When the Midnight Sun is on the other side of Summer unexpected colours fill the sky. Now are the last days of the Midnight Sun here in Tromsø. Soon the sun will duck behind the mountains. Then it will touch the horizon again. When this happens we will have normal days and normal nights for [...]
It is hard to go to sleep when you know what is happening outside. The days are lovely this side of Summer but the nights are absolutely beautiful.
Just when you think you have seen it all… it all comes together. To my right was this quaint little beach. In front was the Arctic ocean. And to the left was an otter checking me out. Ringvassøy, just north of Tromsø, is a secret treat.
Norwegians have the best sense of humour. I thought this was just a boat shed and the local fishermen were ‘having a go’. But as it turns out this little seaside shack is actually the home of a special exhibition detailing the history of fishing in Northern Norway. The life, tradition and adventures of local [...]
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.
Today herding reindeer is synonymous with the Sami culture. It is recently thought that the Vikings were the first people to herd reindeer.
Celebrate National Fårikål day with us. On the last Thursday of September every year Norway celebrates their national dish with, of course, all you can eat fårikål!
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In Norway, there are still Lefse recipes around from the 1630s! This is supposedly the traditional and original Hardanger recipe used:
Flower Show Series: Arctic Botanical Garden Selection – Tromsø
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.
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