In the Norwegian cities of Kristiansand and Stavanger, the time it took from initial plans being submitted to local government for the building of a new soccer stadium until the final planning approvals had been granted and building could commence was around the 12 month mark. In February 2006, six years ago, Oslo’s Vålerengens Idrettsforening [...]
Food Glorious Food – Eating My Way Around Oslo’s Mathallen
Norway is not a nation known for its cuisine. Fish, dried fish, rotting fish, pickled fish… throw in some bread and potatoes and there you have it – not the most inspiring diet. But even within Norway, Oslo struggles to attract foodies. In fact, the capital is known far more for its coffee than anything [...]
Outland – Where Norway’s Nerds Gather
I have a confession to make. I’m a total nerd. For those who know me personally, this will come as no surprise. For those who know me only through Life in Norway, here are some eye-opening facts: I collect old football programmes I watch Battlestar Galactica, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager I long for the [...]
Rica Hotel Bygdøy Allé, Frogner, Oslo
This weekend I had the pleasure of staying at this historic hotel in one of Oslo’s most desirable areas, Frogner. Much of Frogner was built around 1900 as homes for the Oslo elite. It still has an air of affluence today, thanks to its central location, nearby parks, great transport links and stunning architecture. Frogner [...]
The Skies of Norway
Magnificent fjords, vast mountain ranges, blue ice glaciers, old wooden houses – Norway sure is a beautiful country. But sometimes, all you need to do is look UP… No post about the skies of Norway could be complete without a mention of the Aurora Borealis. Many come to Norway in [...]
Moany Blog #1: The Fornebu Commute
I was told by someone today I only write “happy stuff”. Good observation! I do sound off about stuff that bugs me, but I tend to do that on Twitter. Instant gratification and all that! So, in order to redress the balance on this blog, I present the first in a new series of moany [...]
Photo of the Week: Fornebu
Taking a break from the day job, at the beach right outside my office
Interview with Startup Norway
Following the success of my first Life in Norway interview with Tim Wendelboe, I had no choice but to get straight back out there for another! This week I visited Oslo’s co-working space MESH to meet the folks behind Startup Norway, an organisation set up to promote tech startups and entrepreneurship throughout the country. I [...]
Nighthawk Diner, Grünerløkka
And so, our epic quest for Oslo’s best burger continues! The American-themed Nighthawk Diner is a magnet for hipsters, smack bang in the middle of Oslo’s Grünerløkka district. So… how else to start but with an Instagram of the interior?? Over to Gerry… DISCLAIMER: I am writing this after an entire morning of cleaning the [...]
Interview with Tim Wendelboe
I’m proud to welcome the former World Champion Barista and all-round Oslo coffee hero Tim Wendelboe into the Life in Norway hotseat, for our first ever interview! Tim runs his own popular espresso bar in Grünerløkka alongside a roastery, import company and a consultancy – phew! Tim took time out of a recent research trip to [...]
