Can you work without an employment contract?

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The short answer is yes, of course you can work without an employment contract.
This is not something I recommend. The employer is obliged to draw up an employment contract, and it can be a great advantage to have an employment contract that regulates several important elements, such as salary and other benefits, and it may also be relevant in relation to coverage from NAV.
If you go on sick leave, for example, then you should have an employment contract.