St. Olav's Ways in Norway are the world's northernmost pilgrimage paths and are hikes with a deeper meaning. A walk along one of the pilgrimage routes gives space to think, with a landscape where to contemplate and heal. The story of Kes Blans from the Netherlands is emblematic. Kes had beaten cancer, but had lost his ability to trust life. A pilgrimage from Oslo to Trondheim changed everything.
Do you dream of falling asleep to the sound of ocean waves? Find peace of mind, new energy or adventures by calming waters? A night at a Norwegian lighthouse with views of the ocean, sunsets or might storms, could be what you are looking for, when it will be possible to travel again.
In the week leading into the Super Bowl and during the big event, General Motors has run ads showing American actor Will Ferrell apparently "hating" Norway with all the Olafs, vikings, mackerel, skiing and year-round sweater weather. The reason is electric cars, of course. Here are some other things Will can add to the list while also getting help from local fans with directions to get to Norway.
New, super cool saunas are popping up all around Norway. Here are some of the most exciting floating saunas in Norway right now, ready to be experienced once the travel restrictions are lifted.
Want to see a Scream with a view? The iconic new Munch Museum will soon open in Oslo. But 2021 and 2022 will be years of grand openings of many new attractions, adventures and luxurious hotels. Several projects long in the making throughout Norway are finally getting ready to open their doors to the public. Here is a sneak peak of what to expect.
Netflix has released the second season of the Norwegian series Home for Christmas, which shows unique aspects of Norwegian lifestyle with humor, presenting Røros to an international audience. In recent years, Norway has provided stunning film locations in international film productions and has been the location for critically acclaimed and compelling series. A different way of experiencing Norway
Norwegian artist Matoma and Michael Bolton chose Lofoten as the location for the video of their Christmas song "It's Christmas time". Christmas in Norway is a true feast of lights, preparations and traditions that last a whole season. It's all about "kos", even in this very particular year.
On 19 August 2020, at 14:19, baby Aurora Wolteck was born in Dettingen Konstanz on the border between Germany and Switzerland, completely unaware of the Arctic adventure that had unfolded nine months earlier.
The new Deichman Bjørvika library in Oslo has won the international «Trend Brand of the Year 2020» award, a trend-setting recognition for libraries all over the world, according to the jury. The jury highlighted the fact that Deichman Bjørvika in Oslo has transformed the dusty cliches on what a library is, and made the library relevant to all the citizens, becoming a creative destination in Oslo.
Innovation Norway has launched “CO2rism”, a tool for calculating the CO2-emissions caused by transport of tourists to and in Norway. The user groups of this calculator are businesses and destinations marketeers, interested in insight on the emissions caused by the guests they want to attract.
November 19 has been designated as the World Toilet Day by the UN. World Toilet Day was made to spread and increase public awareness of broader sanitation systems such as wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and washing hands. Today we talk about the one invention that's kept hidden behind closed doors, but undeniably important. So if you like an "ode to the commode" read ahead.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra wins gold medal in Norway's Junior National Championship in surfing. In recent years, Norway has earned its deserved place as an international surfing destination. From Lofoten in the north to the beaches near Stavanger in the southwest you can enjoy excellent conditions for surfing.
