Sending a Postcard from Norway: Costs, Stamps & Delivery Times
A scenic road trip along steep fjords, magical Northern Lights in the sky, or warm cinnamon buns in Oslo – and traditionally, a postcard to the loved ones at home. However, the analog mail route in Norway holds its own Scandinavian oddities and is above all: expensive.
How much is the current postage from Norway to the rest of the world? Where do you buy "Frimerker" (stamps) when there are hardly any real post offices left? In this guide, we clarify the most important questions – and show you how to easily send your greetings today (and often even cheaper) directly from your phone.
Last updated: March 2026
The Journey of a Postcard in Norway
Post i Butikk (Post in the Supermarket)
The Red Mailbox (Posten Norge)
Caution: High Postage Costs
Language Guide: Buying Frimerker
🇳🇴Hvor kan jeg kjøpe frimerker?
🗣️Voohr kahn yei chø-peh free-mer-ker?
🇳🇴Et frimerke til USA / Storbritannia / Tyskland, takk.
🗣️Et free-mer-keh teh Oo-es-ah / Stohr-bri-tahn-ya / Tysk-lahnd, tahk.
🇳🇴Hvor er nærmeste postkasse?
🗣️Voohr ahr nar-meh-ste pohst-kah-seh?
🇳🇴Har dere postkort også?
🗣️Hahr deh-reh pohst-kohrt aw-saw?
🇳🇴Tusen takk og ha en fin dag!
🗣️Too-sen tahk oh hah ehn feen dahg!
How much does postage from Norway cost?
Local Facts (Posten Norge)
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Own Photos or Pro Motifs?
The weather was too foggy for the perfect fjord photo? On Unsplash, you can find breathtaking images of Norway that you can use for your card for free. Check out our step-by-step guide for more details!
Direkt zur Bildersuche:Créer une carte postaleInspiration: Text ideas for the far North
"Greetings from the far North! The fjords are breathtaking and the fresh cinnamon buns taste heavenly. Sending you a bit of Scandinavian magic home!"
"A greeting right from under the Northern Lights! It's quite chilly here in Norway, but the mighty landscape warms the heart. We result are thinking of you!"
"Hiking, red wooden cabins, and pure nature. We are having an amazing time in Norway and send you lots of love back home!"
Or effortlessly generate a personal and creative text using AI!
Dein Text mitFrequently asked questions about postcards from Norway
How long does it take for a postcard from Norway to arrive in Germany / UK?
Via the classic postal route (Posten Norge), shipping usually takes 4 to 8 business days. If you use slickpostcard, the card is often printed directly within the EU and is usually in the mailbox after just 2 to 5 days.
Why is my postcard from Norway not arriving?
Although the Norwegian postal service is very reliable, shipping from remote fjord regions or the north (Lofoten/North Cape) can take a bit longer. A delivery time of up to 10 business days is perfectly normal.
Where can I buy stamps in Norway?
There are hardly any classic post offices left in Norway. It's best to buy your stamps (Frimerker) at "Post i Butikk" – these are postal counters located directly inside supermarkets like Kiwi, Spar, or Coop.
How much is the postage for a postcard from Norway?
Norway is quite expensive for postage. A card to the so-called "Europe Zone" (including Germany, UK, Austria, and Switzerland) currently costs around 37 Norwegian Kroner (approx. €3.15).
Where can I find Norwegian mailboxes?
Norwegian Post mailboxes are bright red and bear a post horn logo. You can usually find them directly in front of supermarkets (near the Post i Butikk) or at central squares.
Where can I find free pictures of fjords or the Northern Lights?
Photographing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) with a smartphone is often difficult. On Unsplash, photographers provide their perfect Northern Lights or fjord shots for free (Search terms: "Norway Fjord", "Northern Lights"). How to send these pictures directly as a postcard is explained stringently in our guide for free motifs.