Happy ice bather at Rokosjøen in Løten
Woman on skis through Frognerparken in Oslo, Eastern Norway

HAPPY NEW YOU!

New year – new possibilities!

Here are some cool Norwegian things you'll want to try in the coming year.

1. Skiing!

If you've never tried skiing, now is the time! Norway is the cradle of skiing. Try alpine, cross-country or ski touring.

Did you know that the word "ski" is originally a Norwegian word? We're very proud of it!

Snow flow

Learn to master the basic techniques, or improve your pro skills!

  • Go skiing in Norway in winter
    Skiing
    Cross-country skiers in Valdres, Eastern Norway
    Cross-country skiing
    Alpine skiing in Trysil, one of Norway’s best ski resorts
    These are Norway’s best ski resorts
    Ski touring at Rundfjellet in Lofoten, Northern Norway
    Top 6 ski touring hot spots
    Family cross-country skiing in Valdres, Eastern Norway
    Cross-country skiing for beginners
    Woman climbing mount Himmeltind on a ski touring trip in Lofoten, Northern Norway
    Ski touring
Two girls taking a selfie in front of the Norwegian castle in Oslo, Eastern Norway

2. Learn some Norwegian

Speaking of language, why not learn some Norwegian and discover a few quintessentially Norwegian words?

Untranslatable Norwegian words

3. Visit a fjord

Another Norwegian word you no doubt know is FJORD!

Add the Norwegian fjords to your travel bucket list. Or better yet, visit them in winter for a magical experience.

Find your favourite fjord

… and go Viking!

  • A person paddling in the Nærøyfjord in Fjord Norway
    Fjords
    The Nærøyfjord in Fjord Norway on a sunny summer day
    The most famous fjords
    Four people with snowshoes at Trolltunga in Fjord Norway
    Winter in Hardangerfjord
    A family of three snowshoeing at Aurlandsfjellet
    Winter in the fjords
    A person on a swing with views of snow-clad mountains and the Hjørundfjord in Fjord Norway
    Take time out by the fjords
    Woman on top of the sightseeing boat from Ålesund to the Geirangerfjord in winter
    Winter adventures in the Geirangerfjord
A woman ice bathing in the Oslofjord in Oslo, Eastern Norway

4. Winter swimming

Swimming is cool all year round (with our without a hot sauna waiting for you)!

Try the whole sauna collection: fjord saunas, city saunas, mountain saunas, river saunas and the world's northernmost sauna.

Jump right in

This will definitely kick-start your year!

  • Ice bathing in the Halden Canal
    Ice bathing
    The Soria Moria Sauna in Telemark, Eastern Norway
    Norway’s hottest saunas
    A women enjoying a bath in the spa area at Juvet Landskapshotell, Norway.
    Spas
Woman drinking coffee in the 1994 Lillehammer OL sweater

5. Get a Norwegian sweater

Knitting is super trendy right now. Make your own Norwegian sweater!

Don't worry if you don't know how to knit - you can always buy one.

Caution: you might have trouble deciding on a pattern, as there are very many from which to choose!

Start knitting

Here's some inspiration!

  • Woman sitting in some stone stairs by the harbor in Geiranger
    Norwegian wool is like wearing nature
    Helene Myhre hiking in a colourful knitted sweater
    Norwegian knitting
    A woman holding yarn used to make Selbu mittens, Trøndelag, Norway.
    Selbuvotter - Norway's most famous mittens
    Two girls laughing in front of a store at Bakklandet in Trondheim
    Shopping
Shrimps, lobsters and seafood dishes on a table
A chair with a QR code in Bodø

6. Cook like a Norwegian

Learn how to cook Norwegian food! How about waffles, skrei, or king crab? Delicious!

The Norwegian cookbook

7. Experience the northern lights

This should be on everyone's bucket list! Experience the stunning colours of the northern lights as they dance across the night sky!

Did you know that from now until 2026, aurora borealis activity is expected to reach its most active level in 11 years?

The northern lights

Hunt the green diva

If you're lucky, you'll see her dance!

  • The northern lights over the fishing village Reine in Lofoten, Northern Norway
    Northern lights
    The northern lights hovering above the earth
    Aurora borealis from space
    Man watching the northern lights over Mefjordsletta, Senja
    The best time to see the northern lights is now!
    Northern lights over Grøtfjord in Kvaløya, Northern Norway
    What are the northern lights?
    A chair with a QR code in Bodø
    The greatest light show on earth
Ziplining with Mosjøen in the background

8. Go storm watching

The sound of waves and rivers provides a sense of calm that can counteract stress and anxiety.

Have a soul-soothing timeout on storm watching break on the Norwegian coast to find your inner peace.

Storm watching highlights

Challenge yourself

Do something you never thought you might do!

Are you ready?

You can do it!

  • People winter kayaking by the Henningsvær Bryggehotell in Lofoten, Northern Norway.
    Kayaking
    A woman climbing a mountainside on a sunny day in Loen in Fjord Norway
    Climbing
    Man scuba diving in the sea
    Diving
    Tandem skydive in Voss
    Extreme adrenaline
    Active holiday in Norway: Woman climbing the Trolltunga via ferrata in Fjord Norway
    Top 11 experiences for a real KICK!
    Woman climbing via ferrata Ravnfloget
    Via ferrata
    A woman sitting in lotus yoga position on the beach in the midnight sun, Northern Norway.
    Yoga with a view
    Surfer riding a breaking wave at Unstad in Lofoten, Northern Norway
    Surfing
    Woman sliding down a zipline near Trolltunga in Fjord Norway
    Ziplines

Add some new bucket list items

Travel planning is half the fun!

Exterior illustration of Otolitten, a museum and experience center that is part of SKREI
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Three people standing at a viewpoint above the city of Ålesund in Fjord Norway
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The UFO-cabin in Hessdalen by night
Unique things to do in Norway
  • Young girl crossing the Via Ferrata in Loen in Fjord Norway
    Family fun
    Mother and child walking inside The Twist at Kistefos, Hadeland
    Top 10 arty day trips around Oslo
    A couple in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer, held by a Sami man
    Heart of the Sami – Kautokeino and Karasjok

Take advantage of top offers

See our selection of trusted companies that work hard to make you happy all through your trip.

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    Radisson HotelsGreat value offers and comfortable quality stays in Norway´s major cities, airports, and ski resorts.
    The Hurtigruten ship MS Nordkapp in Geirangerfjord in Fjord Norway
    HurtigrutenExperience the world's most beautiful sea voyage on an unforgettable cruise along the stunning Norwegian coast.
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    NorgesbookingBook your perfect cabin stay in the fjords, mountains, and valleys of Norway.
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    Vy expressDiscover Norway on comfortable express buses that take you between major cities, mountains, and fjords.
    Hardangerfjord - Authentic Scandinavia
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    CampcationBook a camping stay in stunning and unique locations all across Norway with Campcation.
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