Both tourism and trade are set to benefit from a new direct route linking Norway and China. The much-anticipated Hainan Airlines flight between Oslo and Beijing has finally been given a start date: 15 May, 2019 The...
Norway is more popular than ever before as a cruise destination, with Bergen the busiest port. New figures show a strong increase of more than 1.5 million cruise passenger visits to Norway over the last seven...
Norway's long-distance bus and train companies are uniting a new brand, Vy, but not everyone is happy about it. The NSB Group operates rail and bus services in Norway and Sweden including Norway’s largest bus company,...
Following recommendations from the European aviation authorities, Norwegian has temporarily grounded its 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The move follows last weekend's air disaster in Ethiopia, which involved a MAX 8 aircraft. The cause has...
A comfortable accommodation choice with a touch of luxury in the world's northernmost town. When staying in Svalbard, comfortable accommodation is a must. Temperatures outside the summer season can be bitterly cold and after a day...
There are budget accommodation options in the Norwegian capital, but you may need to consider staying outside the central area. If you’re travelling on a shoestring budget, a trip Norway is probably not your best option....
Many of Europe's most impressive ice caps are in Norway, and some are surprisingly accessible for ice-hiking tours or simply the opportunity to see these awesome sights. Sometimes, nature reminds you who's in charge. Rarely can...
Two key routes for the energy industry are to be resurrected by Loganair after the collapse of Flybmi at the weekend. When Flybmi announced its sudden end to operations and bankruptcy at the weekend, two key...
Service charges and gratuities are the bane of travellers the world over. How should you approach tipping in Norway? The question of how much to tip in Norway is one that all first-time travellers – and...
Measured by the number of guest nights in Norwegian hotels, Norway's travel industry enjoyed its fifth record-breaking year in a row in 2018. 33.8 million. According to figures released by Statistics Norway today, that's how many accommodation...