In 2025, Hafjell and Kvitfjell in Norway will host a remarkable eight World Cup races over three weeks – a historic achievement that confirms their status as Scandinavia’s leading alpine destinations. And the best part? The slopes are open to everyone!
Take your whole family skiing in Norway this winter! The season is long, the resorts are wonderful, and the views are impeccable. There is something for everyone! Many of the largest resorts are easily accessible by train or bus and are within reach of airports and ferry terminals.
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.
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.
It's one o'clock in the morning, and the Midnight Sun is shining. North of the Arctic Circle the summer days last for months and make both locals and visitors happy, energetic and light-hearted. Here are suggestions to some of the experiences visitors can enjoy in Northern Norway when it will be possible to travel again.
The secret's out. For decades Norwegians have flocked to the country's ultimate summer destination - Sørlandet, or Southern Norway. Sørlandet is often referred to as the Norwegian riviera, mainly because of it's warm and sunny weather, beautiful beaches and charming towns and villages.
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.
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?
Want to see Scream with a view? The iconic, new Munch Museum is opening this spring. But that is not the only reason why both art lovers and others should visit Oslo this year – now, you can also go skiing even in the summer, and explore one of the world’s most striking libraries.
Skiing season is upon us, and while many Brits go for the down-hill version, the true test of your skiing abilities are only shown through managing the cross-country slide. In Norway there’s a myth about all Norwegians being born with skis on their feet. Do you really need to have Norwegian roots to master skiing? Meet Thom Jones from York, he’s tested the myth.
The colorful beanies made by DNT, the Norwegian Trekking Organization, make flirting easier than ever when hiking in the Norwegian mountains. Magic might happen if you wear the green beanie for singles or the new rainbow-coloured Pride beanie.
“When it comes to skiing, Norway has absolutely everything. Those opportunities for skiing in Norway – including the facilities and not least the culture and the people you meet – are what has made me the alpine skier I am today.”
The above quote comes from Norwegian Olympic champion and five-time world champion in alpine skiing Aksel Lund Svindal.
In “Come Follow My Path”, a new skiing vide