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View from Gaustatoppen in Telemark. Photo: Gausta.com/Visit Telemark

4 December 2021 14:15

HRH Crown Prince Haakon greets travellers world-wide

In connection with Lonely Planet choosing Norway as one of ten countries worth a visit in 2022, the Norwegian HRH Crown Prince Haakon greets travellers world-wide.

Northern lights over Reinebringen in Lofoten. Photo: Alex Conu

16 November 2021 13:51

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

5 November 2021 13:29

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

4 November 2021 14:19

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.

The Lofoten Islands. Photo: Matt Munro/Lonely Planet

28 October 2021 13:41

Thank you, Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet has chosen Norway as one of ten countries worth a visit in 2022. A recognition received due to the efforts for developing a sustainable tourism destination.

Morten, Alexandra and Pernille from Norway are your ski instructors - online. Photo: VisitNorway.com

21 October 2021 14:56

Norwegian kids are eager to be your online ski instructors

When visiting a ski destination, with a lack of skiing experience, you would usually consider investing in a ski instructor. Now Visit Norway and the Norwegian ski destinations have mini masterclasses online – and the teachers, they’re all kids.

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

19 October 2021 13:07

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.