How Norway became a country is shrouded in mystery and folklore. The most well known tale is of Harald Hårfagre who gathered the small kingdoms of the north into a unified nation in 872AD – and of course, this story is about love.
One of Norway’s most traditional dishes is made from an ingredient that doesn’t grow anywhere near Norway: Rice! Rice porridge or “risgrøt” is normally a dessert in other countries, but in Norway it is the main dish on Saturday dinner tables. Risgrøt is enjoyed with a generous topping of cinnamon and sugar, with a spoonful [...]
For such a small place Oslo has such a large amount of statues. Every corner you turn there’s a statue waiting to be looked at. After a while they just become big blobs of stone and metal in the cityscape. But you better watch out – the little Nisse (Norwegian elves) have a habit of [...]
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.
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.
Norwegian dogs were born with a purpose. They were bred to be hunting dogs, herding dogs and farm dogs.
Knowing what will keep your baby warm in Norway is common knowledge passed down from mother to mother…
Picture from FacebookCurling is one of the more obscure events in the Winter Olympics, but is still one of the many events where Norwegians seem to excel.
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Our family activities have become traditional to the seasons…