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This year marks an important historic milestone, as Norway celebrates the establishment of Christian law, or Kristenretten, in the country.

It is no secret that Norway has a very artful approach to design and architecture. They are able to nod both to the past and to the future, whilst tying into Norway’s surroundings. No matter where you may find yourself in the country, whether remote or urban, there is beautiful design to take in everywhere.

500 million people have used this invention and likely had no idea that a Norwegian toymaker had a hand in its development. Resusci Annie, also known as a CPR dummy, was developed in Norway in the 1950s.

You can serve potetlomper with hot dogs or sausages and your favorite toppings, such as crispy onions, pickled cabbage, and of course, ketchup, relish and mustard. Also try lomper rolled up with jam, or as a wrap with fenalår (cured lamb), or with herring and potatoes.

Over the course of its history, Norway has had a few different iterations of their national flag.

Reality television is a relatively new genre of programming that started in the 1990’s. The formula is typically similar, where a group of strangers share an experience, do challenges, and eventually get eliminated until just one winner is left standing with the prize. They have become quite popular over the years and often feature exotic locales and cultures. 

In 1936, Haldis Nygård was a student at the Bergen Kunsthåndverksskole (School of Handicrafts) and became enthralled in one of the assignments. She and her classmates were charged with designing a bunad for the city of Bergen. 

From Margreth Olin, the director of Doing Good, The Angel, and Childhood, comes the documentary Songs of Earth, a close and spectacular embrace of our first love: Nature.

Norway is no doubt known for its beautiful landscape and amazing wildlife. Some of the beautiful creatures that can be found in Norway include polar bears, wolves, reindeer, and arctic foxes.

Approximately halfway between Kristiansand and Stavanger, is the municipality of Flekkefjord. Located in the westernmost part of the Sørlandet region, the town was established in 1838.

A classic dessert according to a recipe from Olden.

Norway’s most famous sculptor, Gustav Vigeland was born as Adolf Gustav Thorsen in 1869 on the outskirts of Mandal, in southern Norway. With other craftsmen in the family, Gustav followed in his cabinetmaker father’s footsteps, developing his talent at an early age in the wood workshop.

How Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta rose from humble beginnings to revolutionize contemporary ideas of architecture and design. 

After being named a 2024 European Capital of Culture, the town in Northern Norway will host over 1,000 cultural events this year.

Suksessterte med Sjokolade og Appelsin (Success Cake with Chocolate and Orange).

You may have heard of the parable of the Good Samaritan, a person who helps a stranger in trouble, expecting nothing in return. With the cold winters and many remote areas in Norway, getting assistance quickly can be a matter of life or death.

Scandinavian countries are known for many things, but pizza isn’t typically one of them. Traveling to Norway, one would expect things like potatoes (and all the dishes made from them), fish, and gjetost. But in Norway, as with the rest of the world, pizza has become a popular staple that can take on local flavors.

March 16, 2024 will be an eventful day in the Norwegian mountains as it marks the annual Birken ski festival – also known as the Birkebeinerrennet. Athletes from all over the world travel to Norway to participate in the various cross country ski races.

Two delicious pizza recipes.

The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural phenomenon that many wish to see in their lifetime.

Author and translator Barbara Sjoholm on uncovering and uplifting the undertold stories of Scandinavia’s Indigenous people.

The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural phenomenon that many wish to see in their lifetime.

When one thinks of Norway’s staple foods, fish, lamb, and potatoes often come to mind. However, in recent years, another food item is capturing the hearts of many: cheese!