British Embassy Oslo

29/10/2025

For more than 100 years the Royal British Legion has helped serving and ex-serving military personnel and their families 🌹

If you'd like to get a poppy, they are available from the Embassy's main entrance from 0900-1530 each weekday until 7 November. Donations: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/donate

Our support can be a lifeline for many serving and ex-serving personnel and their families, but we need your help to continue providing these services.

23/10/2025

This evening 🇬🇧 Rangers FC and 🇳🇴 Sportsklubben Brann will face off at Brann Stadion - may the best team win!

Are you a UK national travelling to see the match? We provide 24/7 consular support:
- Telephone: (+47) 23 13 27 00
- Contact form: https://contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/home

23/10/2025

The red poppy is a symbol of both remembrance and hope for a peaceful future🌹

Remembrance poppies are available at the Embassy from 24 Oct-7 Nov, Mon-Fri 0900-1530

Donations to the Royal British Legion can be made in cash or here 👉 https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/donate

19/10/2025

Ben Ward knows a lot about self-sufficiency, being a Brit living on a farm in rural Norway. Here are his top 3 tips for surviving the Norwegian winter ❄️

17/10/2025

Ben Ward is a Brit who traded city life for a self-sufficient, off-grid lifestyle on a farm in rural Norway. No running water, no indoor plumbing - just nature, hard work and a lot of firewood! 🌲⛰️

Pleasure to have Ben with us at the Embassy for the launch of his new book "Fjellgården Kroken" where he talks of his experience and love of Norwegian nature. While in Oslo, Ambassador Jan Thompson asked him some burning questions.

14/10/2025

Yesterday, Queen Sonja attended the opening of Máret Ánne Sara's exhibition at the Tate Modern in London.

Máret Ánne Sara is the first Sámi artist to exhibit in London.

12/10/2025

The EU's Entry-Exit System - or EES - comes into effect from today.

This means Brits entering the Schengen zone, which includes Norway, must register in the system upon entry.

Brits legally resident in Norway are exempt as long as they carry documentation to prove status, such as their residence card.

More info👉https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-entryexit-system

09/10/2025

Congratulations to 🇳🇴 Sven Seljom and his Norwegian Black Oats on winning the World Porridge Championship in Scotland this week! Oat-standing achievement🥳

Sven Seljom from Madnal took the Golden Spurtle trophy at the annual event in the Scottish Highlands.

08/10/2025

Last night, Ambassador Jan Thompson opened a screening of the National Theatre's production of 'King Lear' starring Sir Ian McKellen.

The performance is largely considered to be one of the best portrayals of the centuries-old character which still resonates with audiences to this day. The UK has a long history of excellence within the theatre, in large part thanks to our most celebrated playwright William Shakespeare. However, did you know that, after Shakespeare, the plays by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen are the most frequently performed in the world.

Therefore it was particularly fitting that the screening was hosted in the IBSEN Museum & Theatre. Thank you to all our partners, and to those who joined us!

07/10/2025

It undoubtedly holds a special place in the hearts of most Norwegians, but the eternal question still stands: is it better than a Kit-Kat? 🤔 Discuss!

Known as 'the trip chocolate', Kvikk Lunsj has fuelled outdoor adventures for generations. So, what makes this chocolate so controversial?

07/10/2025

📢Brits travelling to Norway📢

From 12 October, Brits entering the Schengen zone (which includes Norway) will need to register in the EU's new Entry-Exit System - or EES - at the border.

Brits legally resident in Norway are exempt as long as they carry documentation to prove status, such as their residence card.

More info👉https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-entryexit-system

02/10/2025

Norwegian art takes centre stage at the British Museum 🎨

From 9 October, works by Edvard Munch, along with other Nordic artists, will feature in the 'Nordic Noir' exhibition 👇

https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/nordic-noir-works-paper-edvard-munch-mamma-andersson

Featuring over 150 works by 100 artists, explore the macabre and sometimes provocative themes that run through aspects of Nordic art.