Where else can you get reindeer pizza in Norway other than Finnmark? This one with pineapple and leek wasn’t half bad. We also had tandoori pizza and kebab pizza topped with Chinese cabbage. Burger, kebab and pizza places in Norway use Chinese cabbage instead of lettuce because it is cheaper, lasts longer and adds extra [...]
Reindeer is synonymous with Sami culture and life but the Norsemen have certainly cottoned onto the goodness of reindeer cuisine. This rustic meal is perfect for cold Winter nights and packs you with energy for the next day of playing in the snow.
Reindeer herding is more than just an occupation, it is a way of life and an integral part of the Sami culture and identity.
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 walking-street takes you from Central Station to the Royal Palace.
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.
Reindeer herding is more than just an occupation, it is a way of life and an integral part of the Sami culture and identity.
From the west, a wall of stone Saints and Prophets will confront you. All sides of the Cathedral are very textured and deserve a long walk around. You’ll see gargoyles and gothic arches, thick wooden doors with rusty floral art and Anglo-Norman/Romanesque bits and pieces ‘stuck on’ that intensifies your ground view. However, the outside of Nidaros Cathedral is even more intriguing when you know the history.
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Aursfjord is a branch of Malangen Fjord in Balsfjord.
The darkest day of the year is known as winter solstice.