Innovation Norway regret that we have initiated a story about Sommarøy in Troms wanting to stop time, in which it was not made clear that this was a marketing campaign from Innovation Norway and Visit Norway.
While daylight savings time is up for debate in numerous countries, the people of Sommarøy (“Summer Island”) in Norway are going one step further: They want to be a time-free zone.
Norway highlights equality on its Constitution Day. The 17th May marks both the Norwegian National day and the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
The colorful beanies made by DNT, the Norwegian Trekking Organization, make flirting easier than ever when hiking in the Norwegian mountains. Magic might happen if you wear the green beanie for singles or the new rainbow-coloured Pride beanie.
Joik is one of Europe’s oldest song traditions. Passed down from generation to generation, the chanting song of the Sami people has survived through centuries. Young Sami artists are currently bringing new life to this tradition by mixing ancient sounds with modern genres.
Sagastad, a brand-new knowledge center focusing on the Viking Age opens in Nordfjordeid, Norway, on the 10th May 2019. With one of the country’s richest, largest and most spectacular Viking graves in the center of the town, Nordfjordeid is the obvious location for Sagastad.
When three young Europeans; Kadir, Anna and Klára, was invited to take part in Norway’s largest celebration of love, freedom and diversity, it was Oslove at first sight.
- Pride is a time for love and colours. But also, solidarity, diversity and equality. In many places people are not allowed to love who they really love. Norwegians have a liberal attitude towards LGBTQ+ individuals and
24 hours of sunshine puts nightlife offerings under the Midnight Sun.
From 13 August 2018 travellers can enjoy direct flights between London and Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik in southern Norway. Tickets are now on sale via www.wideroe.no/en
Timetable
In operation from 13 August 2018.
Departure from London on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays: 8pm
Departure from Kristiansand on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays: 5.30pm
Flight time: 2 Hours
#VisitNordlys - new social media campaign by Visit Norway, SAS and northern Norway Tourist Board Three British influencers handpicked to join other European influencers in northern Norway to capture the unique universe within the Aurora Zone Follow the campaign on Instagram @VisitNordlys and www.visitnorway.com/visit-nordlys Win a trip to northern Norway on www.visitnorway.com/visit-nordlys
2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Norway’s most famous play – Henrik Ibsen’s Peer Gynt. To celebrate the anniversary, four young Norwegian artists were invited to make their own versions of the original compositions Edvard Grieg wrote for the play. The results are four contemporary takes on “Morning Mood”, “In the Hall of the Mountain King” and “Anitra’s Dance”.
The compositions Grieg w
Lonely Planet has selected Oslo - as the only Scandinavian city – as one of the 10 best cities in the world to visit in 2018. The Norwegian capital is, among other things, highlighted for its combination of exciting architecture, art, food and nature experiences.
The international travel guide Lonely Planet has just announced its annual “Best in Travel” list that declares 10 travel destination
