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Norway’s rising star winter athletes

With its snowy climate and ample trail access, Norway is an ideal place for athletes to train and excel at winter sports. The country is home to some of the world’s greatest winter athletes.

By Anya Britzius|January 22nd, 2021|Categories: Blog|Tags: sports, Viking magazine|Comments Off

Studded tire subsidy is a hit with Oslo’s winter bicyclists

Norway is well known for its ambitious—and successful—efforts to encourage greener, healthier lifestyles among its residents. But the latest of these efforts may come as a surprise even among those who are accustomed to Norway’s overachieving outdoorsiness...

By Ivy Swenson|December 11th, 2020|Categories: Blog|Tags: sports, winter|Comments Off

Football Fever!

With the arrival of spring comes the return of one of Norway’s most popular sports—football. Check out the April 2015 issue of Viking magazine to learn more about Norway’s league system, players to watch and milestones in the sport's history.

By Anya Britzius|April 1st, 2015|Categories: Blog|Tags: Q & A, sports, Viking magazine|Comments Off