Gamalost, a traditional Norwegian cheese with a robust, earthy flavor and 50% protein, was once a staple. Best enjoyed with butter, bread, or preserves, gamalost showcases Norway’s rich cheese-making heritage.
Exploring differences between the Norwegian state Lutheran Church and Mindekirken, the Norwegian-American Lutheran church. Key distinctions include hiring processes, funding sources, and cultural traditions around weddings, funerals, and confirmations.
Crown Prince Haakon’s 2025 U.S. tour celebrates 200 years of organized Norwegian emigration, capturing historic moments across the Midwest and New York City. The photo spread highlights cultural events and strengthened Norwegian-American connections.
Crown Prince Haakon’s U.S. tour celebrates 200 years of Norwegian-American heritage, from heartfelt gatherings in the Midwest to the historic arrival of the Restauration in New York — a journey honoring the enduring bond between Norway and America.
The Restauration Venneforening shares highlights from their commemorative Atlantic voyage, retracing the original 1825 journey that marked the beginning of Norwegian emigration to America.
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway opens the new Saga Center at Norway House in Minneapolis during the Crossings 200 bicentennial celebration, showcasing interactive exhibits on Norwegian-American history, family research, and cultural connections.
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway visits Mindekirken in Minneapolis during the Leif Eriksson International Festival, celebrating Norwegian-American heritage with music, poetry, and history honoring 200 years of emigration and cultural connection.
Around 4,850 years ago, waves of Indo-European pastoral peoples from the Pontic Steppe migrated to Scandinavia, overwhelming earlier farming populations.
The Restauration’s 2025 voyage honors history, raising funds for SOS Children’s Villages to support displaced families globally. Led by Liv Ullmann, the “Broken Dreams” campaign connects the past to today’s refugee crises.
Oil transformed Stavanger from a small fishing town into Norway’s oil capital. As the industry faces uncertainty, the city now looks to reinvent itself once again — shifting from crude dreams to a future in renewables and new industries.
Tora Aasland presents Crossings 200’s perspective on the emigration anniversary, highlighting new reflections on migration, identity, inclusion, and the links between past departures and present arrivals.
Stavanger marked 200 years of Norwegian emigration with the Restauration’s send-off, featuring historic exhibits, cultural events, royal attendance, and solidifying the strong ties between Norway and the United States.
