Oslo municipality is currently having a water supply crises, and the water levels of Maridalsvannet, a lake that provides Oslo with most of its drinking water, is at an all-time low. This has lead to Oslo sending an SMS to all its inhabitants asking them to reduce the amount of water they use. They urge … Read more
The quickest way to get to Haugesund is by flying to Haugesund airport Karmøy, and there are frequent daily departures from all the major cities in Norway to Haugesund airport. This allows you to access the beautiful western coast very easily, and it’s a nice little city to explore if you’re visiting Norway. One of … Read more
There are plenty of countries in the world where kindergarten can cost a huge amount of money, and severely impact the economy of the parents. But what is the cost of kindergarten in Norway like? Some might guess that kindergarten is very expensive in Norway (like most things), but they would actually be completely wrong. … Read more
May is one of the most beautiful months in Norway, and this is the first time that nature really wakes up after a long winter sleep. The month’s not really that popular for tourists who are visiting Norway, but it’s actually a pretty good time to fulfill your dream of visiting Norway, so let’s take … Read more
May 1 is the International Worker’s Day (also known as Labor Day), and this is to some extent celebrated in Norway. The day is to focus on the labor movement, and the most common way to see it celebrated in Norway is in the form of a parade / demonstration where workers make demands to … Read more
Gol is a small city in the middle of the Hallingdal valley, and it’s a popular stop for people who are travelling to their cabin in Hallingdal. It’s also a natural stop when travelling between Oslo and Bergen by car (following the Rv7 route), so this small city gets a lot of both Norwegian and … Read more
Lofoten is one of the most popular tourist attraction in all of Norway, but the insane popularity has lead to some disputes between the tourism industry and locals. The hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit the islands every year leads to problems with waste, need for maintenance on trails and public areas, and the … Read more
If you’re moving to Norway, then you might want to look into buying a house for your family. Norway has plenty of houses in all sizes, and there’s even a good selection of smaller apartments for those of you that don’t need an entire house. While most people who move to Norway end up renting … Read more
Nesbyen is a small town located in the Hallingdal region, just a few hours from Oslo. It’s a natural stop for anyone who travels between Oslo and Bergen using the Rv7 route, so it gets a lot of tourism from people who need to stretch their legs during this rather long car ride. The mountainous … Read more
Norwegians have become very good at heating our houses efficiently, which we obviously need during the winter when it can be extremely cold in certain parts of the country. So how exactly do Norwegians hear their houses during the winter, and what’s the best option for heating your house in Norway? Norwegians typically use either … Read more