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Easter in Norway is a time of renewing. Spring is in the air and the sun has returned. New life creeps into the landscape, homes are redecorated with Summer colours and Norwegians enjoy the outdoors with snow activities. This time of year marks the end of the long Winter. Symbols of Easter Chickens and eggs [...]
On any celebration table in Norway you can always find a Norwegian layer cake (bløtkake). What better way to celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day than with fresh cream, wild berries and a little bit of sponge in between.
Reindeer herding is more than just an occupation, it is a way of life and an integral part of the Sami culture and identity.
Many English words actually come from old Norse language – brought by Vikings to England in medieval times. Here are some words you have probably uttered without realising you are speaking Norwegian!
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.
Today herding reindeer is synonymous with the Sami culture. It is recently thought that the Vikings were the first people to herd reindeer.
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