The Norwegian National Insurance Scheme is a type of social insurance that grant you certain rights if you get injured, sick or lose your job in Norway. All Norwegian citizens are members of the National Insurance Scheme (called Folketrygden in Norwegian), but how can you become a member as a foreigner? To become a member … Read more
Norway is known for being very expensive, and in addition to the general expensiveness of the country, all alcohol is highly taxed. This has lead to some of the highest costs of beer in the entire world, so exactly how much should you expect to pay for a beer in Norway in 2022? You should … Read more
The Norwegian hot dog has a special place in the heart of any Norwegian, and hold a lot of cultural significance. It might look like a bland and boring piece of food to many foreigners, but the pølse is a lot more than what meets the eye. So what is it that makes this Norwegian … Read more
If you want to fish in a freshwater source like a lake or river in Norway, you will need to buy a fishing permit for that particular water. These are often very cheap, but you can get fined if you don’t get a fishing permit before trying your luck at catching a fish. It can … Read more
Arctic puffins (Fratercula arctica) are one of the most characteristic sea birds in Norway, and seeing these birds in their natural habitat makes for a great nature experience. Many people mistake the puffins for penguins, but they are in fact not. You can see breeding nests for puffins all along the coast of Norway, but … Read more
Trollstigen, known as The Troll’s Pass in English, is a famous Norwegian road known for it hairpin bends and unique look. It’s part of one of Norway’s 18 national roads, and most people consider it to be the very best one! It’s a popular destination for road trips and scenic drives with plenty of stunning … Read more
Kjeragbolten is a characteristic rock wedged between two mountainsides, overhanging the majestic Lysefjorden. It’s definitely one of the most popular places to get a photo in the area, but how safe is it really to climb out onto Kjergabolten for a photo op? There has never been a single fatality or even accident at Kjeragbolten … Read more
The general healthcare system in Norway is very good with very low fees for the end user. Even being admitted for a big surgery at a hospital is completely free in Norway, but despite this, I still recommend travel insurance to tourists who visit Norway. So why do you need travel insurance when visiting Norway … Read more
There are many people that are wondering about the Norwegian wildlife, and a question I often get is if there are penguins in Norway or not. So, let’s take a look at the state of penguins in Norway! There are no wild penguins in Norway, and they have never been here naturally. However, there was … Read more
Trollstigen (The troll path) is a very popular tourist attraction in Rauma in Møre og Romsdal. This road is likely the most famous Norwegian road, and tourists are not only coming to take photos of it, but also to drive up and down the zigzagging road. Despite being a popular tourist attraction, the road is … Read more