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.
The Norwegians mountains in autumn are so much more than colorful and amazing scenery, space and serenity. It is also about exciting adventures, local food, culture, architecture, history and welcoming hosts. Here we have gathered some of the best places in the Norwegian mountains. Come see us this fall!
On August 19th, 2021, Deichman Bjørvika in Oslo earned the internationally acclaimed "The Public Library of the Year award". A library so worth a visit! And did you know that Norway also have several other libraries worthy of exploration beyond the books?
From tomorrow, July 11, some billionaires will start setting off to space in which has become known as the ultimate space race. All for wanting the legacy of sending off the first ‘space tourist’ ever. But since we Norwegians love to compete, we just could not resist to show up on the starting line, with a few tricks up our sleeve. We do know a thing or two about sending off tourists to space.
Visit Norway are reactivating last year’s campaign success – “Norwegian Space Travel”. A campaign that is all about Norway’s spacious environment, clean air, out-of-this-world views and thrilling activities in wide-spread nature and in our small(ish), but bustling cities.
Norway is gradually opening up for more and more travellers. Travellers from a handful European areas with low infection rate and travellers from Denmark with a valid corona certificate are now allowed to enter the country without having to quarantine. More European countries will be added to the list on 5 July. Updates and changes may occur on short notice.
Hopefully it will be possible to travel to Norway again soon. How about a high-end farm holiday to discover Norwegian "rural luxury" in unique locations? Here is a sample of some of the more special farms and manor houses. Remember that "gård" in Norwegian means farm.
The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Oslo has announced its opening date, 11 June 2022. As early as this summer, visitors can enter the building for early access guided tours. Norway’s new National Museum will be the largest art museum in the Nordic region. Many areas of Oslo are experiencing major development projects. The most exciting architectural projects are by the fjord.
The new MUNCH in Bjørvika, Oslo, is set to open on 22 October 2021. This week, the museum initiated the complex operations of moving Edvard Munch's artworks to their new home by the Oslofjord. Moving artworks with dimensions upwards of 5 x 11 metres is not a walk in the park.
It's one o'clock in the morning, and the Midnight Sun is shining. North of the Arctic Circle the summer days last for months and make both locals and visitors happy, energetic and light-hearted. Here are suggestions to some of the experiences visitors can enjoy in Northern Norway when it will be possible to travel again.
Live press conference from Bjørvika in Oslo, where Stein Olav Henrichsen, Director of MUNCH, and estudio Herreros will announce the new MUNCH's opening date and opening exhibitions. MUNCH will be a playful, innovative and eventful house, filled with new opportunities for engaging art experiences. MUNCH offers art and culture spread over 13 floors, topped with Oslo's best view over the Oslo fjord.
Visit Norway has launched a campaign called "Law of Nature" to put focus on responsible travel, safety in the nature and on reducing footprints. The social media campaign is geared towards both international and Norwegian travelers by presenting five funny and educational videos with talking animals, Visit Norway conveys relevant messages and reminders about regulations and recommendations.
