This article is all about short travel tips that are useful to know if you ever want to visit Norway. Learn everything about how things are done in Norway, how to behave in different situations, or how to save money on different aspects of your stay.
Nordkapp, also called The North Cape, has historically had an entrance fee of around 250 – 300 NOK per adult who wanted to enter the characteristic viewing deck that is mainland Norway’s northernmost point. A 30 year long political and legal battle has recently concluded (hopefully!), and the verdict is clear: It is not legal … Read more
Most people are unaware of Norway’s history with gold mining, but there has historically been several big gold mines in beautiful Norway. One of the biggest gold mines is located in Lykling in Bømlø, and it’s been turned into an UNESCO protected site that’s an incredible tourist destination. Lykling Gold Mine is now a popular … Read more
Lysebotn is an idyllic Norwegian village located at the end of the Lysefjord, and brings in over 100,000 tourists each summer. This small village is not a tourist attraction in itself, but serves as a base for some of Norway’s most incredible hiking areas! You’re going to want to visit Lysebotn is you want to … Read more
Playing tennis with your partner or friends is always fun, regardless of your skill level. It’s a great sport to enjoy when you’re on vacation, because it takes little effort to get started, and you get to enjoy some time outside. Unfortunately, Norway’s tennis courts tend to be a bit hidden away, so it’s not … Read more
Bergen is by far the most popular city to visit if you’re coming to Norway to see the majestic fjords in all their glory, and it’s a great base for a fjord exploration journey. However, the photogenic fjords you’ve seen in photos are not within Bergen themselves, so let’s take a closer look at the … Read more
Kjosfossen is one of Norway’s most visited tourist attractions, and this spectacular waterfall is something out of a fairy tale. The waterfall itself is experienced directly from the Flåm Railway line where the train will stop for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the passengers to get a good look at the amazing waterfall. The … Read more
Norway is filled to the brim with beautiful and dramatic mountains, so it’s not easy to choose a single one that should be a representative of Norway’s nature. But that’s done, and the Norwegian people have chosen an official representative to be considered Norway’s national mountain. So which mountain is Norway’s national mountain, how do … Read more
Svalbard is an arctic island owned by Norway, and it’s a popular tourist attraction for anyone who wants to experience the midnight sun, see the northern lights, see wild polar bears or just want an incredible adventure on this frigid, remote island. But what is the situation like when it comes to cities and towns … Read more
Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a huge gene bank that stores seeds from all over the world. The Seed Vault is located on the arctic island Svalbard, north of mainland Norway. You’ve probably seen pictures of the entrance to Svalbard Global Seed Vault in the media several times already, so why not visit Svalbard Global … Read more
It’s easy to be captivated be the sheer beauty of the Lofoten Islands, and it’s no wonder that this is Norway’s most popular tourist destination during the summer months. That said, the number of tourists also make for a crowded and busy visit. You won’t ever feel alone on Lofoten in the summer, no matter … Read more