Four new areas have been proposed as national parks in Norway
Hornelen, Masfjordfjella, Øystesefjella, and Sunnmørsalpene have been proposed as brand new national parks by the government. In addition, six landscape conservation areas are slated to…
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10 photos of Norway’s fjords that will have you booking a flight immediately
Eager to travel? Let yourself be taken aback by these stunning pictures of Norwegian fjords, guaranteed to make you want to book your next holiday…
PHOTO: Scientists finally solve mystery of giant floating blobs found off the Norwegian coast
In 2019, divers discovered what appeared to be giant hovering blobs floating in the shallow waters off the coast of western Norway. Now, scientists have…
Our world and theirs: How Norwegians can continue to raise eco-warriors
Research conducted by the University of Stavanger (among others) has highlighted that Norway’s enriched natural environment and integration of nature-based activity should contribute greatly to…
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…
Seven Q & A’s about wind turbines
Faktisk.no: Seven Q & A’s about wind turbines Many have strong opinions about wind power in Norway, but are they based on the correct, factual,…
Norwegian Outdoor Life demands a halt in the diminishing of Norwegian nature
Norwegian Outdoor Life demands a halt in the diminishing of Norwegian nature Large investment in wind power is one of the major threats to Norwegian…
Tough battle surrounding wind turbines in Frp
Tough battle surrounding wind turbines at Frp assembly The Progress Party (Frp) decides that the Norwegian municipalities must have the final word when it comes…
Wishes to spread their ashes in the wild
More Norwegians wish to scatter their ashes in the wild In 2018, 1,459 Norwegians received the permission to spread their ashes in the wild after…
Damages for 600 million NOK in 2018 caused by nature
In 2018, storm damages has been registered for around 600 million kroner. These figures are from Finans Norge and Norsk Naturskadepool. More than half of…
Hitchhikers guide to the Pulpit Rock
The Hitchhikers guide to the Pulpit Rock The Pulpit Rock has been voted one of the world’s most spectacular views, both by CNN Go and Lonely Planet….
80% visit nature during Easter
Eight out of ten Norwegians visit nature during Easter Nearly eight out of ten Norwegians take a trip into the wilderness during the Easter. People…
More people searching for the peace and quiet of nature
The desire for quietness is leading more people to go out in nature now than just a few years ago. Screensaver is a motivation for…
Delayed mushroom and berry season
Slightly delayed mushroom and berry season in Norway this year They are wild, healthy and perfect served together with game. For those who have not…
Norwegian children want to hike more often
One half of Norwegian children want to go hiking more often 46 percent of Norwegian children want to be more often out in nature – and…
A sixth of mainland Norway is protected areas
Protected areas comprise more than a sixth of mainland Norway’s total land area, which is triple that of 2000. In recent years there have only…
Norway is investing millions on restoring nature, but…
This year 26.6 million in budget money will be spent on restoring Norwegian nature. ‘It’s good, but it is not enough’, agree environmental organizations. This…
Several youth embracing nature
So far this year the number of children aged members of the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) increased by over 21 percent. In total, the association…
Saturday is the day of the bark boat – come out and play in nature
The Tourist Association organizes a bark boat day on Saturday and encourage everyone to play outside in nature. The goal is to get thousands…
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