The sun is back, days are getting longer, the weather is warmer and the snow is rapidly melting away here in Tromsø. Even with all these things happening, there is still only one traditional “sign of Spring” in Norway: The first appearance of the Hestehov (English: Coltsfoot). As soon as there is a patch of [...]
Towards the water in a beautiful pocket of leafy oak trees is the Byneset Church.
The Bunad with molded wool, embroidered cuffs and silver stitching is still not complete without its silverwork.
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.
This season we will be bringing you selections of her recipes and cooking tips. Some are bizarre, others are hilarious, some are considered forgotten works of genius, and others have become standard festival meals in Norway.
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This custom is based on a spiritual commitment.
Large wooden racks called hjell are for drying fish.