Ticks while hiking in Norway

Where are the ticks in Norway?

Ticks could potentially be found anywhere in Norway, but people who go to the south of this country are particularly at risk of being bitten by a tick. Over the past ten years, ticks have moved 300 kilometers northward, posing a threat to hikers, cyclists, and other adventurers who visit green areas in Norway. Around the capital city of Oslo and the southern forests, the risk of contracting Tick-borne encephalitis is the highest. It's also possible to catch Lyme disease from a tick bite.

Tick-borne encephalitis / TBE in Southern Norway

In the south of Norway, people regularly contract Tick-borne encephalitis, also known as TBE. This brain inflammation is, in rare cases, even fatal, which is why many residents get vaccinated. The disease is accompanied by fever and flu-like symptoms, and one in three people may face meningitis. This often comes with complaints such as headache, dizziness, and stiffness of the neck, shoulders, and back. The disease cannot be treated.