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.
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
Norse mythology and viking culture is more popular than ever, with lots of appearances on big TV-series and video games. This has lead to many people from all over the world being fascinated by this culture, and some might even like the mythology or culture enough to get a tattoo of it. When it comes … Read more
Norway has a concept called joint holiday (fellesferie in Norwegian) where pretty much most of the population has a summer vacation at the same time. This has some big cultural implications that we will be looking closer at, but it’s also worth getting to know it if you plan on visiting Norway during the summer, … Read more
Norwegians love to go on what we call a søndagstur, which can be translated to a Sunday hike. Some people prefer to go up in the mountains for their Norwegian Sunday hikes, others love going into the deep forest, while some people prefer to go on walks closer to the towns and cities. A Sunday … Read more