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Once every four years, soccer fans around the world cheer on their favorite teams participating in the FIFA World Cup. Norway fans have been in a 28-year drought, last cheering on their men’s team in the 1998 event.  

In April of this year, the largest ever Viking Age coin discovery in Norway was made. The remarkable findings dethrone the previous largest Viking Age coin hoard made almost 200 years ago.

If you have been watching Team Norway play at the FIFA World Cup, you can’t help but notice that Norwegian fans and the country of Norway itself are getting a lot of positive press.

Kebab is a cooked meat dish, with its origins in Persian and Middle Eastern cuisines. Many variants are popular around the world.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway in North America, with several daily matches from coast to coast in host countries US, Canada and Mexico since the first whistle on June 11.

A large part of traveling in Europe is seeing the many museums the region has to offer. This year, the Nordic countries will each host special exhibits in various galleries. The coordinated goal of these exhibits is to experience art as a bridge between past and present and challenge the ways in which we engage with the world.

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.

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.