doorway to norway

Doorway to Norway offers relocation and orientation programs for newcomers to Norway.  Owner and AWC member, Nancy Sandmæl, also publishes a comprehensive book, Practical Information for Newcomers, to assist newcomers in settling into their daily life in Norway. It is available for purchase directly from her for NOK 300 (NOK 250 for AWC members).

Areas covered in Practical Information for Newcomers are:

• The Legalities of Getting Settled
• Sources of Information
• Learning the Language
• The Norwegian Postal System
• The Banking System
• Transportation
• Health Care
• Schools
• Sports Clubs
• English Speaking Social/Philanthropic Organizations
• Church Services in English
• Shopping for Food
• Shopping in General
• Caterers
• Norwegian Holidays, Vacations, and Special Days
• Special Events
• Free Time Activities
• Travel Tips
• Special Interest Groups in the Oslo Area
• Miscellaneous Tips
• Safety in Oslo
• Emergency and Useful Numbers
• Advantages of Living in Norway
• Bloom Where You are Planted!

Please note that Practical Information for Newcomers is presently out of print. However, Nancy Sandmæl can give whatever information is needed in an orientation or relocation program. Please contact her (see below.)