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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.

By |May 15th, 2023|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Longest Cycling Tunnel Connects Bergen

Coloring Contest

We are getting excited for Norway’s national day, Syttende Mai, on May 17th! As a creative challenge, we’re holding a coloring contest. Show off your coloring skills to have your artistic talents featured on Epost and sofn.com! Share this page with your family members of all ages.

By |April 14th, 2023|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Coloring Contest

War Sailor Lands On Netflix

When World War II broke out, over 30,000 Norwegian merchant marines were roped into serving the allied forces- though without the benefit of ammunition, infrastructure or combat training.

By |April 13th, 2023|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on War Sailor Lands On Netflix

The World’s Most Unique Rating System

North Americans are familiar with a 5-star rating system for movies, restaurants, hotels, tv shows, music and even books. Norwegians on the other hand have a unique rating system that sets them apart from the rest of the world- it’s called terningkast or dice roll.

By |April 13th, 2023|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on The World’s Most Unique Rating System

America Fever

In the mid-1800s an outbreak of Amerikafeber (America fever) struck in Norway and rapidly spread over the country. The sloop vessel Restauration had set sail in 1825 for America, carrying 52 passengers.

By |March 22nd, 2023|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on America Fever

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.

By |March 21st, 2023|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Spring Awakening in Norway
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