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Hotels in Norway continue to suffer losses due to corona pandemic
After registering improved revenues this summer, hotels in Norway saw a new decline in August. The reason? Foreign tourists are absent, especially in the cities…
Government has no plans to restrict travel in Norway
The government has no plans to impose restrictions on travel activity internally in Norway, Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) revealed on Wednesday. “It wouldn’t be…
Norwegian tourism industry asks state for more corona support: “We need massive help to move forward”
Norway’s tourism industry continues to be battered by the coronavirus pandemic. While 57% of those who went on autumn holidays in 2019 chose to go…
Why you have to visit Bergen’s Fantoft stave church
The original stave church at Fantoft, built in 1150 in Fortun in Sogn and relocated to Fantoft in 1883, was destroyed in a fire in…
Avinor expects very little traffic during autumn holidays
In the next two weeks, autumn holidays will take place in different parts of Norway. However, Avinor expects very few travelers compared to previous years….
New survey: Only 20% of Norwegians plan to go on holiday abroad next year
According to a recent survey, only one in five Norwegians will travel to European countries outside the Nordic region next summer. Spain, Italy, and Germany…
Kvitfjell is gearing up for autumn holidays – with snow!
Snow has covered the Treningsbakken (training ground) at Kvitfjell ski resort, so it can now be used again. The resort was closed in March due…
Authorities have a request for Norwegians this autumn: “Travel to the mountain or the cabin – stay safe”
This spring, a cabin ban was introduced in Norway. However, ahead of the autumn holidays, Norway’s approach is quite the opposite. The authorities and health…
Only one in six will take domestic flights for traveling this year
Only 17 percent of those surveyed by the Norwegian Corona Monitor say that they will fly domestically for the rest of 2020. On the other…
Government Extends Widerøe, SAS, and Norwegian Airline Agreement
The minimum supply of airline flights for Norway is extended throughout the year. The agreement holds a price tag of almost NOK 190 million. The…
Finland to allow entry from Norway
From next week, Finland will once again allow entry from Norway. At the same time, the country will open its borders for people from a…
Changes in the travel advice for Slovakia and Hungary
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Slovakia and Hungary, as well as to the regions of Jämtland and Örebro…
New travel advice – more cancellations – almost half will fly less in the future
From Saturday 5th September, the government has decided that Italy, San Marino, the Vatican City State and Slovenia will be red, and with that comes…
Tonight many will sleep outside in the nature
Many will go to bed outside on Saturday night. With that the event “Night in the Nature” takes place. This summer, many have been on…
Ban on Svalbard-cruises until October
The government has banned tourism activities, such as cruises, on Svalbard until November 1. The ban does not apply to day-cruises and cruises that start…
The Norwegians provided almost full overnight lodgings in July
After four consecutive months of solid decline, the number of overnight stays in July was almost normal, with a decrease of 3.1% compared to July…
Changes in the travel advice for Italy and Slovenia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Italy, San Marino, Slovenia and the Vatican State. On the basis of the…
Summer visits down 40 percent at DNT’s serviced cabins in Oslo
Several of DNT’s serviced cabins in Oslo and its surrounding area will probably go into the red this year after having 40,000 fewer guests this…
Nine out of ten would limit foreign tourism
As many as nine out of ten Norwegians believe that foreign tourism in Norway should be limited, according to a new survey from the Norwegian…
