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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Havila Voyages start sailing the traditional coastal route from Bergen on December 1.

    Havila Capella is delivered to Havila Voyages, and soon the first of four state of the art vessels for the new ship owner Havila Voyages will start its sailing towards the Norwegian coast. The ship will start its’ sailings on the traditional coastal route from Bergen on 1 December. The CEO of Havila Voyages, Bent Martini, says this is a day of joy.

  • Welcome to a Norwegian Christmas tale

    Sleep in the world’s largest gingerbread house, experience a fairytale-like white Christmas with cheerful markets – and visit Father Christmas himself. These are some of the best places to go if you want to celebrate Christmas in Norway.

  • Thank you, Lonely Planet

    Lonely Planet has chosen Norway as one of ten countries worth a visit in 2022. A recognition received due to the efforts for developing a sustainable tourism destination.

  • Norwegian kids are eager to be your online ski instructors

    When visiting a ski destination, with a lack of skiing experience, you would usually consider investing in a ski instructor. Now Visit Norway and the Norwegian ski destinations have mini masterclasses online – and the teachers, they’re all kids.

  • Art moves! The power of art - top experiences in Norway for art lovers

    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.

  • Ain't no mountain high enough! Meet autumn at Norwegian mountain lodges.

    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!

  • Come join us judge the books by its covers

    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?

  • Exploring Norway feels like being on a mission in space

    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.

  • Norway joins the space race!

    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.

  • The Norwegian borders are now opening up

    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.

  • Norwegian farms offer rural luxury

    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.

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