Art & culture

Architecture

Oslo is rapidly growing into an exciting, international metropolis, while in the countryside, prestigious projects seem to grow out of nature itself. There has never been a more exciting time for Norwegian architecture.

Museums

The most visited Norwegian museums are those displaying art and artefacts unique to Norway’s traditions and culture, from vikings to Edvard Munch. Here are a few of the most important ones.

Viking culture, people and history

The Vikings have earned their place in history as a seafaring warrior culture with a fine eye for design and a good ear for storytelling.

Design

A new wave of designers are making themselves heard, while the classic icons are rediscovered. Lighting, rainwear, wool and passports are among the Norwegian designs that are attracting worldwide attention.

Music, always

The echo of The Scream

A day in Munch’s footsteps

Round trip for architecture lovers

Spend a week exploring some of the highlights of Norwegian architecture, from a wooden church that dates back to the 12th century to the latest high-tech hotel which blends in with nature.

Norwegian Scenic Routes

Along select roads in Norway, natural wonders are amplified by art, design and architecture – taking you closer to nature in new and surprising ways. Meet the award-winning National Tourist Routes.

Cultural highlights with Into Norway

The key to cultural experiences in a beautiful scenery, and for meeting the authentic Norway

Things to do

If you're hungry for food or hungry for action, we can help you to find what you need. Whether you want natural highs or artistic depths, climbing up or skiing down, walking slow or running fast, there's a good chance you'll find what you're after.

The new sound of Peer Gynt

In honour of the 150th anniversary of Henrik Ibsen’s Peer Gynt , four up-and-coming artists have made new versions of the compositions Edvard Grieg once wrote for the play.