Norwegian culture is unique, and we do some weird things that seem very strange to foreigners and tourists. So check out this category for posts about Norwegian culture, from old traditions to contemporary cultural happenings.
The Norwegian hot dog has a special place in the heart of any Norwegian, and hold a lot of cultural significance. It might look like a bland and boring piece of food to many foreigners, but the pølse is a lot more than what meets the eye. So what is it that makes this Norwegian … Read more
Norway is part of NATO, and has a pretty big budget for the military. But despite this, military conscription in Norway is very different from what people in other countries are used to. So let’s take a close look at what the military conscription is like in Norway, who gets drafted to serve in the … Read more
Norway’s extreme weather makes for bad driving conditions in the winter, especially up in the mountains. You will have to cross a mountain pass like Hardangervidda if you are traveling between the west and east of Norway, and these passes are often incredibly challenging to pass during the peak of winter. If you’re passing over … Read more
Norway is currently in the middle of a passport crisis, and there does not currently seem to be a good solution to end it. But what is this passport crisis all about, and how did we get here? The short summary is that no one really ordered new passports during the covid pandemic, so lots … Read more
Norway has certain dates where all public buildings are required to hoist the Norwegian flag, and you will see the Norwegian flag flying from flag poles all around. The general public is encouraged to flag on the public flag dates as well, but they are not required to. So, let’s take a closer look at … Read more
Norway has a pretty interesting movie industry, and the movies with the highest budgets and biggest profit tends to be historical movies about Norway. Norwegian people have a huge appetite for historical movies, and this has resulted in a lot of great movies about historical events in Norway, so it’s great for anyone that want … Read more
Bunads are a traditional Norwegian folk costume that is used at celebrations, and they are a common sight on Norway’s national day on May 17. These folk costumes are intricate pieces of clothing with hand embroidery, pieces of silver attached to it, and with plenty of different ornamentation. You can probably guess that a bunad … Read more
Many people are shocked by learning that Norwegian parents let their babies sleep outside in their strollers even during winter. You might have come across a photo like the one below and wondered if Norwegian parents are insane, or if it’s really safe. So what’s the deal with Norwegian babies sleeping outside in freezing temperatures? … Read more
If you’re moving to Norway with children or end up getting a child after having moved to Norway, then you will eventually end up in a Norwegian children’s birthday party. These are a bit of a unique experience, so you might want to prepare a bit before attending one. Norwegian children often begin celebrating their … Read more
Norway does have some cultural oddities that might seem very strange to both tourists and foreigners who travel to Norway, and one of these is the dugnad. There’s not really a good English word for dugnad, and the best explanation is that it’s a type of community day where people get together to tidy, repair, … Read more