Sons of Norway Blog

For many, the term “vacation” is paired with warm weather, beaches, water, and sun. This is especially true for those of us who live in an area with four seasons – one of which can tend to feel long and frigid.

Yet more Viking era treasure has been unearthed, this time in Northern Germany. By the banks of the Schlei River near Haithabu, Germany, metal detectorist Arjen Spiesswinkel made the impressive discovery.

This whole year we have been covering the history of the sloop Restauration which sailed into migration history in 1825 as the first organized group of Norwegians to make the voyage to America.

This take on potato salad is perfect for a fall picnic or potluck. The flavorful ingredients are sure to satisfy the tastebuds. 

Last week, 65 members from lodges across Norway gathered in Stavanger to bid the Restauration god seilas (happy sailing).

In the town of Gjøvik, Norway, a very unique recreational activity got its start. The activity is known as Stolpejakten or “the pole hunt” in English. Pole hunting consists of finding poles that are located in municipalities throughout Norway.

Life insurance isn’t for you—it’s for those you leave behind. Without it, your loved ones could be left with not just emotional devastation, but also financial disaster. A small monthly premium now can mean everything later.

Four months is arguably considered a good length of time. Four months on a small boat with two other people would certainly be considered a long time. But this doesn’t faze two friends from Kristiansand who are set to embark on a journey from Kristiansand to Istanbul aboard a 27-foot boat from 1979.

This dessert is a quick, easy, and deliciously fresh way to round out the summer season!

A summer job turns serious when a young woman takes the reins on a remote farm—and learns far more than how to herd sheep

People will go to great lengths to support their favorite sports team. When the team then makes it to a semifinal game, it can be a race to secure a ticket to see the game up close and personal. But when the tickets sell out quickly, it’s time to get creative. That is just what one man in Norway did. 

The Hardanger region in western Norway is home to many natural wonders, making it a popular destination for both domestic and international visitors.

Like the layers of a celebratory bløtkake at Syttende Mai, the name Sons of Norway is multi-tiered and laden with rich bits of history. Let’s break down the ingredients of how our name came to be.

Fraternal Manager Jana Velo has been a member of Sons of Norway since she was in the single digits. Since 2014, Jana has served in various cultural roles in the Fraternal department and is the Content Editor for Viking magazine, E-Post and Newsletter Service.