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…
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Ten things you might not know about May 17
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…
Constitution Day, 17 May in Oslo
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…
Get free tickets to the Royal Palace Square on 17 May
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…
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…
Strike reduces 17 of may offers
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…
Norwegians national costumes worth 30 billion kroner
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…
Constitution Day 17 May in Oslo
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…
Record amount of national costume silver sold
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…
