Get the Oslo Pass If you’re planning a trip to Oslo, you’ve probably come across the Oslo Pass (known locally as Oslopasset). This all-in-one sightseeing pass includes free entry to many of the city’s top museums and attractions, along with unlimited public transport in Oslo. The pass isn’t cheap, though, so is it actually worth […]
Scandinavian folk art is colourful, practical and closely tied to everyday life. Unlike fine art displayed in grand galleries, folk art in the Nordic countries grew out of rural traditions. Think decorating homes, tools and clothing with distinctive patterns and symbols.From painted wooden furniture in Sweden to intricate rosemaling in Norway and textile traditions across
One of the joys of visiting Norway is how dramatically the seasons change, each offering a completely different experience. From frozen fjords in winter to long, light-filled days in summer.Stretching over 1,000 miles from south to north, Norway has huge regional differences too, from the milder southern coast to Arctic conditions in places like Svalbard.
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Norway’s scenic routes (Nasjonale turistveger) are designed to showcase some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes. These 18 officially designated drives take you away from the main highways and into fjords, mountains and remote coastal regions, with carefully designed viewpoints and rest stops along the way.More than just road trips, these routes combine dramatic scenery
Dining should be an experience where you savour every bite and soak in the ambience. If you are into fancy dinners, then Norway’s Iris Restaurant will certainly fulfil your desires. Tucked away in the serene fjord-scape of Hardangerfjord, this place is housed inside the ellipsoid-shaped, shimmering floating art installation known as the Salmon Eye, conceptualised
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If you’re looking for remote white sand beaches, colourful fishing villages and rugged mountains dropping sheer into the sea, you might not think of heading high up into the Arctic Circle. Here are our recommendations for winter tours in one of Scandinavia’s top destinations: Lofoten! Pink skies over white mountains: Lofoten’s best season? | Bingqi
While it’s true that summer is the peak time to visit, an autumn visit to Norway can be equally, if not more, rewarding. The view from Tjeldbergtind in Svolvær, Norway | Emmeli M There are fewer tourists about during the fall, for starters. The woods and forests also look stunning in their autumn colours. And
