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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.

When traveling from a cold climate to a warm-weather getaway, the question of what to do with your big, bulky winter jacket becomes an issue.

In March/April issue of Viking, Andreas Viestad talked with [...]

The Northern Lights are a phenomenon that is breathtaking to witness. In some places, like Norway, they are a more regular occurrence that people get to enjoy.

Winter is a natural time for doing indoor crafts, especially in colder climates. You can enjoy cozy knitting sessions with a cup of tea or coffee and appreciate the warmth of your knitwear once a garment is finished.

Many people start dreaming about beach vacations as the cold of winter sets in. Travel agents might point people towards Florida, Spain, or the Caribbean for sun and sand, but Norway provides some stiff competition when it comes to beautiful beaches. It does claim one of the longest coastlines in the world after all!

Lapper, thick traditional Norwegian pancakes, are a popular snack among Norwegians. They are really tasty, and pair perfectly with sweet brown cheese, or freshly made jam.

Stories of courage continue to be uncovered many years after the end of World War II. One such story was discovered by Espen Thronsen, the grandson of Norwegian resistance worker, Einar Thronsen.

Team Norway are a powerhouse at the winter Olympics. The country has hosted the winter games twice, in 1952 in Oslo and 1994 in Lillehammer. Norwegian athletes have won the most overall medals in the Winter Olympics—405—of which 148 are gold. 

Since the first Winter Olympics of the Modern Era in 1956, Dale of Norway has been a proud supporter of Team Norway. They have produced sweaters for the Norwegian Olympic teams and the Norwegian World Cup teams every year since then.

This flavorful open-faced sandwich is sure to be a welcome appetizer at any holiday gathering.

In the 19th Century, many Norwegians heeded the call to move to North America, buying a ticket to seek their fortune abroad, or being sponsored by a family member who had emigrated before them. Now, the town of Vang in Norway wants their people back.

If you live in North America and hear talk of homemade lefse, you might assume that the most important question about the recipe is: real potatoes or potato flakes? For many American and Canadian descendants of Norway, it is simply referred to as lefse, with the potato being an assumed ingredient.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live in an Arctic village during the winter months, without the hassle and stress of a permanent move, there is a unique opportunity available to you.

Lefse is a staple of Norwegian cuisine. These delicious roll-ups are bite-sized treats, perfect for starting a Christmas meal.

This past August I traveled to Norway for the first time with my parents and my husband Brad. It was the trip of a lifetime! We spent 10 days traveling from Oslo to Lærdal, Lærdal to Bergen, and Bergen to Stavanger.  

2027 is marked to be the year for the opening of a new Viking Museum in Oslo. The Museum will be called the Museum of the Viking Age and will be an extension of the current Viking Ship Museum. It will be three times the size of the current museum and will showcase Viking ships and artifacts in an inspiring and modern way, to keep the heritage alive for years to come.

After a successful 97-day voyage from Stavanger to New York, and days of events commemorating the original crossing, the ship’s crew was likely ready for a break and relieved to be boarding an airplane home.

Adapted from the cauliflower and juniper soup in The New Nordic: Recipes from a Scandinavian Kitchen by Simon Bajada (Hardie Grant Books, 2015)

The original artwork for this year’s limited edition rosemaled ornament was painted by Karen Van Loan of Apple Valley, MN.

On October 6, 2025, a chilly Monday morning in Decorah, Iowa, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, made an esteemed visit to Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School.

In Jotunheimen National Park, a team of archaeologists uncovered an artifact dating around 1,000 years old.

In early October, Sven Seljom was crowned the World Champion of Porridge Making in Scotland. The 57-year-old tech consultant from Mandal was the first Norwegian to bring home the gold.

Sven recommends using klippet havre, or steel cut oats.