Most countries have an official national flower, and it’s usually a flower that represents or symbolizes the country. But what is Norway’s national flower like? There’s actually not an official Norwegian national flower, but there are two unofficial national flowers. These are pyramidal saxifrage (Saxifraga cotyledon or bergfrue in Norwegian) and common heather (Calluna vulgaris … Read more
Norway is an incredible country with lots of different tourist attractions, both natural attractions as well as man-made structures aimed to wow people who experience them. There are generally fewer tourist traps in Norway than in many other countries in the world, but there are still some big tourist traps that you might want to … Read more
If you’re thinking about moving to Norway, then you are going to want to either find a place to rent, or even find a house that you can buy. I usually recommend most foreigners to rent the first time they move to Norway in order to check out the area and get a feel for … Read more
Vape pens are gradually replacing regular cigarettes in terms of popularity, and offer many benefits over the traditional choice. But what’s the deal with vape pens in Norway? And can you even bring a vape pen to Norway when you’re coming to visit? It is perfectly legal to bring a vape pen to Norway, but … Read more
Norway and Norwegians have many quirks that will shock anyone who is coming from abroad to visit! We’re going to be taking a closer look at the 11 most shocking things to foreigners who visit Norway here, so stick around to learn all 11 things that will shock you about Norway. 1) There’s whale meat … Read more
One of the most incredible things about Norway is the freedom to roam principle that allows you to set up a wild camp with your tent pretty much anywhere in nature. This provides a free alternative to spending the nights at hostels, and can be a great experience for people who enjoys being in nature. … Read more
Visiting Kirkenes is a very special experience, with this rather small town being closer to the Russian border than any neighboring city. It’s in a remote place far north in Norway, and the easiest method of getting to Kirkenes is by flying an airplane to Kirkenes airport Høybuktmoen. But the problem is that Høybuktmoen is … Read more
If you’re moving to Norway, when you’re going to want to find a place to live. Some people choose to buy a house or an apartment when moving here, but most people are looking to rent an apartment in Norway when moving. This guide is meant for international students or workers who are moving to … Read more
September is the first real autumn month in Norway, but it’s still a fairly popular month to visit. It’s best suited for tourists who can handle chilly mornings and evenings, and don’t get too scared by a little rain. If you are comfortable with colder weather in the early and late hours of the day, … Read more
There are certain situations when fishing in Norway where you want to pay for the national fishing fee. This is a small (just under 300 NOK / $30 USD) fee that all fishermen must pay if they want to fish river salmon in Norway, and the money from this fee is used for wildlife management … Read more