1662 in Norway

Events in the year 1662 in Norway.

Incumbents

 * Monarch: Frederick III.

Events

 * February 19 - A royal decree introduces the subdivision Amt as a replacement for the len subdivision.
 * Vardø witch trials:
 * 2 September - The trials begin.
 * 6 November - Dorte Laurtitsdatter, Maren Sigvaldsdatter and Marit Rasmusdatter from Vadsø, and Ragnhild Klemetsdatter, Maren Mogensdatter and Marit Hemingsdatter from Ekkerøy, were all burned to death for witchcraft.
 * Fredriksholm Fortress is established.

Births



 * Karen Toller, estate owner and ship owner (died 1742).