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Visit the Viking Village in Gudvangen

Are you visiting Norway and want to time travel back to the Viking ages? At Njardarheimr, the Viking Valley Village in Gudvangen you can explore Viking culture and get a glimpse into how life was…

Discover Norway Like a Local: Small Group Tour (Summer 2026 – Limited Spots!)

Want to join a boutique small group tour to Norway? I believe that the best way to explore Norway is with a small, like-minded group, led by a passionate local who know the hidden gems…

Why Norway Celebrates the 17th of May

Take a bunch of Norwegian flags, traditional costumes (bunad), marching bands, the Royal Family, children parades and mix it with hot dogs, ice cream waffles, champagne breakfast, BBQ in a park and you’ll have the…

What is a Fjord and how were they formed?

Many who travel to Norway wants to see the majestic fjords, and as a tour guide I often get the two questions what is a fjord and how were they formed? In this article I’ll…

A Visit to The Midgard Viking Centre in Borre

Want to sit on the throne in a Viking mead hall? And wander around among Viking burial mounds where the old Kings and Queens where put to rest? Then you should head to the Midgard…

Who was Fridtjof Nansen?

When you travel in Norway you’ll most likely come across the name Fridtjof Nansen, one of the most internationally known Norwegians that ever lived. But who was this man, and why did he become such…

Why Norway dominated the Winter Olympics in Beijing

The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing ended a few days ago, and for Norway this has been their best Winter Olympics ever. With 37 medals in total, 10 more than number 2 on the list…

10 Stunning Stave Churches in Norway

What is a Stave Church? Most of the churches that were built in the medieval ages in Norway were stave churches. There are several different types, but common to all of them is that they…

Nisse – A Norwegian Santa

If you spend time in Norway during Christmas you’ll be sure to see tons of nisser (nisse dolls) around. The Nisse is part of the old Nordic folklore, and is a supernatural being. But what…

Julenek – Christmas Sheaf A Norwegian Tradition

During Jul (Christmas) in Norway, you’ll see oat sheaves being put up in front of peoples’ homes and barns. In Norwegian we call them for Kornband (grain band) or Julenek (Christmas sheaf), and they are…