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.
Most countries have some laws and regulations that surprises tourists who come to visit that particular country, and Norway is no different. There are plenty of weird rules and laws in Norway, and we will be looking closer at some illegal things that might come as a surprise to tourists. So, let’s take a closer … Read more
Sogndal airport Haukåsen is a somewhat small airport located about 19 kilometers away from the town of Sogndal. This town is one of the bigger towns in the Sogn og Fjordane area, and is known for being a popular town for students since there’s a university there. Sogndal airport mainly have flights to and from … Read more
Norway has a bit of a different system for the emergency service numbers that the rest of the world, so it’s smart to get to know the different emergency service numbers before you visit Norway. So, how do you go about to call the emergency services in Norway? The big difference is that Norway does … Read more
Norway is full of different kinds of gas stations, and these are so much more than just a place to fill your fuel tank. Did you know that most gas stations have a pretty decent range of regular groceries and commonly needed items? Or that you can get a coffee subscription at most gas stations … Read more
Norwegians love to have pets, and you will meet both cats and dogs everywhere you go in Norway. If you’re moving to Norway, then you will probably want to bring your pet with you, but there’s a lot of stuff to consider when bringing a pet to Norway. One of these questions is what you … Read more
There’s no feeling like seeing the first spring flowers, knowing that the winter is almost over and summer is on its way! You won’t find a single flower during the first few months of the new year in Norway, but some species of flowers pop up already in March and April. The spring flower diversity … Read more
Norway’s prisons are well-known to the world, and you can often see photos of these “luxury prisons” circulate on social media and the internet in general. Many foreigners find these prisons to be very strange, and I have found it to be a lot of misconception of what serving prison time in Norway is really … Read more
Norway has a pretty big movie and TV production, and there are plenty of famous Norwegian actors and actresses that can be seen on the screen. However, there aren’t all that many Norwegian actors and actresses that have starred in triple A movies in Hollywood, but there are a few. We will be looking closer … Read more
There are over 500,000 dogs in Norway, and Norwegians really love having a family dog for companion, as a hunting dog or to use for shows and exhibitions. You will see plenty of dogs when you visit Norway, and might even want to bring your own dog to your visit to Norway. If you’re planning … Read more
Stavanger airport Sola is the biggest airport in the region, and serves millions of visitors yearly. This busy airport is located about 15 kilometres away from the main city center of Stavanger, so you will need to find a method of transportation to get from Stavanger airport Sola to the city. Let’s take a closer … Read more