Pine cone picking in our forrest is a fun family activity. Our land changes so dramatically from season to season and this activity not only gives us supplies for Christmas decorations but it gives us farmers a chance to look at how the land is shaping and see what is happening to the trees. We [...]
Even though the males are called bulls and the females cows, the muskoxen are more closely related to sheep than cattle. Make no mistake, though – this is not your average cuddly ba-ba-blacksheep! A grown animal can be 2,5 m long and weigh up to 400 kgs, and their long curved horns mean business.
Many English words actually come from old Norse language – brought by Vikings to England in medieval times. Here are some words you have probably uttered without realising you are speaking Norwegian!
The sun never goes down during this season but the mountains to the East are so high that the sun still has to raise above them in the morning hours and an artificial dawn-effect wakes the city.
On any celebration table in Norway you can always find a Norwegian layer cake (bløtkake). What better way to celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day than with fresh cream, wild berries and a little bit of sponge in between.
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Decorating Easter eggs is a big tradition in Norway.
Even in the peak of summer our mountains have touches of snow.