The Norwegian summer and autumn is filled with lots of delicious berries that anyone can freely pick and eat as they please. It’s pretty common for Norwegians to go on a berry hike (bærtur) with the intention of filling up big buckets of berries with delicious, edible berries of different sorts. So, let’s take a … Read more
Sogndal airport Haukåsen is a somewhat small airport located about 19 kilometers away from the town of Sogndal. This town is one of the bigger towns in the Sogn og Fjordane area, and is known for being a popular town for students since there’s a university there. Sogndal airport mainly have flights to and from … Read more
Norway has a bit of a different system for the emergency service numbers that the rest of the world, so it’s smart to get to know the different emergency service numbers before you visit Norway. So, how do you go about to call the emergency services in Norway? The big difference is that Norway does … Read more
Lofoten is one of Norway’s most popular tourist destinations, but getting there can be a bit of a hassle since it’s far from all the big cities in Norway. So, let’s take a close look at what you can expect you are want to get to Lofoten, and which types of transportation fit your needs. … Read more
Norway is full of different kinds of gas stations, and these are so much more than just a place to fill your fuel tank. Did you know that most gas stations have a pretty decent range of regular groceries and commonly needed items? Or that you can get a coffee subscription at most gas stations … Read more
Many people are shocked by learning that Norwegian parents let their babies sleep outside in their strollers even during winter. You might have come across a photo like the one below and wondered if Norwegian parents are insane, or if it’s really safe. So what’s the deal with Norwegian babies sleeping outside in freezing temperatures? … Read more
June is the first official summer month for Norway, and it’s often a month with changing weather. Not only does June have a lot of sunny days, but it’s also the month with the highest amount of lightning strikes and days with heavy rainfall. That said, June’s a pretty nice month to visit Norway. It’s … Read more
Norwegians love to have pets, and you will meet both cats and dogs everywhere you go in Norway. If you’re moving to Norway, then you will probably want to bring your pet with you, but there’s a lot of stuff to consider when bringing a pet to Norway. One of these questions is what you … Read more
When you read up on the laws and regulations about the freedom to roam in Norway, you will come across the word utmark quite often. This is often translated to “unfenced land”, but this is not really a very fitting word for it. So, what exactly is utmark? Let’s get to know the ins and … Read more
There’s no feeling like seeing the first spring flowers, knowing that the winter is almost over and summer is on its way! You won’t find a single flower during the first few months of the new year in Norway, but some species of flowers pop up already in March and April. The spring flower diversity … Read more