1979 Norwegian First Division

The 1979 1. divisjon was the 35th completed season of top division football in Norway.

Overview
It was contested by 12 teams, and Viking FK won their sixth league title.

Teams and locations

 * Note: Table lists in un-alphabetical order.

Top scorer

 * 🇳🇴 Odd Iversen, Vålerengen – 18 goals