Rest in peace Kjersti Holmen, beloved Norwegian actress
Actress Kjersti Holmen died on September 26, 2021, after battling illness for a long time. She was 65 years old. Holmen fell asleep quietly at…
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Oslo Viking Ship Museum closes its doors for five years
If you’re eager to catch a glimpse of some of the best-preserved Norwegian Viking ships, you will need to be patient. The Viking Ship Museum…
No winners will be present in Stockholm during the 2021 Nobel Prize ceremony
This year’s Nobel Prize winners will not be present in Stockholm during the ceremony but will receive the prizes in their home countries, the Nobel…
Why you absolutely have to visit Oslo, in 9 photos
The Norwegian capital has plenty of offerings for city dwellers, nature enthusiasts, and everyone in between. Discover Oslo through these photos, specially curated to make…
The story of Maaemo: Oslo restaurant won back three Michelin stars
The Oslo restaurant Maaemo gets back its three Michelin stars. They received three stars in 2016, but lost these in 2020 when they closed their…
The Norwegian royal couple will open Oslo’s new Munch Museum in October
King Harald and Queen Sonja will be lead the official opening of the new Munch Museum in Oslo in October, the museum informed NTB. The…
Free ticket call for the opening of Oslo’s new Munch Museum receives an overwhelming response
Just minutes after free tickets were released for the opening of the new Munch Museum, the computer system collapsed due to high demand. “There is…
Percussionist Åsmund Moen named Musician of the Year in the Youth Music Championship
The percussionist Åsmund Moen (24) from Nesodden in Oslo has been chosen Musician of the Year in the Youth Music Championship. The final weekend of…
There’s been a big upswing in Norway’s city hotel occupancy this summer
About half of all hotel rooms in Norwegian cities were rented out every night this summer. Though still far from pre-COVID levels, this is a…
Norway’s entire National Theater in Oslo will probably have to be renovated
The National Theater is falling into disrepair, and several areas inside and outside are at risk of coming loose. In several places, there are visible…
Deichman Bjørvika in Oslo named the world’s best new library
Deichman Bjørvika in Oslo is the Best New Public Library of the Year. The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) awarded the prize….
Aschehoug garden party, an important cultural event in Oslo, has been canceled
Founded in 1872, Aschehoug is one of the biggest independent publishing companies in Norway. Aschehoug’s annual garden party has been canceled for the second year…
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…
Findings Festival in Oslo has been canceled
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…
“World’s greatest places of 2021”: Time magazine includes seven Nordic spots – with Oslo in tow
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…
Real estate expert believes people will move back to Oslo after the pandemic
The Real Estate Association believes people will move back to the capital when the corona epidemic is over. Unusually many people moved from Oslo last…
Oslo is aiming to preserve and reuse old buildings
Conservation efforts are underway in Norway’s capital. Oslo kommune is creating a cultural heritage report focused on preserving and reusing several of the city’s older…
A brief catalog of stories: Honoring the victims of the July 22 attacks
Exactly 10 years have passed since the day 77 lives were senselessly taken. Since facing the horror that was July 22, 2011, communities and individuals…
Norway remembers the massacre of July 22
On July 22, 2011, two terrorist attacks were committed in Norway. In one day, 77 lives were taken by a single perpetrator. This article intends…
Oslo’s Angry Boy had a rough month – but he’s ok now!
One of Norway’s most famous sculptures has been through it this month. One of the most famous sculptures in the Nordics was damaged, taken down…
