Norway is covered in mountains. Rather than going over them, Norwegians prefer to go through them. So advanced is the Norwegian tunnel-making technology that tunnels are built with turns, u-turns, round-a-bouts, car parking and turning spots specifically for trucks! In fact, Tromsø City has an underground network that reaches all corners of the island. It [...]
In Finnmark you can go on a King Crab Safari if you have a diver’s licence – (and, if you want to brave the cold waters)…. My brother-in-law fished one out for us. Even though it wasn’t that big for a King Crab, I thought it best to admire from a distance.
Norway has a good bottle recycling system to help prevent bottle litter. When buying a bottled drink you not only pay for the drink but you also pay extra for the bottle. This means that the shelf price is only for the drink and when you go to the check out an extra kr 1,- [...]
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!
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.
Confirmations were important for entrance into adult life. One had to have their confirmation to be able to work or get married.
Norwegians love their mountainous nature so much they spend whatever time they can in it – for recreation, fitness, hunting or just family time.
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This custom is based on a spiritual commitment.