Trondheim is one of Norway’s largest and most historic cities, having previously been the capital of Norway. Many consider it to be the IT capital of Norway, housing many different tech companies, Norway’s best tech university, and an overall younger population. Many tourists have Trondheim as their point of entry when arriving in Norway, giving … Read more
Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are as popular as ever, and many countries have implemented laws and regulations to combat the use of these cryptos. But what are cryptos like in Norway, and are Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies even legal? Both Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are completely legal in Norway, and you are not … Read more
Svalbard is known for having some rather weird laws and regulations, including the fact that you cannot give birth on this arctic island. There’s also a myth that it’s illegal to die on Svalbard, but that’s just one of Internet’s many rumors that are entirely false. But what about the rumor that you cannot own … Read more
Brekkeparken is a beautiful park and open air museum just outside of the city center in Skien, and provides one of the best views down to the city. The park is completely free to enter, and a popular recreational space for both citizens of Skien, as well as tourists. It’s used by all age groups, … Read more
Norway is a big country where it’s essentially needed to have a car to get between places once you get out of the major cities, and Norwegians have on average 0.6 cars per person. This is a huge figure when you consider in the fact that it includes children, so it’s common for families to … Read more
Norway can be pretty expensive, and a lot of tourists find that most things are more expensive than they are used to here in Norway. This includes groceries and other items at grocery stores and supermarkets, but there are some grocery store chains that are considered to be much cheaper than other. So where should … Read more
Skien is a Norwegian city with around 55,000 inhabitants, and it’s the biggest city in the Telemark region. This region is known for it’s beautiful forested nature, but Skien is located closer to the sea, so it’s a bit of the beautiful Telemark while also being somewhat flat. There are lots of amazing things to … Read more
Nordkapp, also called The North Cape, has historically had an entrance fee of around 250 – 300 NOK per adult who wanted to enter the characteristic viewing deck that is mainland Norway’s northernmost point. A 30 year long political and legal battle has recently concluded (hopefully!), and the verdict is clear: It is not legal … Read more
Lofoten is one of Norway’s most popular tourist destinations with it’s incredible beaches and amazing hikes, but the high number of tourists have lead to some issues for the locals. One of these issues is the fact that people are leaving their waste behind when using nature as a toilet, and Lofoten has a history … Read more
The Michelin Guide to restaurants is the most well-known ranking system for restaurants in the world, and getting a star on the Michelin Guide is a huge achievement that signifies that a restaurant serves high-quality food. Norway had a total of 14 restaurants that held Michelin Stars in the 2022 version of the Michelin Guide. … Read more