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Syttende Mai has come and gone for the year. If you have a bunad, this is a good time to think about maintenance and post-party care, as issues like stains, holes and tears can happen during a day of festivities.

Let's explore three regional styles of Scandinavian hot dogs - each with its own unique flair!

The Norwegian bunad is an icon of Norwegian heritage which many women and men wear with pride on Syttende Mai, Norway’s constitution day. A bunad takes a lot of time to create, and with pricing in the $3,000 to $5,000 range, bunads are not accessible to everyone.

Artist Edvard Munch is probably best known for his painting, The Scream, but over the course of his career, he made over 1,700 other paintings, including a very special commission.  

The world’s second-best cake, with a chocolate base

Imagine going to a showcase with the top names in comedy and then being instructed not to laugh. That’s the angle of NRK’s recent series, Verdens verste publikum, “The World’s Worst Audience.” Not only are theatergoers trying to avoid cracking a smile; they are in fact awarded money for succeeding.

Join the 2025 Authentic Scandinavia travel competition winners as they reconnect with their Swedish and Danish roots and discover the beauty of Norway.

The woodcuts of early 20th century modern artist John Savio were the first of their kind and tell the tale of Sámi daily life at the time.

This is a classic cheesecake with brown cheese added into the filling for a distinctly Norwegian, slightly caramel flavor.

This is a classic cheesecake with brown cheese added into the filling for a distinctly Norwegian, slightly caramel flavor.