Norwegian Constitution Day is the National Day of Norway and is an official national holiday observed on May 17 each year. Among Norwegians, the day is referred to simply as syttende mai (meaning May Seventeenth) or Nasjonaldagen (The National Day)…. Read More ›
In the beautiful landscape of Tautra Island in Nord-Trøndelag County, a spectacular building of religious dimensions is located. In 2006, the new Tautra Mariakloster opened, but the island’s long history dates back to 1207 AD when the original monastery was… Read More ›
If you come to Norway and visit a church, be prepared to find closed doors. Of about 3,000 churches spread over 1280 parishes, only a few hold open except from Sunday worship, baptisms, weddings and funerals. Many churches are permanently… Read More ›
The official flag flying days says a lot about Norway as a historical nation and our modern monarchy. One of the flag flying days is today, 8th of May. This beautiful spring day marks the liberation from the German occupation of… Read More ›
Located in medieval Cestercian monastery ruins dated back to 1207AD, on the beautiful island of Tautra in central Norway – you find Klostergården. It is owned and run by Ståle Anderssen and his son Jørn Gunnarson Anderssen. In 2009, Jørn… Read More ›
First, to make things clear: The Tom Waits Run has nothing to do with Olympic marathon winner and World Champion Grete Waitz, even though she is still in our memories. This run is of a totally different caliber. Participants in… Read More ›
Spring has just arrived, and thousands of thirsty Norwegians look forward to enjoying an outdoor beer. Norway is not known for low prices (understatement), but with a few tips from the locals, it is possible to get value for money… Read More ›
Bjørvika 2016 as seen from the air (Illustration by The Norwegian Public Roads Administration / Via Nova) Earlier it was a freeway and a closed container terminal. Now it is a huge construction site. But in three years from now,… Read More ›
Are you in the Oslo area around May 4th? Then there is no reason not to stop by DogA (Norwegian Design and Architecture Centre) in downtown Oslo where this year’s Vegetarian Festival is arranged. Here you can experience a delicious… Read More ›
The wooden church of Urnes Stave Church stands in the natural setting of Sogn og FjordaneCounty, Western Norway. It was built around 1130 AD or shortly thereafter, and is an outstanding example of traditional Scandinavian wooden architecture. It brings together… Read More ›
