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  • Norway makes shithouses great again

    “We heard some noise about the s+++house country”. Well, what we can say, we do have some of the most spectacular toilets in the world. The post showed public toilets set against fjords, rivers and mountain views, under the headline "Meet the world's most beautiful (s++t h++++s) toilets." The post quickly spread online and has been picked up by international media across several continents.

    Along Norway’s Scenic Routes, spectacular landscapes meet surprisingly spectacular toilets.
  • From fjords to football: The Viking row unites fans around the world

    The Viking Row, inspired by Norway's seafaring traditions, has become a viral football fan ritual. This unifying chant reflects Norway's rich maritime history and promotes togetherness, as fans row in unison, symbolizing their cultural connection to the Viking age.

    From game Norway-Senegal
  • Why Norway thinks online trolling deserves a rebrand

    Norway has launched an AI-created troll named Twigs to explore whether “trolling” can mean something positive again. Set in real Norwegian landscapes, the character blends mythology, technology and modern storytelling.

    AI generated troll in Norwegian nature
  • From the Arctic Circle to the Metropolitano: Bodø/Glimt is ready to take on Atlético Madrid

    On Wednesday night, the Champions League bridges extremes as Bodø/Glimt travel from the far north of Norway to the heart of the Spanish capital to face Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano. Built on "Coraje y Corazón", Courage and Heart, Atlético Madrid will host the only team coming from north of the Arctic circle. Not only that, the Metropolitano itself has more seats than the entire population

  • Bodø Glimt Brings Echte Liebe for Arctic Football to Dortmund

    Only 53,000 people live in the small Arctic city of Bodø - just enough to fill up a standard football stadium in Europe. Aspmyra, the home stadium, has space for just 8000 fans. There are no billionaires financing these players, The team is owned by its members and they support this Arctic team through pure passion.

  • Norway’s Kunstsilo Awarded Prestigious Prix Versailles World Title

    Kunstsilo in Kristiansand, Norway has been awarded the prestigious Prix Versailles World Title. The announcement was made on 4 December 2025 at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris during the Prix Versailles award ceremony. Kunstsilo had been shortlisted as the only Nordic museum among seven candidates in the category World’s Most Beautiful Museums.

     Kunstsilo in Kristiansand, Norway has been awarded the prestigious Prix Versailles World Title.
  • Top 10 tips for family fun in Norway

    There are many reasons to go to Norway: Stunning nature, exciting adventures, cool summer temperatures that let you stay active all day — and right now, Norway is far more affordable due to the positive currency exchange. Our hotels include a really nice breakfast too, so what are you waiting for? Come spend your summer holiday in Norway!

    Family fun in Norway
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