The Norwegian government decided to implement tuition fees for all non-EU/EEA citizens for attending universities in Norway beginning in August 2023, and the first numbers are in seeing as we’re getting very close to the start of the semester! Only 234 non-EU/EEA citizens paying tuitions fees are beginning university in Norway in August 2023, a … Read more
Norwegians are obsessed with cabins and cottages, or hytter as we call them, and you will find that Norwegians use every opportunity to spend as much time in their cabins as possible. But what exactly are Norwegian cabins, why do Norwegians love them so highly, and what should you do if you’re invited to spend … Read more
Norway is known to have lenient prison sentences, with prisons that focus on rehabilitation instead of punishment. But what are the actual maximum prison sentences in Norway? The maximum prison sentence for normal crimes in Norway is 21 years, but war crimes and terror crimes can give sentences up to 30 years. Criminals can also … Read more
The moose is regarded as Norway’s national animal, and is known as the king of the forest in Norway. While you will find moose in most of the northern hemisphere, it’s just something special about seeing the national animal of a country when visiting that country. So, where can you see wild moose in Norway? … Read more
Norway is known to have one of the best work-life-balances in the world, much thanks to a high focus on worker’s rights. But how long exactly are the ordinary working hours in Norway, and how long are you required to work per day? Ordinary working hours in Norway are 8 hours for a full-time position, … Read more
Norway’s capital city Oslo has a big cruise ship harbor where huge cruise ships bring in thousands of passengers daily all year round. Oslo is a great city to spend a full day as a cruise ship tourist, but the first thing you want to do when arriving in Oslo is to get from the … Read more
Stavanger is one of Norway’s most beautiful cities, and it’s absolutely incredible to explore on foot. The city is home to a large harbor that gets plenty of cruise tourists daily, and it’s very popular among oil and other off-shore workers. But if you’re going to be exploring Stavanger on foot, you will definitely want … Read more
Trolltunga (“Troll’s Tongue”) is one of Norway’s most popular hikes, and spectacular photos on Instagram and other social media has skyrocketed Trolltungas popularity! But it’s far from an easy hike, and usually takes at least 10 to 12 hours in total. People are coming to Norway with hiking to Trolltunga as their #1 reason to … Read more
Svalbard with it’s unofficial capital city Longyearbyen is one of Norway’s most exotic and unique places, and a popular destination for large tourist cruise ships. Many cruise ships spend a full day or even multiple days in the Port of Longyearbyen, so what’s the best method to get between Longyearbyen harbor and the city center? … Read more
There are multiple large cities in a county like Norway, and cities like Bergen, Tromsø, Oslo and Trondheim are all very popular among tourists. But which city is the capital city of Norway? The capital of Norway is Oslo, and has been that since 1814 when the Karlmar Union ended. But cities like Bergen, Trondheim … Read more