This category is all about general information about Norway, both for those of you who are curious about the country, as well as those of you who plan to visit at one point. You will learn a lot about Norway and how things work in Norway in this category.
Renting and driving a car is by far the best method of getting around in Norway, especially if you’re one of the persons who don’t really enjoy big, guided tour groups, but would rather explore at your own pace. It’s actually pretty easy to rent a car in Norway, but there are a few things … Read more
Some countries and states have a capital punishment where criminals can be sentenced to the death sentence if they are found guilty of crimes, but what’s the deal with capital punishment in Norway? Norway does not have a death sentence or capital punishment, and has not had it since it was abolished in 1979. Capital … Read more
Homelessness is a huge problem int he world, where people simply don’t have a place to live. As you can imagine, not having a home is pretty dangerous in a country like Norway where the temperature can reach -20 °C (-4 °F) in the winter. But what is the situation with homelessness in Norway like? … Read more
BASE jumping is one of the most thrilling extreme sports there is, and Norway is a popular destination for BASE jumpers who are looking to jump down from mountainsides wearing nothing but a parachute and a wingsuit. There are multiple great places to BASE jump in Norway, but the Kjerag mountain area is definitely the … Read more
Many tourists coming to Norway hope to get a glimpse of the famous northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis. This phenomenon is best seen far north in the country (such as in Tromsø or Bodø), but most tourists are actually staying much farther south than that. But is it even possible to see … Read more
Norway is a great destination for anyone looking to be taken aback by the insane beauty of the fjords and mountains, but it’s also a popular destination for active friends, bachelor parties and students. Some of you might be looking for a night out at the casino when you’re on your vacation, but what’s the … Read more
The Kjerag hiking area, including the hike to Kjeragbolten, is one of Norway’s most famous hikes, and you need to get to Lysebotn to start your Kjerag adventure. But like many of Norway’s top natural attractions, even getting to the starting point is a journey in itself. Lysebotn is no different, and you do need … Read more
The Roy family is on a visit to Norway during the 5th episode of Succession season 4, and the episode features some lesser known Norwegian actors. We’ve already taken a closer look at all locations from Succession S4E5, so this post is going to focus entirely on the Norwegian actors that was featured in the … Read more
The fifth episode of season 4 of Succession takes the Roy family to Norway where they experience the dramatic Norwegian nature during the episode. The episode showcases some of the most popular tourist attractions in Norway, as well as some very interesting places, and we’re going to take a closer look at exactly where these … Read more
Lærdalstunnelen is a 24.5 kilometer long road tunnel in the heart of the Norwegian fjord region, known for being the very longest tunnel that you can actually drive your car through. The tunnel first opened in year 2000, but is already looking at huge renovations between 2025 and 2030. During the first phase of the … Read more
