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 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
Midsummer is a highly celebrated festivity around the world, celebrating the solstice where the sun is the longest in the year. Some countries make a big deal out of celebrating midsummer and solstice, but what’s the midsummer celebration in Norway like? Norwegians celebrate midsummer under the name “Saint John’s Eve” (Sankthansaften in Norwegian) by gathering … Read more
There are many places around the world where crossing the road without using a designated crossing can result in a fine. The technical term for this is often called jaywalking, and you as a pedestrian need to know the rules to not get fined for improper crossing. But what are the laws like when it … Read more
Norway’s tourism industry is getting bigger year by year, and contributes significantly to both local and national economy. People are coming from all over the world to experience the unique culture, the amazing nature with the fjords and mountains, and the special atmosphere of the Norwegian cities and towns. But how many international tourists are … Read more
Svalbard is a truly amazing island in the Arctic ocean, and it’s owned by Norway even though it’s very far away from the mainland geographically. The island only has one real Norwegian city, but that city also has a pretty high degree of autonomy. But does Svalbard have its own capital, and if so, what … Read more