Kunstsilo in Kristiansand, Norway has been awarded the prestigious Prix Versailles World Title. The announcement was made on 4 December 2025 at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris during the Prix Versailles award ceremony. Kunstsilo had been shortlisted as the only Nordic museum among seven candidates in the category World’s Most Beautiful Museums.
As the northern lights begin its peak activity, Visit Norway invites everyone to experience this magical natural light show. A local product designer from Bodø has built special viewing seats for what we believe is The Greatest Light Show on Earth.
The old silo located on the island of Odderøya will get a new lease on life when Kunstsilo opens the doors to its universe of art which offers a wealth of experiences for visitors of all ages. The opening date will be May 11th, 2024.
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There is always something exciting happening in the Norwegian fjord region, whether its new adventures, attractions and cultural events. Lately there has been a boom in new unique accommodations and also within the culinary field, and here are a few of the latest developments that have opened this spring and summer.
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.
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.
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.
Norway has seen a growth in fascinating architecture and design in the last few years. This has also happened with accommodation all over the country, where you now can sleep, eat, find exciting culture, history and participate in exciting adventures – or simply get away from it all and relax and contemplate, or practice friluftsliv. Here you will find a list of some of the most recent additions.
On Friday, August 21, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration opens a new Norwegian Scenic Routes attraction with a staircase bridge over the Vøringsfossen waterfall in the Hardangerfjord region. By 2021, there will be new viewpoints and paths added.
New, spectacular hiking cabins by Snøhetta have opened in Luster, Western Norway. Designed as an architectural reaction to the changing weather conditions of this mountainous site, the distinct cabins offer visitors a comfortable and generous shelter during the summer and autumn months when the cabin is open to the public.
The new main library in Oslo opens on June 18. Deichman Bjørvika will be a library for the future and has been built according to passive house standards, reducing its carbon footprint and energy consumption significantly. The library will also contain a cinema, open workshops, cafés and ample space to relax, read and explore.
