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

You’ll see the word seter on maps and signs all over rural Norway. But what exactly is one, and why did Norwegian farmers spend their summers living high in the mountains? Spend enough time hiking or ...

Staying overnight in Flåm gives you the chance to slow down and appreciate one of Norway's most spectacular fjord settings. Here are the best accommodations in Flåm. For such a small place, an ...

Cruise excursions in Norway can transform your fjords experience or waste precious port time. Here’s what’s genuinely worth booking, and what you can skip independently. Stepping off a cruise ship in ...

The Romsdal Gondola in Åndalsnes is expensive, but worth it for the stunning views of Norway's mountaineering capital. There are some views in Norway that make you fall silent. Not because you didn’t ...

From ancient traditions to modern political influence, Sámi culture plays a central role in Northern Norway. Here’s what you should know about the history, identity, and resilience of the Sámi people.

A striking mountain with a hole straight through its centre, Torghatten is one of the most memorable landmarks along Norway’s Helgeland coast. Sailing past Torghatten never loses its magic. I have ...

The Michelin Guide has made headlines in the Nordic region this year, not for restaurants this time, but for hotels. These are the hotels they rate as the very best in Norway. What is a hotel, really?

Not all Norwegian folk tales are friendly stories of trolls turning to stone or gnomes stirring porridge in forest cabins. Some tales are darker. Far darker. Along the misty shores of Norway’s rugged ...

Norway has voted. Despite a populist surge, Jonas Gahr Støre should remain prime minister of Norway heading up a left-leaning coalition following the 2025 parliamentary election. The populist Progress ...

Far from the Norwegian mainland, tucked between Greenland and Svalbard in the chilly waters of the North Atlantic, lies a volcanic island few people have heard of, let alone visited. Jan Mayen is ...

Somewhere in the misty stretch of sea between mainland Norway and Svalbard lies a place few people will ever see, and even fewer will ever set foot on. Bjørnøya, or Bear Island, is one of the ...