Tromsø's booming tourism industry has transformed the city into one of Europe's hottest winter destinations. But the growth ...

From the world-famous Geirangerfjord to the mountains of the Hjørundfjord and the islands of the Oslofjord, here are my picks for the very best fjords in Norway. Norway has well over a thousand fjords ...

In an international context, Norway is a relatively safe country on the roads. But people do still die from road traffic accidents every year. Here’s the facts and figures. It’s that time of year when ...

Longships, raids and distant expeditions dominate our image of the Viking Age. Yet for most people in Scandinavia, everyday life was far more ordinary: farming, cooking, making clothes, raising ...

In a few years, maritime traffic will be able to avoid one of the most dangerous stretches of the Norwegian coastline. Here’s the story of the remarkable Stad ship tunnel. If you've ever sailed along ...

One of the biggest natural disaster risks in Norway lies beneath our feet. Quick clay landslides are a truly terrifying threat. Here's what you need to know. Images of the recent Gjerdrum landslide ...

What to expect aboard the MS Polarlys, a Hurtigruten vessel that operates on a regular schedule on the Norwegian coastal route. Here's what you need to know, in photo form. For 130 years, coastal ...

An introduction to one of Norway's most iconic brands. Love it or hate it, the frozen pizza brand Grandiosa is impossible to ignore. Here's the full story. National dish, marketing success story, ...

Norway’s Lofoten draws tourists from all over the world, but it also has a fascinating history. From the Viking Age through to the development of Norway’s thriving fishing and seafood industries, this ...

Some stories have been with us for what seems like forever. The legend of the Norwegian nisse is an example of such a timeless tale. Here's what you need to know about this curious creature. As the ...

Between 1593 and 1692, 91 people—mostly women—were found guilty of witchcraft and killed in a remote part of Northern Norway. For many people today, tales of witches and sorcery are a popular form of ...

Norway’s only landlocked county, Innlandet, is a vast and diverse region known for its mountainous and rural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and strong agricultural and industrial economy.