Calling all Norwegians—and tourists!
A new cultural project in Norway is turning disused phone booths into “book booths”, encouraging passersby to take a book or leave a book.
Author: Tove Andersson
A virtual view of the past
The house of polar explorer Roald Amundsen, filled with sounds, images, and stories from his life, can now be explored with virtual reality (VR).
Corona Christmas
Alf Folmer, at 99, has a life full of Christmas memories, and has already happily set the table for Christmas, though he’ll be the only guest.
Hadeland Glassverk
Norway’s oldest industrial company, Hadeland Glassverk in Jevnaker, opened the Christmas season with joy, despite the ongoing pandemic.
Inside the Deichman
Visit the new Deichman Bjørvika library in Oslo with native Tove Andersson to find out what’s new in learning in an innovative open space.
Oslo Midtsommer magic
On Midtsommer, a popular Oslo destination is Hvervenbukta, an idyllic recreational area just a few minutes from Oslo’s city center.
A different kind of Syttende mai
Some 17th of May festivities may be canceled because of the cooronavirus, but Norwegians will still celebrate their national holiday with style and flair!
Easter sweeps into Norway
Easter in Norway is a special time, one of the oldest holidays. Explore Norwegian traditions with Tove Andersson, a freelance writer based in Oslo.
Angelina Jordan
Eighty-nine percent of “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” viewers, voted for Norwegian singer Angelina Jordan, now a worldwide sensation.
War hero Bamse
It has been 10 years since Bamse (teddy bear), ship’s dog and war hero, was honored with a statue in his hometown of Honningsvåg, Nordkapp municipality.
