Hidden Trail to Preikestolen
This past August I traveled to Norway for the first time with my parents and my husband Brad. It was the trip of a lifetime! We spent 10 days traveling from Oslo to Lærdal, Lærdal to Bergen, and Bergen to Stavanger.
Viking Age Museum Progress
2027 is marked to be the year for the opening of a new Viking Museum in Oslo. The Museum will be called the Museum of the Viking Age and will be an extension of the current Viking Ship Museum. It will be three times the size of the current museum and will showcase Viking ships and artifacts in an inspiring and modern way, to keep the heritage alive for years to come.
What’s Next for the Restauration
After a successful 97-day voyage from Stavanger to New York, and days of events commemorating the original crossing, the ship’s crew was likely ready for a break and relieved to be boarding an airplane home.
Nordic Roasted Cauliflower Soup (Blomkålsuppe) with Brown Butter and Cardamom
Adapted from the cauliflower and juniper soup in The New Nordic: Recipes from a Scandinavian Kitchen by Simon Bajada (Hardie Grant Books, 2015)
Meet the Artist of the 2025 Ornament
The original artwork for this year’s limited edition rosemaled ornament was painted by Karen Van Loan of Apple Valley, MN.
Decorah Decks Out for Crown Prince Visit
On October 6, 2025, a chilly Monday morning in Decorah, Iowa, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, made an esteemed visit to Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School.
Jotunheimen Discovery: First of its Kind!
In Jotunheimen National Park, a team of archaeologists uncovered an artifact dating around 1,000 years old.
World Champion Porridge
In early October, Sven Seljom was crowned the World Champion of Porridge Making in Scotland. The 57-year-old tech consultant from Mandal was the first Norwegian to bring home the gold.
Try Sven Seljom’s World Championship-winning porridge
Sven recommends using klippet havre, or steel cut oats.
Halloweenkage (Halloween Marble Loaf Cake)
Try this delicious and festive spiced cake to welcome all that fall has to offer.
Velkommen til Amerika – Welcoming the Restauration to the US
Anticipation is building, and as of this week, the Restauration’s dot has reached the Atlantic coast of the United States.
A Royal Visit
To mark the 200th anniversary of the first Norwegian emigration to the United States, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon will visit the United States October 6-9, 2025. The visit will help to strengthen cooperation between Norway and the United States, especially in business, research and culture.