Oslo wasn’t always the capital of Norway. And for 300 years it wasn’t even called Oslo! Read on to find out more about Norway’s biggest city. The Oslo of today is every bit a modern European...
It doesn't have the picturesque narrow and steep sides of the west Norwegian fjords. But nevertheless, the Oslofjord offers plenty of things to see and do. Norway's Oslofjord region is easily the country's most populous area....
Don't let rainfall ruin your Norwegian adventure. Here are some ideas for what to do in Norway's second city when the sky darkens and the rain falls. Take a close look at the photos of Bergen...
The design for a proposed visitor centre for Svalbard has been unveiled. Take a closer look at “The Arc”… Svalbard is a place like nowhere else. The Global Seed Vault and the Arctic World Archive hold fascinating stories,...
The small town Andenes lies at the windswept northern tip of Anydøya on Norway's Vesterålen islands. Here's everything you need to know about this remote community in northern Norway. During my research for Moon Norway, I...
From a Viking trading city called Bjørgvin to the modern city we know today, Bergen's history is a fascinating one. Modern Bergen is known as the gateway to the fjords and is an important economic centre...
With trains, buses, trams and a metro system, Oslo residents and visitors are spoilt for choice with options for getting around the city. Oslo city centre is compact and much of it can be navigated on...
It's barely 10 years old but is already one of Norway's most famous modern buildings. Here's everything you need to know about Oslo Opera House. To many, Scandinavian design means simplicity, minimalism and functionality. A certain...
There are far fewer tourists in the Norwegian capital during the winter, yet there's still plenty to do. Here's our complete guide to Oslo in the winter, whether you're visiting or a new resident. Cheaper flights...
Norway's experimentation with modern architecture continues. This bridge doubles as an art gallery in Norway's largest sculpture park. ‘The Twist’ spans the Randselva river at the Kistefos Museum and Sculpture Park In Jevnaker. The park is...