Norway has seen a growth in fascinating architecture and design in the last few years. This has also happened with accommodation all over the country, where you now can sleep, eat, find exciting culture, history and participate in exciting adventures – or simply get away from it all and relax and contemplate, or practice friluftsliv. Here you will find a list of some of the most recent additions.
A culinary revolution has taken place in Norway in recent years, led by a wave of innovative Norwegian master chefs like Christian André Pettersen. Pettersen led Team Norway to secure the gold medal in the European final in Bocuse d’Or that was held in Tallinn, Estonia, on Friday, October 16. Bocuse d’Or Europe has been arranged seven times and Norway has reached the podium on each occasion.
Norway has provided stunning locations to filmmakers throughout the years. And the best is yet to come, with the upcoming premiere of No Time to Die in 2021.
What happens when an Indian chef cooks curry reindeer, or when a British baker milk a cow to make a cake? Join a Norwegian flavoursome journey to find out!
Studies show that spending quality time with good friends might extend your life expectancy, reduce the chances of heart disease and even increase our tolerance for pain.
On Friday, August 21, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration opens a new Norwegian Scenic Routes attraction with a staircase bridge over the Vøringsfossen waterfall in the Hardangerfjord region. By 2021, there will be new viewpoints and paths added.
Welcome to Space. As Norway annunced that travellers from many EEA and Schengen countries will again be able to visit the country from 15 July, they are also inviting to «Norwegian Space Travel». Norway is inviting you to enjoy their available space this summer. And they got a lot of it. There is an average of 15 people per square kilometre in Norway.
Did you miss out on your winter vacation in Norway this year? Here is where you can go skiing in Norway this summer – in shorts. Maybe taking a ski trip to one of these ski centers will maybe give you inspiration to plan for the upcoming winter season?
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.
