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Boy jumping over a stream. Photo: Matias Fosso

28 March 2023 13:10

10 reasons why you should release your kids in Norway

Release your kids in nature! Spring is around the corner and as the snow melts and nature wakes, we Norwegian head outdoors. Not to say that we haven't been out during winter, it just gets easier to get out in spring. Many parents are happy to exchange screen time for play time. The Norwegian nature is free and open, and it provides so many fun opportunities for exploring with your kids.

Enjoying the view from Strandafjellet mountain. Photo Haavard Myklebust

16 March 2023 10:05

Cheaper holidays in Norway for foreign travelers this year

The Norwegian kroner (NOK) is historically weak, which means that travelling in Norway has become far more affordable for most visitors. Norway has long been perceived as a high cost country, but the truth is that Norway has been quietly becoming cheaper and cheaper for many travellers for years, even despite rising inflation.

Midnight sun kayaking on Kvaløya. Photo: Marius Fiskum/Visit Norway

13 March 2023 14:00

Come play under the midnight sun. Visit Norway invites you to join the Timeless Society

Visit Norway is looking for three people to join the Timeless Society this June to experience what it means to live life with 24-hour sunlight.

The Munch Room at the National Museum. Photo: Iwan Baan

8 March 2023 13:21

Tracking Munch. In the footsteps of world famous artist Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch, painter of the iconic The Scream, is to have his life portrayed in a Norwegian feature film from Viaplay. One of the world’s greatest artists of all time will be depicted across four stages in Munch, with a quartet of Norwegian actors boarding the feature.

Bodø2024 - Opening ceremony illustration. Photo: phase7/Bjørnådal Arkitektstudio

9 February 2023 13:43

BODØ2024 EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE – FIRST PROGRAMME RELEASE

Next year Bodø, Norway, will be European Capital of Culture, the first city north of the Arctic Circle to hold the prestigious title. Get a peek at what’s in store for the title year - some of the highlights of the Bodø2024 programme were unveiled on February 3.

The new Bolder Starlodges. Photo: Elin Engelsvold/TheBolder.com

1 February 2023 13:51

Discover exciting new experiences in Norway in 2023

2023 will see lots of new and exciting openings of attractions, museums, hotels, lodges, sustainable transportations and food events. Below you will find a sample of what is happening in Norway this year.

Happy skiers in Trysil. Photo: Ola Matsson, SkiStar

9 January 2023 13:38

Our love for snow. Great ski conditions in Norway.

Norway is currently experiencing record amounts of snow and ski resorts are reporting fantastic ski conditions both for alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and lots of other winter activities.