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  • Happy skiers in Trysil. Photo: Ola Matsson, SkiStar

    Our love for snow. Great ski conditions in Norway.

    Norway is currently experiencing record amounts of snow and ski resorts are reporting fantastic ski conditions both for alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and lots of other winter activities.

  • Christmas market in Trondheim. Photo: Inbovi

    Norwegian Christmas miracles

    After the Second World War, Norway decided to repay their British allies with a very special annual Christmas gift – a tree. On the first Thursday in December, a huge Christmas tree is lit in London’s Trafalgar Square, radiating its Yuletide joy in all directions. What you might not know, is that the tree has travelled all the way from Nordmarka outside of Oslo. Yes, in Norway.

  • Biking in Romsdalen. Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik/VisitNorway.com

    Norway lifts more restrictions, making it easier for travellers

    Norway lifts more restrictions making entry easier for travelers Norway is opening up and have now lifted further restrictions on testing and quarantine. There is no longer a requirement to test on or after arrival, and close contacts will no longer have to quarantine. There is no longer testing at the border of Norway whether you come by land, sea or air. Rules for quarantining and isolation

  • Pulpit rock, Prekestolen. Photo: Explore Lysefjorden-Visit Ryfylket

    Now everybody can travel to Norway without having to quarantine

    Today marks the first day since early 2020, where the Norwegian border is open to all visitors without having to quarantine. Due to COVID-19, the Norwegian government had to shut its borders and demand self-quarantine for all travelers without the EU COVID certificate. This practice ended at midnight, and now travelers from outside the EU are also free to visit Norway without a 10-day quarantine p

  • Northern lights over Reinebringen in Lofoten. Photo: Alex Conu

    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.

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