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  • Christmas market in Trondheim. Photo: Inbovi

    Norwegian Christmas miracles

    After the Second World War, Norway decided to repay their British allies with a very special annual Christmas gift – a tree. On the first Thursday in December, a huge Christmas tree is lit in London’s Trafalgar Square, radiating its Yuletide joy in all directions. What you might not know, is that the tree has travelled all the way from Nordmarka outside of Oslo. Yes, in Norway.

  • Northern lights over Reinebringen in Lofoten. Photo: Alex Conu

    The best places to experience northern lights in Norway

    Few places on earth offer better conditions to witness a limitless starry night sky than Northern Norway. But to hit the jackpot and experience the spectacular northern lights you’d probably need a few tips from the locals.

  • Havila Voyages sailing along Lofoten. Copyright: Havila Voyages

    Havila Voyages start sailing the traditional coastal route from Bergen on December 1.

    Havila Capella is delivered to Havila Voyages, and soon the first of four state of the art vessels for the new ship owner Havila Voyages will start its sailing towards the Norwegian coast. The ship will start its’ sailings on the traditional coastal route from Bergen on 1 December. The CEO of Havila Voyages, Bent Martini, says this is a day of joy.

  • Gingerbread Town in Bergen. Photo: Robin Strand/VisitBergen.com

    Welcome to a Norwegian Christmas tale

    Sleep in the world’s largest gingerbread house, experience a fairytale-like white Christmas with cheerful markets – and visit Father Christmas himself. These are some of the best places to go if you want to celebrate Christmas in Norway.

  • "It really comes down to: Be open, and then see what happens" Tani. Photo: Visit Norway

    Art moves! The power of art - top experiences in Norway for art lovers

    On October 22, 2021 the new Munch Museum finally opens in Oslo. It will be one of the highlights in Norwegian cultural life when one of Norway's most well-known artists finally will get his new "home", where more of his art can be on display than ever before.

  • On August 19th, 2021, The Deichman Bjørvika Library in Oslo received the international renowned 'Public Library of the Year award'. Photo by Erik Thallaug

    Come join us judge the books by its covers

    On August 19th, 2021, Deichman Bjørvika in Oslo earned the internationally acclaimed "The Public Library of the Year award". A library so worth a visit! And did you know that Norway also have several other libraries worthy of exploration beyond the books?

  • Horseback riding under the Midnight Sun at Hov in Lofoten. Photo: Hallvard Kolltveit - Destination Lofoten

    Surf and safaris - fun under the Midnight Sun in Northern Norway

    It's one o'clock in the morning, and the Midnight Sun is shining. North of the Arctic Circle the summer days last for months and make both locals and visitors happy, energetic and light-hearted. Here are suggestions to some of the experiences visitors can enjoy in Northern Norway when it will be possible to travel again.

  • Borgund Stave Church. Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik - www.fjordnorway.com

    Museums and attractions are opening up in Norway

    ​As the COVID-19 situation is improving in Norway, restaurants, bars, hotels, swimming pools etc. are opening up. We also see that more and more attractions and museums in Norway either have opened up or are planning to do so. Here is a list of some of the attractions.

  • 35% cheaper to host meetings in Norway

    35% cheaper to host meetings in Norway

    Over the past two years, it has become 35% cheaper to host meetings and conferences in Norway. A very favourable pound to the Norwegian krone makes this the perfect time to go – combining memorable activities like northern lights hunting and top facilities with a budget-friendly bill.

  • Northern Lights creates growth in the incentive market

    Northern Lights creates growth in the incentive market

    Seeing the Northern Lights in Norway continues to top British people’s buckets lists, and it is not just the tourists that are travelling up North. The incentive market is booming, and the arctic city of Tromsø is well prepared with several new hotels this year.

  • Norway most popular meeting destination in the Nordics

    Norway most popular meeting destination in the Nordics

    Norway tops the lucrative meeting and incentive market in the Nordics, according to the recent report by Union of International Associations (UIA), UIA International Meeting Statistics Report for the year 2013.