Health & safety: Norway
Tap water
Safe
Food safety
Safe
Can you drink the tap water in Norway?
Pure tap water.
Food safety in Norway
Excellent.
Vaccinations
Required for entry
None required for entry.
Recommended by CDC/WHO
- Routine current
- Tick-borne encephalitis if hiking forests
Always check the CDC traveler's health page 4-6 weeks before departure for current recommendations.
Altitude warnings
Galdhøpiggen (2,469m). Climbing in summer.
Mosquito-borne diseases
Negligible.
Heat risk
Negligible. Sunburn in summer.
Emergency medical infrastructure
Excellent. Insurance essential — very expensive.