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Norway’s art and culture range from Viking culture and wooden stave churches via the paintings of Edvard Munch and writings of Henrik Ibsen to modern design and cutting-edge architecture.
Choose amongst indoor and outdoor exhibitions and find out when and where an exhibition of your interest is taking place.
The impressive Norwegian Opera and Ballet in Oslo is a must for its high-quality performances and architecture. Theatre lovers and fans of musicals and other shows should find plenty to see, not only in the big cities but also in many smaller towns.
Oslo is rapidly growing into a modern, international metropolis. In the countryside, prestigious projects seem to grow out of nature itself. There has never been a more exciting time for Norwegian architecture.
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.
Let Audun Eckhoff, one of Norway’s leading connoisseurs, guide you to the art museums you have to visit on your trip to Norway.
Start planning your historical round trip. These hints from insider Ragnhild Martine Bø will lead you to high-quality historical museums all over Norway.
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.
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.
With Oslo as a starting point, there are several historical places to visit to get a glimpse of Munch’s life and work.
From one of Oslo’s most beautiful lookouts, Edvard Munch found inspiration for one of the world’s most famous paintings: The Scream .
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.
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.
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.
Elaborately carved wooden churches were once present in many parts of northwest Europe. Today, they are almost exclusively found in Norway.
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.
“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.
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 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.
Where magnificent architecture meets the fjord landscape – Ålesund has wild Viking ancestry, an abundance of succulent seafood and jaw-dropping vistas.
From medieval stave churches and weathered sea cabins to The Royal Palace: These architectural structures are not only visually striking – they tell the story of Norway as well.
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.
The downtown waterfront area in Oslo is reborn as a neighbourhood blending museums, restaurants and chic urban living.
In Norway, climbing mountains feels like the most natural thing to do – so why should this not also apply to buildings?
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.
With so many festivals happening in Norway, you are best off following your inner rhythm. Professional festival photographer Tord Litleskare leads the way.
The renowned violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing often includes sounds from Norwegian nature when she plays for audiences all over the world.
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.
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.
Against all odds, in recent years Oslo has emerged as one of Europe’s top destinations for live music – of almost any imaginable genre.
There is no need to wait until you’re here to find out what you’d like to see.
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