A visit to the new Munch Museum in Oslo
I visit the new Munch museum in Oslo. Want to know my opinion?
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Kistefos – A Museum with a Twist
Kistefos is one of Northern Europe’s largest sculpture parks for contemporary art. The most spectacular building is The Twist, an art gallery hovering over the river.
VÍKINGR – A Viking age exhibition in Oslo
The Víkingr exhibition is showing some of the most exquisite objects that we have from the Norwegian Viking Age. This article has photos and text describing them all.
Top six things to do in Bergen
Planning a trip to Bergen? Here’s a a travel guide with a list of my Six top things to do in Bergen. Make sure to visit this salty town on the west coast of Norway.
Driving Hardangervidda from Oslo to Bergen
Read this article to see how I drove from Oslo to Bergen over the mountains in a VW Camper Van.
Sailing the Southern Coast of Norway
Exploring sørlandskysten, the southern coast of Norway.
Grimstad – Experience Henrik Ibsen (and hot dogs)
Hot dogs, Henrik Ibsen, good beer and delicious skolebrød (Norwegian pastry) – Grimstad ticks off a lot of my boxes. Learn more in this article.
The Marius Sweater – A Norwegian Icon
Of all the Norwegian sweaters out there, the Marius sweater might be the most popular of them all.
Kubb – A popular yard game in Norway
Fancy a round of Kubb? Ask a Norwegian and before you know it you’ll be out playing.
A final visit to the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo
The Viking Ship Museum in Oslo is about to close down, and I decided to pay it a last visit. Learn more about these magnificent ships.
Risør – A beautiful coastal town in Norway
If there’s one town along the southern Norwegian cost I like to go back to over and over again it’s Risør. Get inspired to travel to Risør.
Hiking & Camping in Norway – What you need to know
Ut på tur, aldri sur. Out on a hike, never grumpy. This is a well known Norwegian saying. Learn the rules for hiking and camping in Norway.
Kragerø – A charming coastal town in Norway
The Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, named Kragerø “perlen blant kystbyene”, the gem among the coastal towns. Learn more about Kragerø in this article
A review of Atlantic Crossing WW2 Series
Atlantic Crossing has sparked a lot of debate recently concerning its authenticity. But does it have to be true to the original story?
Why is Norway one of the richest countries in the world?
Why is Norway so rich? Learn how Norway has managed their oil money and become one of the richest countries in the world.
Nevlunghavn is a well preserved fishing village
Exploring the charming coastal town of Nevlunghavn along the south coast of Norway. A well preserved fishing village well worth visiting.
Trollstigen – The most spectacular road in Norway?
I drive one of Norway’s most spectacular roads! Come with me as I climb up 11 hairpin bends.
Did you know that you speak Viking?
As an English speaker, you are using plenty of Viking words every day.
Sankthanks – A Norwegian Midsummer Celebration
You might have heard about the Swedish midsummer celebration. But what about Norway? Learn about Sankthans in this article.
The Norwegian Queen of Friluftsliv
Why is Queen Sonja sitting on a rock in the Palace gardens in Oslo? It’s because she is the Queen of Friluftsliv. Learn more in this article.
Pål Bjarne Johansen is a tour guide, travel writer, sailor & videographer.
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