Oslo; it’s the land of hygge, beautiful fjords, and thriving nature. It’s a city of many faces. To some, the perfect destination for a romantic weekend getaway; to others, it’s the ideal place to spend…
Are you planning to visit Oslo? Norway’s capital city is the perfect mix of urban sophistication and historic sites. Whether you’re traveling to Oslo for an extended weekend or longer, there are so many fabulous…
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…
The Occupation of Norway During world war 2, from 1940-45 Norway was occupied by Nazi Germany. In the City Hall of Oslo is an almost 30 meter long fresco, named Okkupasjonsfrisen (The Occupation Frieze). It…
Are you planning to drive between Oslo and Bergen? Luckily there are several good routes to take. Driving between Oslo and Bergen In this article I’ll describe a more Northern route on Road 55. This…
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…
The FRAM museum displays the golden era of the Polar Expedition history of Norway. There are two original ships inside the museum, Fram (meaning “Forward”) & Gjøa. Personally, this is one of my favorite museums…
Many visitors to Norway often tick Copenhagen off their bucket list before heading to Oslo. I’m often asked what is the best way to get from there to here? Well, unless you’re very short on…
Wondering where to stay when you visit Oslo? In the central parts of Oslo there are five neighborhoods where I’d recommend you to find your accommodation: Bjørvika, Downtown (kvadraturen), Grünerløkka, Frogner/Majorstuen or Aker Brygge. To…
If you’re about to travel to Norway you’re probably well aware of how to get here, but what about transportation and travel inside Norway? How to move between regions or from one city to another?…