8 Ways to Find a Girlfriend in Norway

Learn where to find a date in Norway

Co-authored by Maya Diamond, MA and Amber Crain

Last Updated: October 11, 2024 Fact Checked

If you'd like to find a girlfriend in Norway but you aren't sure where to start, you've come to the right place! We've researched the most popular Norwegian dating apps and websites available so we could share the very best options with you. Check out our comprehensive guide below to get started on your dating journey.

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Tinder

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Tinder is the go-to dating app in Norway. Get ready to start swiping! Tinder is wildly popular with Norwegian women of all ages and educational backgrounds. It’s the perfect choice whether you’re looking for a long-term relationship or something more casual.^{[1]
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- The basic Tinder app is free, but you can upgrade to a paid account (Plus, Gold, or Platinum) to access additional features.
- You can use Tinder in Norway's largest cities: Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim.
- Learn more here: https://tinder.com/places/norway/oslo/oslo.
- Try to make a Tinder profile that really represents your interests, personality, and reason for being on Tinder.^{[2]
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Sukker

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Sukker is a popular app that caters to the 25-45 age range. Sukker (which means “sugar” in Norwegian) works best in Norway’s bigger cities, like Oslo. You’ll start by answering 70 unique questions about your personality and preferences. Then, Sukker finds matches for you based on your answers.^{[3]
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- Most Sukker users are looking for relationships (rather than flings).
- This app caters mainly to the bigger cities (Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim).
- Currently, there's no English language option.
- To learn more, visit https://sukker.no/.

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Hinge

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Try this app if you’re currently in your 20s or 30s. Hinge caters to this specific demographic. The app offers young adults quite a different experience from dating apps since it uses a unique algorithm to match up profiles. It also has fun features, like text prompts, to help kickstart great conversations.^{[4]
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- The app has a detailed filter function and offers more free features than Tinder.
- You're allowed 5 likes per day (max).
- Hinge is completely free to use.
- Explore the app here: https://hingeapp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us.
- Be really clear about your interests and personality when you make a profile! That way, it'll be easier to filter out the people who aren't right for you.^{[5]
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Happn

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This app caters to students and young adults (18-25 age range). This unique app merge the online and IRL dating experience. For example, if you run into a pretty stranger who catches your eye, open up your Happn map and see if the woman you’re looking at shows up on your map. If she does, you can click on her profile and shoot her a message right then.^{[6]
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- Anyone who crosses paths with you (within 250 meters) will show up on your map, so your daily routine is the app's filter method.
- Happn can also match you with dates using more traditional algorithms.
- For more information, visit: https://www.happn.com/.

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wikiHow Quiz: Which Dating App Should I Use?

When it comes to dating apps, the problem is that most people are on the wrong platform. Looking for a thrilling fling? Then you probably shouldn’t be swiping through serious daters. Searching for your soulmate? That’s great—just be sure that your app is for hopeless romantics, not hookups. Take our quiz to find the perfect dating app for you!

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Which answer best describes what you’re looking for right now?

A serious, loyal partner.

Interesting & cool people who I can vibe with.

I’m open to anything, but honestly, I’m mainly looking for hookups.

I want to meet someone, but I wish I could skip the ghosting and rude messages first.

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Be2

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Try Be2 if you're looking for specific personality traits in a partner. Be2 is a large platform that caters to people of all ages. The app uses one of the most unique personality questionnaires out there to match up dating profiles—be sure to fill yours out thoroughly and honestly so you can find your perfect match.^{[7]
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- Be2 is free to use.
- This platform takes security seriously. Your private info is safe on this site.
- Learn more here: https://www.be2.no/.

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Academic Singles

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If you’re a grad student or involved in academics, this is the app for you. Academic Singles is a well-known Norwegian app. It caters to folks over the age of 30 who are interested in finding an educated partner who enjoys academic pursuits. It's a pretty niche app, but that isn’t a bad thing if you’re part of that particular niche!^{[8]
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- This app is free to download and the basic features are free to use. If you want to write and read unlimited messages, though, you'll need to upgrade to a paid account.
- Academic Singles checks each profile thoroughly and weeds out fake ones.
- Get started here: https://www.academicsingles.no/.

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Turvenn

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Turvenn is perfect if you love hiking and spending time outdoors. Turvenn was created specifically for hikers looking to meetup with new people they could hit the trails with. You can use this app to make new friends or meet potential partners. If you want to meet a fellow nature lover and explore the beautiful trails in Norway, this is the app for you.^{[9]
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- Turvenn is primarily an app, but there’s also a website version. On the website, you can use the chat function and post messages in the public forum.
- Currently, there's no English language option.
- Learn more here: https://www.turvenn.no/.

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International Cupid

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Use this Scandinavian site to find a long-distance partner. Most dating apps are set up to help you meet someone who lives geographically close to you. International Cupid caters to users who are interested in finding a serious, long-distance relationship with someone who lives in another country.^{[10]
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- International Cupid is one of the pricier dating platforms. That said, since users are serious about finding partners, the quality of your dates may be higher.
- To learn more, check out: https://www.internationalcupid.com/.