Eidsvoll – the birthplace of Norwegian democracy
On May 17, 1814, the Norwegian Constitution was signed at Eidsvoll municipality in Viken County. Today, Eidsvoll celebrates its constitutional legacy.
Author: Tove Andersson
Weddings on top of the world
With COVID forcing couples to adapt their wedding plans, friluftsliv weddings are an increasingly popular choice in Norway, including on the North Cape.
Tour skating opens up new adventures for Norwegians
Tour skating—ice hiking in the open air on natural ice—has become a popular, though dangerous, winter pasttime in Norway.
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.
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!
