,000 delegates.
Ask a question
If you need help to plan your meeting in Norway, you can always submit a Request for proposal and one of our dedicated partners will get back to you shortly. For quick queries, you can also contact our staff directly.
Useful resources
Learn what Visit Norway Meetings & Events can do for you if you are planning to hold a meeting in Norway. Below you will also find information about local Destination Management Companies, convention and hotel partners, as well as inspirational videos and presentations about Norway.