Norway has a concept called joint holiday (fellesferie in Norwegian) where pretty much most of the population has a summer vacation at the same time. This has some big cultural implications that we will be looking closer at, but it’s also worth getting to know it if you plan on visiting Norway during the summer, … Read more
There’s no denying it: Norway can be pretty expensive for tourists. Groceries, eating out, public transport, renting a car, or even paying admission to entertainment avenues usually cost a lot more than in our neighboring countries, and many tourists get shocked at how expensive many things are in Norway. Despite a high price point, it’s … Read more
Whenever you travel to someplace new, you will want to learn about potentially dangerous animals and wildlife where you are going, and this should also be the case when you plan on visiting Norway. There are generally very few dangerous animals in Norway, but there are some that could potentially could some harm to you. … Read more
Den Lille Dyrehage is a perfect stop for tourists who are visiting southern Norway with young children, and are looking for a small zoo to spend a few hours. This park has the biggest tropical rain forest in all of Norway, thanks to a huge greenhouse that hosts snakes, monkeys, huge fish, lemurs, turtles and … Read more
There are a surprisingly big difference between countries when it comes to how you should pay for stuff. Some countries prefer cash while others only accept credit cards, so what’s the preferred payment methods in Norway? Most payments in Norway is done by a debit or credit card, and this is the standard payment method … Read more
Norway has one of the world’s best freedom to roam laws, allowing you to travel pretty much anywhere you like in the nature. This makes it ideal for wild camping in the forest or high up in the mountains, and unsurprisingly many people will want to make a campfire when they set up their tent … Read more
Norwegians love to go on what we call a søndagstur, which can be translated to a Sunday hike. Some people prefer to go up in the mountains for their Norwegian Sunday hikes, others love going into the deep forest, while some people prefer to go on walks closer to the towns and cities. A Sunday … Read more
Norway is generally considered a pretty safe country to visit as a tourist, but is Bergen safe to visit? This article will take a closer look at how safe you can expect to be in Bergen, what the crime rates are, and how you can increase your chances of having a safe visit to Bergen. … Read more
One of the most common facts you have about Svalbard is that it is illegal to die there. But is this really true? Let’s take a closer look at the laws and guidelines for living and dying on Svalbard (also known as Spitsbergen). There are no laws that prohibit you from dying on Svalbard, and … Read more
There are lots of countries and regions all over the world where the tap water is full of bacteria and viruses, and could spread diseases to tourists who drink it even though the local people are immune to the disease. But what is the tap water in Norway like, and can you drink it safely? … Read more