As the days get longer and the sun gets warmer, you are likely to see more and more Norwegians leaving the safety of their homes and venturing up in the mountains on the weekend. Norwegians love their mountainous nature so much they spend whatever time they can in it – for recreation, fitness, hunting or [...]
The back of the Lyngen Alps at Djupvik on the E6 between Alta and Tromsø.
Kvænangen is the highest point on the E6 between Alta and Tromsø.
Oksfjordhamn is between Alta and Tromsø on the E6.
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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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.
Pølse is THE fast food of Norway. When the grilled pølse was first introduced to Norway in the 50s it was eaten naked – without bread.
There is an opposition in everything. At the darkest time of the year, we celebrate Christmas. And at the exact opposite end, when the midnight sun is at its highest, we celebrate Midsummer.
Today herding reindeer is synonymous with the Sami culture. It is recently thought that the Vikings were the first people to herd reindeer.
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.
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