Edvard Munch, painter of the iconic The Scream, is to have his life portrayed in a Norwegian feature film from Viaplay. One of the world’s greatest artists of all time will be depicted across four stages in Munch, with a quartet of Norwegian actors boarding the feature.
Next year Bodø, Norway, will be European Capital of Culture, the first city north of the Arctic Circle to hold the prestigious title. Get a peek at what’s in store for the title year - some of the highlights of the Bodø2024 programme were unveiled on February 3.
2023 will see lots of new and exciting openings of attractions, museums, hotels, lodges, sustainable transportations and food events. Below you will find a sample of what is happening in Norway this year.
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.
On December 1, 2022, Netflix will release the new movie "Troll", which takes place in Norway. Deep in the Dovre mountain in Norway, something gigantic wakes up after a thousand years in captivity. The creature destroys everything in its path and quickly approaches Oslo.
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.
Norway’s new National Museum in Oslo will be the largest art museum in the Nordic region.
The events at the heavy water cellar at Vemork have been called one of the most successful acts of sabotage in World War II. The cellar was the target of Norwegian soldiers under British command in the night between 27th and 28th of February, 1943.
For more than 64 years the HSMAI Adrian Awards have awarded excellence in hospitality advertising, digital marketing, and public relations. This year, Visit Norway hit a home run and picked up an impressive nine awards at the Florida ceremony.
Norway maintains its position as the country with the most Bocuse d’Or awards. The talented Norwegian chef Filip August Bendi won the bronze medal in the European competition in 2022.
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
Did you know that the sounds, smells and sights of spring produce serotonin in the brain. It creates a unique kind of happiness. We call it SPRINGFULNESS.
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
In connection with Lonely Planet choosing Norway as one of ten countries worth a visit in 2022, the Norwegian HRH Crown Prince Haakon greets travellers world-wide.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
