New, spectacular hiking cabins by Snøhetta have opened in Luster, Western Norway. Designed as an architectural reaction to the changing weather conditions of this mountainous site, the distinct cabins offer visitors a comfortable and generous shelter during the summer and autumn months when the cabin is open to the public.
Oslo’s new main public library, Deichman Bjørvika, has finally opened its doors for the public of Oslo and all visitors to the Norwegian capital. The opening marks another huge milestone in the development of Bjørvika and Oslo. Through the last decade Oslo has transformed into an urban fjord city with an abundance of cultural highlights and iconic landmarks, like the Opera House.
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.
The new main library in Oslo opens on June 18. Deichman Bjørvika will be a library for the future and has been built according to passive house standards, reducing its carbon footprint and energy consumption significantly. The library will also contain a cinema, open workshops, cafés and ample space to relax, read and explore.
Norwegians will celebrate their National day on 17th of May - just differently. There will be ski and boat parades, veteran cars processions, a virtual marathon, fireworks and digital events. 17th of May will still be celebrated for children and families in Oslo and all over the rest of Norway, but in a safe way. Everybody in Norway is encouraged to celebrate at home, in gardens and digitally.
Four restaurants in Norway, each located in a different region of the country, received their first Michelin star during the Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 2020 event in Trondheim, Norway 17th February.
These four restaurants received their well-deserved first star this year:
Omakase by Vladimir Pak, a Japanese counter dining restaurant at Vika in Oslo.
Christopher Davidsen’s
Visit Trondheim, the official tourism board for the city of Trondheim, Norway and Twinings Tea, announce the start of a collaboration which will see the two parties work together on a series of initiatives to help increase tourism interest in Trondheim and, inter alia, the profile of Twinings Tea in Norway.
Want to see Scream with a view? The iconic, new Munch Museum is opening this spring. But that is not the only reason why both art lovers and others should visit Oslo this year – now, you can also go skiing even in the summer, and explore one of the world’s most striking libraries.
Skiing season is upon us, and while many Brits go for the down-hill version, the true test of your skiing abilities are only shown through managing the cross-country slide. In Norway there’s a myth about all Norwegians being born with skis on their feet. Do you really need to have Norwegian roots to master skiing? Meet Thom Jones from York, he’s tested the myth.
Heavily influenced by Norwegian nature, culture and traditions, Frozen introduced us to characters like Elsa and Anna, Kristoff and his reindeer Sven, Olaf the snowman and a bunch of cheeky trolls. In Frozen 2, we are invited on an epic journey to find answers: Where did Elsa get her special powers from? The quest for the truth takes us from the fabulous fjord valley of Arendelle into the unknown.
Making Norway is a series of films produced to entice travel desire based on Norwegian values. See how the climate is essential for food traditions, how slow-tv has enticed a nation, how architecture helps Norwegians connect with nature and H.M. King Harald V hopes for the future. Four films represent Norwegian values.
Soak up the atmosphere at one of Norway’s many Christmas markets and fairs and find tastes and gifts you won’t get anywhere else.
