Antiquarian in Fjærland, Norway
A secondhand bookshop in Norway's fjord-side book town.
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Bookshops in Norway
103 independent bookshops in 47 towns, 21 of them selling secondhand.
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Antiquarian in Oslo, Norway
An independent bookshop and café favoured by Oslo's writers, with a carefully chosen stock of new, secondhand and antiquarian books, mainly in English and Norwegian. Readings and events keep the room busy in the evenings.
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Independent bookshop in Oslo, Norway
A neighbourhood bookshop since 1936 with talks and writing courses.
Independent bookshop in Oslo, Norway
Oslo's specialist in contemporary art books and visual culture.
Independent bookshop in Oslo, Norway
An Oslo independent since 1973, once called the best bookstore in the world by Allen Ginsberg.
Towns and cities, A–Z
Each has its own guide with a map and, where the shops are close enough, a walking route.
Towns and cities
- Alta1
- Andenes1
- Arendal1
- Ås1
- Bekkjarvik1
- Bergen10
- Bø1
- Bodø1
- Bryne1
- Drammen3
- Egersund1
- Etne1
- Farsund2
- Fjærland3
- Fredrikstad1
- Gjøvik2
- Gran1
- Grodås1
- Hamar2
- Hammerfest1
- Haugesund2
- Hønefoss1
- Horten1
- Karasjok1
- Kragerø1
- Kristiansand2
- Kviteseid1
- Lakselv1
- Langesund1
- Lillehammer1
- Lyngdal2
- Mandal1
- Molde1
- Mosjøen2
- Notodden1
- Oslo26
- Raufoss1
- Røros1
- Rosendal1
- Sandnes1
- Stavanger3
- Tønsberg1
- Tromsø3
- Trondheim8
- Tvedestrand1
- Vikøyri1
- Volda1
Finding bookshops in Norway
- How many bookshops are listed in Norway?
The Atlas currently lists 103 active bookshops across 47 towns and cities in Norway. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in Norway?
21 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
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