New Museum Makes Splash in Northern Norway
Norway is adding yet another architectural attraction to its landscape with the opening of its new whale-watching museum in the Arctic circle.
Longest Cycling Tunnel Connects Bergen
In April, Norway unveiled Europe’s longest cycle and pedestrian tunnel. A weekend of events featured a race and bike parade through the 3-kilometer (1.8 mile) tunnel built in Bergen, Norway. It has been named the Fyllingsdalstunnelen and runs through Løvstakken mountain.
Laks Wraps
These easy, tasty wraps are a great appetizer for a summer get-together.
A Natural Treasure Hunt
Warm weather is approaching and summer will be here before we know it. One activity to add to your summer activity list is orienteering.
Spring Awakening in Norway
Spring is a time for chirping birds, rain showers, and emerging flowers. In northern parts, the snow melts, the weather gets warmer, and people begin spending more time outside. Spring in Norway is quite similar.
Valentine’s Traditions in the Nordics
When one thinks about Valentine’s Day, chocolate, roses, and candy hearts come to mind. But are those universal themes? Let’s explore how Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the Nordic countries to peek into other traditions.
Kokosboller
These delicious chocolate-covered marshmallow treats would make a great, easy dessert for a Valentine’s meal.
The Dessert Stomach
We can all agree that one of the main focal points of the holidays is food. We stuff ourselves during the main course with mashed potatoes, gravy, ham, eggnog, salad, stuffing, turkey, and so much more until we are filled to the brim. Yet somehow, we always manage to find room for dessert. How can that be?
Porridge: A Norwegian Staple
When thinking about or discussing Norwegian foods, one food will undoubtedly come up: porridge. Porridge has had quite the role throughout Norway’s history. In fact, it is quite possibly the oldest hot dish in the Norwegian diet. The main grains used were barley and oats, as it was difficult to grow other grains in the cold climate.
Viking Age Discovery Found Near Trondheim
An exciting discovery has been made just centimeters below the soil in Stjørdal, near Trondheim. Pawel Bednarski took a metal detector out to his field right before Christmas last year and uncovered a treasure trove of Viking objects.