Where are post boxes in Oslo, and how often are they emptied?
Posten's map, daily emptying and posting deadlines.
Short answer
Red post boxes in Oslo are shown on Posten's online map, and those at postal outlets are emptied daily, while other boxes are emptied during mail delivery. A letter posted in one of those other boxes can therefore take an extra day. For urgent mail, Posten advises using the boxes at postal outlets.
Why
- Posten's map lets you find pickup points, drop-off points, parcel lockers and red post boxes.
- Posten says the red post boxes at its postal outlets are emptied daily and should be used for urgent mail.
- Other red post boxes are emptied as part of mail distribution, so letters posted there can take a day longer.
Details
Posten refers to the same map for the posting deadlines (innleveringsfrister) at each postal outlet. Letters within Norway normally take 2–3 days, and since July 2020 addressed letters have been delivered every other weekday.
Tip
If a letter is urgent, check the posting deadline of the nearest postal outlet on the map and use the red box there.
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Sources
- Posten: Find Posten on the mapChecked at:
- Posten: What you should know about mail deliveryChecked at:
- Posten: Sending letters and small itemsChecked at:
- Norwegian Communications Authority: Delivery of mailChecked at:
Information checked on 15 October 2026.
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Where are Posten's own post offices in Oslo?
Posten runs three post offices of its own in Oslo: Vika in Klingenberggata 7, Majorstuen in Kirkeveien 61 and Nydalen in Kristoffer Aamots gate 5.
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How do I forward my mail when I move in Norway?
When you move in Norway, order a permanent address change from Posten, which forwards letters to your new address free of charge for 12 months.
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What should I do if my parcel is lost or delayed?
If a parcel is delayed, check the tracking, since new events can take 1–4 days to appear, and then contact the sender, who normally files any claim with Posten.
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Does Posten deliver mail and parcels every day?
Posten delivers letters every other weekday, three days one week and two the next, while parcels to the mailbox come every weekday.