Oslo is a safe area, but you are likely to be picked-pocketed; be wary of petty thieves hiding in tourist hotspots. There are false incidences of people being mugged, but Oslo is normally free of violence.In Norway, English is commonly spoken, and practically every Norwegian can speak English fluently (or at least understand it, usually elderly people). Generally, tourist information is written in many languages. … Icelandic, German, Dutch and English are all related to Norwegian.