This summer four sheep are roaming Norway, from the iconic Pulpit Rock in the west to the idyllic Lofoten Islands in the north. As part of a Visit Norway social media campaign they are showcasing Norwegian life and nature through their own cameras and a joint Instagram account, and two weeks into the campaign a whopping 3,1 million have been reached in the UK alone.
Have you ever wondered what the life of a sheep is like? This summer you will have the chance to get to know five very special Norwegian sheep, and see what Norwegian lifestyle is all about – from a sheep’s point of view.
Forget about dancing with wolves, at Polar Park in Northern Norway it is all about spending the night with them. This December the first guests spent the night in a cabin located inside a wolf enclosure, spending the evening in front of the fireplace before stepping out for a wolf kiss the following morning.
Over the past two years, it has become 35% cheaper for Brits to holiday in Norway. A very favourable pound to the Norwegian krone makes this the perfect time to go – many have already taken advantage with an increase of British bed nights by 23% compared to 2013.
Over the past two years, it has become 35% cheaper to host meetings and conferences in Norway. A very favourable pound to the Norwegian krone makes this the perfect time to go – combining memorable activities like northern lights hunting and top facilities with a budget-friendly bill.
From February 2016, it will be even easier to experience the mythical northern lights in Norway. Tour operator Inghams introduces two new packages featuring an exclusive direct flight from London Gatwick to Evenes, visiting towns such Harstad and Narvik, as well as the stunning fjords and islands scattered across Northern Norway.
For the first time this August, Mimi Goes Glamping kicks off. A cooperation between Bergen National Opera and Åmot Operafarm, the new festival combines music, outdoor activities like yoga and fly fishing, and locally produced gourmet food, all in scenic surroundings just outside Bergen.
Norway is hardly known to be on the cheap, and while we still have a way to go on the Spanish it has never been a financially better time to go. The airline Widerøe and the hotel chain Scandic are this summer introducing a package offering travellers the opportunity to fly and stay 14 days across all of Norway for less than £660.
On Monday 20th April, Visit Norway launches its new travel app making the learning experience a game – with a chance to win a trip to Norway.
From 1 July it is easier than ever to combine three of Norway’s most iconic hikes. Between July and August, there will be a daily express bus route between the Pulpit Rock, Kjerag and the Troll’s Tongue. Branded ‘The Kinder Egg’, the three hikes include challenging uphill walks and spectacular views in the fjord region.
The best chef in the world comes from Norway. 29-year old Ørjan Johanessen came out on top in the prestigious cooking competition Bocuse d'Or in Lyon, France, on Wednesday.
In May, two of the world’s biggest names in the arts are coming together in Oslo. The joint exhibition MUNCH | VAN GOGH opens in Oslo 9th May, where it will be for three months before moving to Amsterdam.
After the huge success of Frozen, Norway is setting the scene for another big film. The upcoming British thriller Ex Machina is filmed in the fjords, showcasing the wonders of Valldal, nearby glaciers and waterfalls, and most prominent, the iconic Juvet Landscape Hotel.
On 20th March 2015, Svalbard in Norway will experience total solar eclipse. In practice, this is the only inhabited area where you can experience the total darkness take place from the ground.
Norway impresses in Lonely Planet's forthcoming book 'Best in Travel 2015', the prestigious collection of the hottest trends, destinations and experiences for the coming year. Northern Norway scoops a place on the Top 10 listing of the 'The Best Regions in the World 2015'.
Seeing the Northern Lights in Norway continues to top British people’s buckets lists, and it is not just the tourists that are travelling up North. The incentive market is booming, and the arctic city of Tromsø is well prepared with several new hotels this year.
Seeing the Northern Lights in Norway tops British people's buckets lists, and the best ‘solar weather’ for a decade is expected to attract a record number of visitors this winter.
New this winter, the Northern Lights Express Train offers visitors a different way to chase the lights. The journey takes you from the Arctic fjord city Narvik in Northern Norway, into the wilderness in Swedish Lapland. While spotting the lights is the prime goal, the journey also includes a visit to a Sami camp, an aurora photo tour, and a two-course gourmet meal.
High into the mountains in Northern Norway, you find the Rabot Mountain Cabin – the coolest cabin in Norway. With 30 beds, it welcomes hikers from all over the world to a design surprise on top of the mountain.
