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.
Nigardsbreen glacier is one of Norway’s most accessible glaciers, and can be reached either by a 2.5 kilometer hike or by a short ferry ride. Not only is it Norway’s most accessible glacier, but it’s also an incredible glacier itself with deep, blue glacial ice, and amazing ice caves that you can enter! If seeing … Read more
The small fjord town Odda is a popular tourist destination for both Norwegian and international tourists. It’s not because the town itself is that unique and interesting, but the surrounding natural attractions are what brings people to Odda. A short car ride away from Odda will bring you to the start of the amazing Trolltunga … Read more
Norway has a staggering 28.8 firearms per 100 citizens, and thus makes it high up on the list of the countries with the most firearms and guns per civilian capita. It’s nowhere near the US’s 120 guns per 100 people, but it’s still a high number, so what’s gun ownership like in Norway? Gun ownership … Read more
If you’re coming to Norway in an RV or just want to cook using gas, then you’re going to want to know how to refill propane tanks in Norway. Norway’s rich history with oil and gas means that there are multiple different options for filling up propane gas tanks, so let’s look at the specifics … Read more
Whenever you leave the comfort of your own country, it’s worth keeping an eye out for potential tourist scams. Many countries across the world has different versions of tourist scams where local scam artists prey on tourists simply not knowing better, and take advantage of them. But what’s the deal with tourist scams in Norway … Read more
Corruption is a huge problem around the world, but what’s the deal with corruption in Norway? Let’s take a look at what the corruption in Norway is like! Norway is generally ranked among the 5 countries with the lowest level of corruption in the entire world, so Norway is not really corrupt at all. There … 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
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
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