1716 in Norway

Events in the year 1716 in Norway.

Incumbents

 * Monarch: Frederick IV.

Events

 * Great Northern War:
 * 8 March - King Charles XII of Sweden leads an invasion of Norway, crossing the border at Basmo, near the modern-day town of Marker.
 * 9 March - Battle of Høland.
 * April - The forces of Charles XII of Sweden briefly occupy Christiania.
 * 4 July - Fredrikshald is set on fire by its inhabitants as to prevent the city being taken by the forces of King Charles XII.
 * 8 July - Battle of Dynekilen.

Deaths

 * 19 February – Dorothe Engelbretsdotter, hymn and poem writer (born 1634).