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…
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…
Oslo is one of the most expensive cities in the world, and for travelers it can end up being be a costly visit. If you are planning to see and experience many of the museums,…
The last years in Oslo, floating saunas have been popping up all along the waterfront. It’s become a very popular activity with both the locals and visitors. Combined with a swim in the fjord, its…
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…
My favorite Norwegian chocolates If you’re traveling to Norway I’d recommend you to try out some delicious Norwegian chocolate. Here are three types from Freia, which are famous for their Melkesjokolade (milk chocolate) and Kvikk…
If you traveled to Oslo you probably visited the Vigeland Park, one of the biggest attractions in the city. But did you know there’s also a Vigeland Museum? This is an excellent place for those…
As a local I’ve spent a lot of time visiting the Oslo City Hall. Being a municipal building, built for the public, I kind of see it as my big “living room” in the middle…
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…
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…