Red Bull event: Thousands of spectators gather to watch cliff divers jump from the Oslo Opera House
People crowded both the land and the fjord for Red Bull’s World Series in rock diving – which was hosted on the Oslo Opera House‘s…
People crowded both the land and the fjord for Red Bull’s World Series in rock diving – which was hosted on the Oslo Opera House‘s…
On Saturday, four couples got married at Norway’s iconic Trolltunga rock, which sits 1100 meters above sea level in Hardanger. This is a big first!…
One of the brightest meteor showers happens each year in August. Tonight, it’s expected to peak in Norway. Meteors are small pieces of matter from…
Findings Festival at Bislett in Oslo is off. Organizers state a lack of response from the government as the reason for the cancellation. “Unfortunately, a…
In recent years, many European cities have banned huge cruise ships from entering their ports. Often described as “floating cities,” they unload thousands of tourists…
Norway eagerly awaits you, Wally! Wally the Walrus spent his summer holidays sunbathing and swimming around the coast of England. He chose to spend the…
Some local residents aren’t too happy with the skinny dipping. However, others say being naked is natural and good for self-esteem. Bathers from all over…
Volunteer groups across the country can now apply for support from Statskog, if they’re carrying out activities related to outdoor recreation. The support scheme, which…
Situated 1300 kilometers above the Arctic Circle, Svalbard is not for the faint of heart. But those who make the trip are richly rewarded with…
Jotunheimen National Park’s status as a fan favorite is damaging the local bird population. The problem is focused on Knutshø Mountain in Jotunheimen, where golden…
Duo Sondre & Tanya put on a fabulous dance show with an equally fabulous backdrop (seriously, does it get better than the Norwegian mountains?) When…
Each year, Time magazine names 100 destinations on its “World’s greatest places” list. Time has featured seven wonderful and well-deserving Nordic locations in its 2021…
On Thursday, July 29, the Norwegian Environment Agency authorized the iconic hike as a National Tourist Route. Terrific Trolltunga is one of Norway’s most popular cliff…
Zaya is a healthy and happy little panda cub. On July 21, the Kristiansand Zoo conducted the baby red panda’s first health check. She’s a…
Urnes is the oldest of Norway’s stave churches. Recently, important work on this ancient church was almost stopped because it didn’t receive sufficient state funds….
Author of the kid’s “Lindie Lou Adventure Series”, Jeanne Bender, decided to set one of her beloved books on Svalbard – out of awe at…
Step aside, diamond rings… There’s a new rock in wedding town. Norway’s iconic Trolltunga rock will soon host its first-ever wedding ceremony. In August, a…
Edvard Grieg (Bergen, 1843 – Bergen, 1907) is one of Norway’s most famous musicians. His former villa is located on Troldhaugen (“Troll Hill”) in Bergen….
Who’s up for some swimming? Norway’s beach zone (strandsonen) refers to the area reaching 100 meters inland from the coast (as measured horizontally during high…
The European Infection Control Agency changed Spain’s and Crete’s color to a “dark red” level of infection. This may mean that travelers from Spain and…