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.
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
May 17 is Norway’s national day and the constitution day, and it’s the biggest annual celebration in Norway. This is the day where everyone goes out to celebrate, eat cake and ice cream, watch the parade, and just have a great day. Norway’s national day is really something unique, and the experience can be a … Read more
Norway is one of very few countries which have declined to join the international agreement to stop all form of whaling, so there are several Norwegian whaling ships that are still operational and hunting whales. But what is the culture for eating whale meat in Norway like, and how common is it? In this article … Read more
It can be difficult to make new friends in Norway, both for tourists, expats and even students who are moving to Norway for a semester. Norwegians tend to be a bit on the shy side and be difficult to get to know, and making new friends in Norway will definitely be challenging for most people. … Read more
Whenever you travel to a new country, you need to learn what the tipping culture is like in that country to not offend anyone when eating at a restaurant or having lunch at a café. So what’s the tipping culture like in Norway? You are generally not expected to tip anywhere in Norway, not even … Read more
