Gjøvik sits on the west shore of Lake Mjøsa, north of Oslo. It is a university town with a glassmaking history. It is known for the Olympic hall built inside a mountain for the 1994 Winter Games. Goods reach it via the Oslo route, then north.
Gjøvik is inland and north, so the haul is a little longer. Road via the Svinesund border, then up past Oslo to the west side of Mjøsa. Customs is handled when your goods enter Norway.
A removal van and man, the local removal service, does not suit a move this far. A European removal to Gjøvik goes by container, groupage or sea freight. Our international removal services cover packing, transport and customs.
Gjøvik is reached via the Oslo route, then north. The road runs through Sweden and over the Svinesund border. It passes the Oslo area, then heads up the west side of Mjøsa to Gjøvik.
Because Gjøvik is inland and north, allow a little more transit time than for Oslo. Sea freight to Oslo port, then a road leg north, also works for larger loads.
Groupage is the cheapest way to move a small load. The route is well served as far as Oslo, then continues north. The mover plans the delivery around your address.
Town on the west shore of Lake Mjøsa.
A university town, across the lake from Hamar.
Reached via the Oslo route, then north.
We cover all of Gjøvik. That includes the lakeside centre, the university area, and the suburbs. The nearby shore and the smaller settlements are covered too.
Gjøvik sits on the west side of Lake Mjøsa, looking across to Hamar on the far shore. It has a glassmaking history and a university campus. Access in most of the town is good.
The town is set on hills running down to the lake. Some streets are steep, so the mover may use a smaller vehicle for the final leg. They plan for this.
Housing ranges from town flats to homes with gardens on the slopes. Wherever you are, one matched mover delivers to the door. Tell them about access when they call. The mover sends the right vehicle.
The old glassworks still operates in Gjøvik, a reminder of the town's trade. For a move, the steep streets down to the lake are the main thing to plan around. The mover checks your access early and brings the right vehicle.
Your move to Gjøvik can include more than transport. We match you with a mover who can add the services you need, so one team handles the lot.
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International removals to Gjøvik need customs clearance, like anywhere in Norway. Norway is in the EEA but outside the EU customs union. So your goods are declared to Tolletaten, the Norwegian customs service, when they arrive.
Most people moving for good pay no duty or VAT. That is thanks to Transfer of Residence relief. You must have lived outside Norway for at least 12 months. You must have owned and used the goods during that time. And you must import them within one year of the move.
Norwegian VAT (MVA) is 25%, so the relief saves a lot. To declare your goods you need a Norwegian ID number. That is a D-number or a personnummer. The matched mover prepares the declaration for you.
Customs facts checked against Tolletaten (toll.no). Rules can change, so check before you move.
Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK), not the euro. It is one of the most expensive countries in Europe. A move to Gjøvik often means sending money over. That might be for a deposit, rent or a home.
International Removals Companies is run by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company number 07425576. We have connected international moves since 2010. Norway has its own customs process, so route experience matters. Your enquiry goes to one vetted mover from our network. It is not a comparison site. If the first firm is busy, another in the network can step in.
Page reviewed by Darren Benjamin, International Removals Companies. Customs facts checked against Tolletaten (toll.no). Last updated 2026.
Gjøvik is inland and north of Oslo, so allow a little more time. A dedicated vehicle from the UK or Europe usually takes about one to two weeks, then the run north. Groupage takes longer. Customs adds a little. The matched mover confirms your dates.
By road via the Oslo route, then north up the west side of Lake Mjøsa. Sea freight to Oslo port, then a road leg north, is another option for larger loads. The mover picks the best fit for your move.
They sit on opposite shores of Lake Mjøsa. Gjøvik is on the west side, Hamar on the east. Both are reached via Oslo, then north. The mover routes the final leg to whichever side your new home is on.
Yes. Norway is outside the EU customs union, so goods are declared to Tolletaten on arrival. Most home moves pay no duty or VAT under Transfer of Residence relief. The mover handles the paperwork.
A small groupage load often starts from around £950. A full house by dedicated vehicle is more, commonly from £2,700 upward. The run north affects the figure. The matched mover confirms the real cost.
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Serving international removals, relocation and shipping from across the UK and Europe to Gjøvik and the west Mjøsa shore, by road via the Oslo route and on north, or sea to Oslo port, with Norwegian customs handled.