Nidaros Cathedral, interior. (Photo: Einar Faanes/ Wikimedia Commons) During this year’s Olavsfestdagene in Trondheim, a seven-hour long epic music piece will be performed. It is considered so challenging that it has previously been performed only five times. In a secluded… Read More ›
In a huge basement in Storgata in Oslo, Norway’s best second hand shop UFF Underground is located where thousands of original vintage treasures are waiting for a new owner. As I come down the stairs, a gigantic sea of colors,… Read More ›
Jørgen Vikestad is proud of his Christmas trees and willingly shares his knowledge – here with an elderly woman. (Photo: Thor Lanesskog, ThorNews) Already when Jørgen Vikestad was a boy, he stood in the Rørvik village square in the coastal… Read More ›
Legendary: Super Pro GLX drum set by producer Pearl. (Photo: Rockheim / Handout / NTB Tema) A legendary black metal drum kit has finally found its way into the Rockheim Museum collection. The now “retired” drum kit of the brand… Read More ›
In M. Schei Shoe and Clothing Store, established in 1927, “employees” really notice you. Today, most stores and shopping centers are organized and designed with one goal: To push sales, and earn as much money as possible in the shortest… Read More ›
Far north in Nord-Trøndelag County, by the Tronestjønna Lake, Namsskogan Family Park is located. It consists of an activity park and a popular zoo with many different animal species from the Norwegian fauna. The park has a diverse range of… Read More ›
If you have plenty of time and money, and also are tired of intrusive melon sellers, grumpy tourists and sunburn – then Anton Beach on the island of Jøa is an excellent alternative. ThorNews guarantees crystal clear water, clean air,… Read More ›
The coastal village of Rørvik. (Photo: Eugene Sergeev) If you include all the 6,000 islands, islets and reefs, Vikna in Central Norway has the longest coastline of all 428 municipalities. With its 4,200 inhabitants, localized on barreen islands, the area is… Read More ›
If you are traveling to Trondheim in Central Norway, you should take the time to visit Bakklandet with its charming wooden houses, cafés and beautiful backyards. It is located on the east side of the river Nidelven between Bakke Bridge… 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 ›
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