1971 Norwegian First Division

The 1971 1. divisjon was the 27th completed season of top division football in Norway.

Overview
It was contested by 10 teams, and Rosenborg BK won the championship, their third league title.

Only one team was relegated this season due to the league's extension to 12 teams ahead of the 1972 season.

Teams and locations

 * Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.

Top scorer

 * 🇳🇴 Jan Fuglset, Fredrikstad – 17 goals