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Norwegian Vikings
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.
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Top 17 art museums
Let Audun Eckhoff, one of Norway’s leading connoisseurs, guide you to the art museums you have to visit on your trip to Norway.
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Top 8 classic historical museums
Start planning your historical round trip. These hints from insider Ragnhild Martine Bø will lead you to high-quality historical museums all over Norway.
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Top 9 offbeat historical museums
Open the museum doors to these historical museums and get a blast of fresh air instead of the usual dust. Our expert sends you back in time to inhale the smells, sounds and styles of earlier times.
The world-famous painter Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch earned his place in history with artwork influenced by his restless soul and the Norwegian nature. Meet the creator of the iconic masterpiece The Scream.
A day in Munch’s footsteps
With Oslo as a starting point, there are several historical places to visit to get a glimpse of Munch’s life and work.
The echo of the Scream
From one of Oslo’s most beautiful lookouts, Edvard Munch found inspiration for one of the world’s most famous paintings: The Scream .
Charlotte Gainsbourg meets Edvard Munch
Charlotte Gainsbourg raves about Edvard Munch’s use of ugly colours, Patti Smith discovers how his mind works, and a bouquet of Norwegian stars enact the atmosphere of his paintings in the artsy film “Between the clock and the bed”.
Munch + Music
To celebrate the opening of the new Munch Museum in Oslo in June 2020, we challenged four booming Norwegian artists to create music inspired by Edvard Munch’s paintings.
Edvard Munch’s female influencers
A glimpse into the world of the women who populated and influenced the personal and professional life of one of the world’s most famous artists.
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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.
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Stave churches
Elaborately carved wooden churches were once present in many parts of northwest Europe. Today, they are almost exclusively found in Norway.
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National fortresses
Norway’s 17 national fortresses are cultural arenas that get visited by millions of people each year. Akershus Fortress in Oslo and Oscarsborg Fortress in Drøbak are amongst the most popular ones.
Top 10 offbeat Norwegian architecture
“Mr Architecture” Hans Petter Smeby is the brain behind Norway’s streetwise architecture and design magazine Nytt rom . Here are his personal tips for exciting architecture off the beaten track.
Architecture in the Norwegian mountains
Gone are traditional features like log walls and tiny windows. It is increasingly common to encounter mountain lodges and cabins that have new and exciting designs.
The red landmarks of Norway
The barns have been landmarks in the cultural landscape of Norway for centuries. Some beautiful and magnificent, others marked by the ravages of time and standing like monuments of the past.
Atlantic Art Nouveau
Where magnificent architecture meets the fjord landscape – Ålesund has wild Viking ancestry, an abundance of succulent seafood and jaw-dropping vistas.
Weird and wonderful
Accommodation that is an experience in itself. Let journalist Marianne Lie Berg guide you to her favourites amongst Norway’s more quirky hotel alternatives, from hiking cabins and lighthouses to yurts and treehouses.
Oslo’s funky new landmarks
The downtown waterfront area in Oslo is reborn as a neighbourhood blending museums, restaurants and chic urban living.
Oslo Opera House: please walk on the roof
In Norway, climbing mountains feels like the most natural thing to do – so why should this not also apply to buildings?
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Top 6 music festivals
With hundreds of music festivals to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Øystein Greni, lead singer in the rock band Bigbang, shares his six favourite festivals in Norway.
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Make your own festival round trip
With so many festivals happening in Norway, you are best off following your inner rhythm. Professional festival photographer Tord Litleskare leads the way.
The violin princess of Norway
The renowned violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing often includes sounds from Norwegian nature when she plays for audiences all over the world.
The modern sound of Peer Gynt
In honour of the 150th anniversary of Henrik Ibsen's Peer Gynt in 2017, four up-and-coming artists made new versions of the compositions Edvard Grieg once wrote for the play.
Inspiration from above
Thousands of miles from home, an A-list American producer found music in the quiet, Arctic night under the northern lights. Here is his music for Norway.
Music, always
Against all odds, in recent years Oslo has emerged as one of Europe’s top destinations for live music – of almost any imaginable genre.
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Things to do
Hungry for food or longing for action? Whether you want natural highs or artistic depths, climbing up or skiing down, walking slow or running fast, there’s a good chance we can help you suit your needs.
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What’s on: events in Norway
Oslo is a large, Scandinavian culture hub, with countless festivals, concerts and museums. But remote villages have much to offer as well. Check out the event calendar and plan your trip here.
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Food and drink
The change in attitude towards Norway’s food traditions has been formidable. From envying other nations, to celebrating what is uniquely Norwegian in modern and untraditional ways.
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8 fascinating facts about the Sami people
Ancient sounds, traditional handicraft, and a long-standing reindeer culture meet new technology and a modern way of life. Get to know the Sami – the indigenous people of Norway.
