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Strawberries are a staple ingredient in many Norwegian summer desserts. Try this delicious recipe for something light, refreshing, and sweet!

Norway is a wonderful place to take a family vacation as it is safe, welcoming, and full of activities for all ages. Not to mention, its beautiful scenery lends itself to a plethora of outdoor family adventures

Since 1973, Norges Bedriftsidrettsforbund (the Norwegian Business Sports Association) has encouraged citizens to commute by bicycle and choose green trips when running errands. As a result of this initiative, over a million Norwegians have taken part in their bike to work program

Norway is adding yet another architectural attraction to its landscape with the opening of its new whale-watching museum in the Arctic circle.

Rhubarb comes up early in spring and makes for a delicious variety of bakes, especially for Midtsommer. This zippy fruity cake is baked in a long pan, so there’s plenty to share at your summer grill party. Makes 20 portions.

Thank you to all who submitted entries to our Syttende Mai Coloring Contest! Artists from age 2 to 90 participated, filling the festive drawing with vibrant color.

Sons of Norway’s new Bunad Map of Norway is a tribute to the largely unsung bunad makers, who brought forth the traditions that are so revered today. Click on each costume to learn a bit about the bunads of Norway!

Bunads are garments worn for Norwegian celebrations and holidays such as weddings, baptisms, graduation, confirmation and May 17th, Constitution Day.

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.

There are about 450 different bunad variants, learn about them and more!