The Oslo Opera House has won several awards for its unique design, reminiscent of a glacier out in the fjord. It has a sloped roof that is perfect for walking on, but are you really allowed to walk on the roof of the Oslo Opera House in Norway? You can walk on the roof of … Read more
Norway is known to have one of the best parental leave systems in the world, with a paid parental leave for 1 year after giving birth or adopting a child. The first year of the child is considered to be very important to the development of the child, so paid parental leave in Norway is … Read more
Pulpit Rock, also known as Preikestolen in Norwegian, is one of Norway’s most popular tourist attractions. It features a characteristic mountain plateau where you can go out on it and look down at the amazing Lysefjorden below. There are few places as incredible as Pulpit Rock, but the big problem with popular tourist attractions like … Read more
It should come as no surprise that Norway is an expensive country when it comes to living costs, but there are big differences between different parts of Norway. Certain cities are significantly more expensive than others, and living in these cities will end up costing a lot more than living in other parts of Norway. … Read more
It is easy to be overwhelmed by all the different things you need to check out when you are moving to Norway, and the different types of insurances are one of these. Which insurances do you need, and which are just a waste of money? Let’s take a look at everything you need to know … Read more
There are many amazing tourist attractions around the world, and I would consider The Big Elk (“Storelgen” in Norwegian) to be on the crazy side. This giant moose statue is 10.3 meters high, and covered with polished stainless steel. It makes for a cool sight, but it’s in the middle of nowhere in Atna in … Read more
Norway has had a long tradition of offering free university education to people from all over the world, no matter which country you came from. They did not discriminate between foreigners, Norwegian citizens or EU-citizens, but this is all changing next year. Starting in 2023, all universities must collect student tuition for all students outside … Read more
Many students dream of moving to Norway for a semester (or more) as an international student, and get a feel for Norwegian culture, nature and education all at the same time. The only problem is just that Norway is incredible expensive, especially for non-working international students! So, are there any cities in Norway that are … Read more
October is kind of a transition month in Norway, and acting as a late autumn in some years and early winter in others. It’s among the least popular months to visit Norway as a tourist, but Norway in October is still incredible in it’s own way! If you’re looking to see the most popular tourist … Read more
It’s well-known that university degrees in Norway are tuition-free for both Norwegian and foreign students, and anyone can apply to get a university education for free if they attend the university. You have to pay a small semester fee (costs around 600 NOK / $60 USD), but there are generally no tuition fees at universities … Read more