Europe
Can you drink tap water in Norway?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Norway?
Tap water is safe to drink. Excellent tap water everywhere; locals also drink from clear mountain streams.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 99% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Norway
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oslo | Yes, drinkable | Excellent tap water from lakes; refill freely and drink from public fountains. |
| Bergen | Yes, drinkable | Excellent tap water; refill freely and drink from public fountains. |
| Tromsø | Yes, drinkable | Excellent tap water; refill freely. |
| Lofoten Islands | Yes, drinkable | Excellent tap water; refill freely. |
| Stavanger | Yes, drinkable | Excellent tap water; refill freely and drink from public fountains. |
| Ålesund | Yes, drinkable | Excellent tap water; refill freely. |
| Trondheim | Yes, drinkable | Excellent tap water; refill freely. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
- Governor of Svalbard: visas and immigration
- EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
- Speedtest Global Index, Aug 2026
- Entur
- Bolt in Oslo
- World Bank open data
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