Oslo Norwegian · Bokmål-aligned
The Oslo-area variety, the most widely heard spoken Norwegian in national broadcasting. Closely associated with Bokmål, the more Danish-influenced of the two written standards.
Western Norwegian
Also known as: Bergen Norwegian, Vestlandsk
The Norwegian of the western fjords, centred on Bergen. The basis of much of Nynorsk, the second written Norwegian standard built from rural dialects rather than Dano-Norwegian.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Western Norwegian?
Western Norwegian is a dialect of Norwegian.
Which region is Western Norwegian associated with?
Western Norwegian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Western Norwegian known by other names?
Yes — Western Norwegian is also referred to as Bergen Norwegian, Vestlandsk.
What are the other dialects of Norwegian?
Norwegian also includes Eastern Norwegian, Trøndersk. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Norwegian dialects
See on the atlas →Trøndelag Norwegian
The Norwegian of Trøndelag in central Norway, around Trondheim. Distinct from both eastern and western varieties in vowel realisation and intonation.