International in Seattle: Communities & Representations

Norwegian in Seattle

COUNTRY:

Norway

Seattle’s Norwegian ties run deep, from Viking-inspired festivals to enduring connections with Oslo, a sister city across the sea.

Direct Flights to SEA

Nationality

Norwegian

# of Sister Cities in WA

Seattle Sister City Nation

Yes

Seattle Sister City

Bergen

Consulate in Seattle

Yes

Honorary Consul in Seattle

Companies from this nation operating in Seattle region

Yes

Nearest Consulate General

Seattle, WA

Chamber of Commerce in PNW

Yes

Historical, Cultural & Community Groups, including places of worship.

Yes

Local Immigrant Population*

2000

*Immigrant Population is an estimated sum of the number of naturalized Americans from this country and citizens from this country living in the Seattle Metro Area under any sort of immigration visa. It does not count the American offspring or descendants of immigrants from this country, which can go back many generations and account for large numbers of people. 1,000 is the default number when we don’t have a better count.

Languages

Norwegian and English.

Find Norwegian culture in WA state

Norwegians have been coming to Seattle for generations and their influence can be seen all over the city with many active social, cultural, and community organizations. A good place to start is at the Nordic Museum in Ballard. Syttende Mai, Saint Lucia’s Day, Viking Days, and Skandia Midsommarfest are big festivals in Seattle with a long history where local Scandinavians (Norwegians, Swedes, Danes, Finns, and Icelanders) come together.

Local Contact for this Nation:

the Counsul at:

https://www.facebook.com/norwegianconsulateseattle