Since Norway ‘lost’ Santa to the Finns (via a big Santa amusement park built in Lapland), the Norwegians have decided to make the most out of their incredible natural icon – the Northern Lights. In fact, Northern Norway has been tagged with the name ‘Land of the Northern Lights’ to attract attention and tourists to [...]
Norwegians love their mountainous nature so much they spend whatever time they can in it – for recreation, fitness, hunting or just family time.
I think Autumn is my favourite season in Norway – the weather is still warm here in Tromsø, the sunsets come down over the mountains again and the blueberries are ripe for the picking.
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The further ‘out of the way’ you go the more common it is to see folk cottages standing by the side of roads, along fjords or in a thicket of trees, minding their own business.
This is our view to the west. After work the shore becomes alive with activity. Tromsøværing (the Tromsø folk) make the most of the afternoon sun with fishing, jogging and rollerskiing.
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Confirmations were important for entrance into adult life. One had to have their confirmation to be able to work or get married.
The Bunad with molded wool, embroidered cuffs and silver stitching is still not complete without its silverwork.
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