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.
Many travelers dream of visiting Svalbard to see the arctic for real, and this island group is actually very different from mainland Norway. It’s a great place to visit for arctic excursions and wildlife safaris, but what’s the cost of things like in Svalbard? Is it as costly as in mainland Norway? Despite Svalbard being … Read more
Are you planning on sending a letter or a package to a family member, customer or someone else in Norway? They’re going to love getting a package or letter, but firstly you need to figure out how to write the address properly. It’s important to make sure the address is written correctly for the Norwegian … Read more
Black Friday is known to be the busiest shopping day with lots of good offers and discounts in the United States, but the concept of Black Friday has since appeared in multiple other countries, including Norway. So, let’s take a closer look at what Black Friday in Norway is like! Black Friday, and especially Black … Read more
Norway is known to be an expensive country, but did you know that there are some things that are cheaper in Norway compared to most places in the world? As a matter of fact, we’ve found a total of 26 different goods and things that are generally cheaper in Norway than in most countries. So, … Read more
There’s no doubt that using the public transportation system in Oslo is the best and easiest way to get between the different tourist attractions and areas in the city, but how much does it cost exactly? A single ticket at the public transportation system in Oslo for adults are 39 NOK, and 20 NOK for … Read more
Brown cheese is a great souvenir to bring back home from your trip to Norway, either to eat for yourself or to give to a loved one. Normally brown cheese need to be kept in a refrigerator, so can you even keep brown cheese in room temperature for the flight home? Brown cheese can be … Read more
November is the final autumn month in Norway, but Norway is pretty cold and usually partly snowy at this point of the year. Visiting Norway in November is a great option for anyone wanting to experience the country before it gets completely overtaken by Christmas decorations in December, and it’s a good time to visit. … Read more
Oslo is the capital and biggest city in all of Norway, and brings in over a million tourists yearly. It’s a big city, and some tourists are tempted to rent a car and drive when visiting Oslo. But driving in Oslo is not as easy as you might think, and we will look closer at … Read more
Oslo is an incredible city to explore, filled to the brim with exceptional architecture, interesting museums and probably the best shopping options in all of Norway. There’s a thousand reasons to visit Oslo, but let me tell you, you don’t want to keep that heavy backpack with you during your stay. If you’re coming to … Read more
The Oslo Opera House has won several awards for its unique design, reminiscent of a glacier out in the fjord. It has a sloped roof that is perfect for walking on, but are you really allowed to walk on the roof of the Oslo Opera House in Norway? You can walk on the roof of … Read more
