Spring is often considered a beautiful time of year. Not in Norway. In other places around the world the sun is shining, the grass comes out, the flowers bloom and the birds happily fly back to their summer homes. Not in Norway. The Spring months are March, April and May (in the northern hemisphere) and [...]
The Sami Easter festival has something for everyone. Not only can you get up close and personal with the reindeer but there is a whole array of activities that showcase Sami life and culture. The festival also includes the Reindeer Racing World Cup, the Sami Film Festival (which is held in an ice-cinema), the Sami [...]
The winter is long in Norway, especially in the North up in Alta. The beaches are still covered in ice during April. Around the north beach of Alta Fjord it is very shallow with a thin layer of ice. I love to walk on the ice and listen to it crackle under my feet (- [...]
I’ve always had that fear of frozen lakes – you know the one that you see on TV where people fall through the ice and can’t get out again. My ‘fear’ was odd to Moose as I had never been on a frozen lake before (nor even seen one in real life, for that matter) [...]
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.
A popular Summer activity in Norway is kayaking. The coast of Norway is dotted with thousands of little islands making the perfect conditions for a smooth paddle.
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.
Reindeer herding is more than just an occupation, it is a way of life and an integral part of the Sami culture and identity.
Norwegian houses are very charming with their wooden panels and slate roofing. It is typical for a house to be painted a strong colour such as red, blue or yellow, but white is the most popular.
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The bunad is a traditional Norwegian costume worn by both men and women. It can either come from established rural traditions or have a more modern design inspired by historical patterns and cuts.
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