Norway’s national day
Hurray! It’s the 17th of May – Marching bands, parades, traditional costumes and ice cream. A lot of ice cream. The celebration of the national day…
Hurray! It’s the 17th of May – Marching bands, parades, traditional costumes and ice cream. A lot of ice cream. The celebration of the national day…
Most people know why we celebrate May 17th, but did you know it was once forbidden to parade on Independence Day? Or that we really…
Our constitution, declaring Norway an independent nation, was signed on 17 May, 1814. Despite independence not being fully achieved until 1905, this date remains Norway’s…
Oslo Visitor Centre now offers free tickets to a prime view of Oslo’s National Day celebrations. The Royal Palace Square is the best place to…
Hurray! It’s the 17th of May – Marching bands, parades, traditional costumes and ice cream. A lot of ice cream. The celebration of the national day…
Hotels and restaurants strike affects traditional 17th May offers at several hotels and catering establishments, which have to keep completely or partially closed. United Federation…
The Norwegian national costume is more popular than ever, and Husfliden is one of the places that are noticing the increased sales of national costumes…
Our constitution, declaring Norway an independent nation, was signed on 17 May, 1814. Despite independence not being fully achieved until 1905, this date remains Norway’s…
People having a greater desire to show off their wealth is one explanation for larger amounts of shiny silver for the national costume being sold…