Mottos of Norwegian institutions

This list contains mottos of Norwegian institutions. Norway does not have a state motto; however, the personal motto of the reigning monarch can be said to fill some of that function. The motto of the three last monarchs has been Alt for Norge which translates roughly as All for Norway. The motto was first chosen by King Haakon VII and immortalised as the rallying motto of the Norwegian resistance against the German occupation of Norway. It is not common for Norwegian municipalities or government agencies to have mottos.

Monarch

Each reigning monarch chooses his personal motto; however, the last three kings have all chosen "Alt for Norge".

Government institutions

InstitutionMotto (in original language)English translation
Norwegian Food Safety AuthorityFra land og fjord til bordFrom land and sea to table
Norwegian Labour and Welfare AdministrationVi gir mennesker muligheterWe give people opportunities

Military

InstitutionMotto (in original language)English translation
Norwegian Military AcademySi vis pacem, para bellumIf you want peace, prepare for war
Norwegian Army 2nd BattalionIn hoc Signo VincesIn This, Be Victorious
His Majesty The King's GuardAlt for KongenAll for the King
Arctic Ranger CompanyAgmine ConsectamurWe hunt in packs
Norwegian Army Armoured BattalionBitit FyrstStrike First
Norwegian Artillery battalionGjør rett, frykt ingenDo right, fear no one
6th DivisionStyrke for fred, evne til stridStrength for peace, capability for war
Norwegian Home GuardVerner - Vokter - VirkerProtects - Guards - Acts
No. 330 Squadron RNoAFTrygg havetMake the ocean safe

Municipalities

InstitutionMotto (in original language)English translation
AurlandDet naturlege valet [1]The natural choice
FjalerEit ope samfunn [1]An open community
FloraDer himmel og hav møtast [1]Where heaven and sea meet
RaumaVerdens beste kommune for naturglade mennesker [1]The world's best municipality for nature-loving people
TønsbergDer fremtiden skapes [2]Where the future is made
VågsøyVekst og trivsel [1]Growth and enjoyment

References

  1. "Municipal mottos" (in Norwegian). Nationen. Retrieved 2012-02-19.
  2. "About Tønsberg" (in Norwegian). Tønsberg kommune. Retrieved 2012-02-19.
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