Munch Museum begins to take shape
In barely five weeks the Lambda-building in Bjørvika, which will house the Munch Museum from 2020, has risen to its full height. Yesterday the so-called…
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Christmas Dream for the little ones at Maihaugen
During Christmas, children can ride Christmas Trestle (Julebukk) at Maihaugen. The museum also planning to have some theater in English and other cozy Christmas program….
A Christmas tale, Norwegian style
Christmas in Norway lasts more than a few days: it’s a whole season with specific rituals and preparations. The snow that covers most of the…
The film “The King’s Choice” is close to an Oscar nomination
“The King’s Choice” is one step closer to an Oscar nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film. Director of the film, Erik Poppe has been…
Oslo: Open house at Grand Hotel
The newly renovated hotel on Karl Johans gate invites you in to take a look on Sunday 18 December between 11 am and 1 pm….
Coming soon: TV series about Oslo Airport
Soon you will be able to follow daily life at Avinor Oslo Airport in a new TV series. It will be called OSL 24-7 and…
Mette-Marit opens childrens art exhibition
Princess Mette-Marit stood for the official opening of the children’s art exhibition “If I have to flee” at Oslo City Hall on Tuesday. The exhibition…
Join us for a different kind of Christmas concert
‘Under the Bridges’ concerts are held in Oslo, Trondheim, Lillehammer and Hamar. We welcome you to an evocative experience. ‘Under the Bridges’ is a Christmas…
Celebrate Christmas abroad
Welcome to Christmas in the Seamen’s Church! Are you traveling for Christmas and want a great Norwegian Christmas celebration, or do you live abroad and…
The king and the crown prince at opened the Christmas ceremony
King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon attended to the King’s Gard’s traditional Christmas service and church parade in Oslo Cathedral on Tuesday. In addition to…
Lucia Day on December 13
“The Black night closes in, in stables and houses. The sun has gone away. The shadows are threatening. Into our dark house, rises in candlelight; Santa…
Al Gore: climate film will be continued
Former US Vice President Al Gore will make a sequel to the climate film “An Inconvenient Truth.” Film company Paramount announced Friday that the sequel…
CHRISTMAS IN TROMSØ
Welcome to Christmas city of Tromsø. The Polar Night rests over the city’s Christmas decorations and Christmas lights, creating a wonderful and warm atmosphere in…
The movie actor who starred in ‘Telemark’ celebrates his 100th birthday
Actor Kirk Douglas has turned 100 years old. He is perhaps best known for the title role as the rebellious slave in ‘Spartacus’, but also…
Golden treasure trove of 160 items of Viking jewelry discovered in Denmark
160 separate pieces of gold, silver and lead jewelry have been found in a Viking excavation near Denmark’s oldest town, Ribe. This summer, Denmark’s largest…
NRK: TV series “Skam” sold to USA
The youth TV series “Skam” (Shame) has been sold to USA, and an American version is scheduled to be produced as soon as 2017, NRK…
Christmas shopping in Oslo
Are you looking for a gift for your nephew? A new outfit for New Year’s? A foodie gift for the Christmas party hosts? A shopping…
Muslim leaders supporting alternative to Peppa Pig
The children’s television series about Peppa Pig and her little mischievous family has gained a competitor, based on Islamic values ??and beliefs. The project will…
Gardens church parade in Oslo Cathedral
On Tuesday 13th December at 10.00, His Majesty the King’s Guard have arranged their annual Christmas service in Oslo Cathedral. His Majesty King Harald and…
Scandinavia’s language prize goes to ‘Shame’
The TV series, ‘Shame’, received the Nordic speech and language prize for 2016 partly to engage a young Nordic audience, and also to further build…