❄️ Scandinavian winter: how winter holidays in Norway differ from those in Sweden, Denmark and Finland
Comparing winter holidays in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland: traditions, w…
Culture, history and traditions
☀️ Fellesferie in Norwegian: how to live, work and travel in the "quiet" month of July 🌿
📌 Three weeks of Fellesferie: what's open in Norway, how to book tickets and ac…
🍲 Fårikålens festdag: where to try the "real" fårikål and how to cook it in a hut after work 🏡
📌 Oslo and Trondheim: where to find authentic fårikål. A recipe for cooking it …
🧇 Vaffeldagen in Norway: where to eat, how to bake and spend a day "waffle style" 🎉
📌 Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromsø, Stavanger: waffle and "working" coffee shops…
🎆 New Year in Norway: fireworks, safe spots and night transport 🚌
📌 Fireworks regulations, safe viewing spots, night transport and what's open on…
🕯️ Luciadagen in Norway: lights at dawn and saffron buns — where to see the processions and how to bake them at home 🎶
📌 Where to see the processions on 13 December, how to bake saffron buns (lussek…
👔 Farsdag in Norway: an active family day without the hustle and bustle — ideas, itineraries and gifts 🎁
📌 Family plans for Farsdag: what's open on Sunday, where to eat without a reser…
🎃 Halloween in Norway: safe routes, local events and calm preparations 🕯️
📌 Safe Halloween in Norway: trick-or-treat routes, neighbourhood events, rules …
🍂 Mikkelsmesse / Michaelmas: Norway's autumn milestone — markets, delicious harvests and easy hikes 🥖
📌 Where to go on 29 September in Norway: farmers' markets, gastronomic ideas an…
✝️ Olsok in Norway: St. Olav, Nidaros and your perfect day in Trondheim (flag day 29 July) 🎶
📌 Trondheim programme, St. Olav Ways pilgrimage, how to get there and where to …
🔥 Sankthans in Norway: bonfires on the shore, the best spots and safety rules 🌊
📌 Where to watch bonfires in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, etc.; bålforbud, safety, …
🎖️ 8 May in Norway: liberation ceremonies, flag etiquette and what's open 🌟
📌 Liberation Day: where to watch the ceremonies, how to fly the flag, when to r…
💘 Valentinsdag in Norway: dinner, a walk and silence — without the rush to make reservations 🌙
📌 Where to celebrate 14 February in Norway: sets, viewpoints, budget plans, non…
🎄 Flag Day on 25 December in Norway: exact times, etiquette and a peaceful Christmas Day 🕯️
📌 Første juledag is an official flag day and public holiday. The exact times fo…
🗳️ Flag Day in Norway: how to fly the flag without mistakes (and understand what is going on around you) 📊
📌 Official flag day: who is required to fly the flag, when to raise/lower it, h…
🕊️ Pentecost Flag Day: how to fly the flag correctly and without mistakes 🌟
📌 Første pinsedag is an official flag day. We explain when to raise and lower t…