Sons of Norway Blog

The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and financial products to our members.

Stolpejakten – Pole Hunting

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.

July 14th, 2025|Blog|

Life Insurance for the New Family

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.

July 13th, 2025|Blog|

Trio of Friends Sails from Kristiansand to Istanbul

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.

July 12th, 2025|Blog|

Trading Up

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. 

June 23rd, 2025|Blog|

Shrimp and Cucumber Salad with Horseradish Mayo

This refreshing and flavorful salad is a perfect accompaniment to any meal, offering a delightful combination of succulent shrimp, crunchy cucumber, and tangy horseradish mayonnaise. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy meal or a special occasion dish, this recipe is sure to impress. 

June 23rd, 2025|Blog|

Echoes of Our Ancestors

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.

May 15th, 2025|Blog|

Centuries of the Craft

Sitting next to lake Randsfjorden, an hour's drive from Oslo, a hidden gem can be found. This Norwegian secret is known as Hadeland Glassverk (Hadeland Glassworks).

May 14th, 2025|Blog|

Welcoming Spring

The grass is turning greener, flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and temperatures are rising. Spring is in full swing! And with that, people are ready to emerge from winter’s cold and darkness to take advantage of the beautiful outdoors.  

April 16th, 2025|Blog|

Climbing a Sea Cliff

Hornelen mountain is located in western Norway, on the island of Bremangerlandet. Situated in the Nordfjord region of the country, the cliff is said to be the highest in all of Europe at 2,820 feet. Aside from the marked trail that is available for hikers to use that takes about 4 hours to complete, there is another option for those that are a bit more adventurous.

April 16th, 2025|Blog|
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