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Peer Gynt - Interview Dennis Storhøi.
Photo: Kristoffer Klakegg / Visitnorway.com
Photo: Kristoffer Klakegg / Visitnorway.com
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Unge Ferrari
“The link between Hologram and Peer Gynt is that Peer does whatever he wants, and so did’I.”
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Øyunn
“My impression of Peer Gynt is that the minute something gets uncomfortable, he just escapes.”
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Drippin
“To me, Edvard Grieg is almost like the first Norwegian pop star, with his simple and catchy melodies.”
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Fight the Fight
“If Peer Gynt was a real person and alive today, he would have a TV show by now. And it would be better than the Kardashians.”
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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.
Theatre and shows
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.
Festivals
Great art can become even better when experienced together. Festivals of food, music and films are vital to the Norwegian culture scene.
Concerts
Norwegian music has a strong reputation, not least in the genres of metal, indie, and electronic music. Some of the world’s best-selling artists regularly tour the country as well.
Exhibitions
Choose amongst indoor and outdoor exhibitions and find out when and where an exhibition of your interest is taking place.
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.
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.
Food festivals
From street food festivals to seafood and other local specialities, food festivals have become an increasingly popular phenomenon in Norway. See our food festival calendar to find a festival where you are going.
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.
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?
5 unusual cultural festivals
In Norway you have more 900 festivals to choose from, and around 300 of these are art and cultural festivals. Whether you fancy music, performing arts or traditional events, here are five Norwegian cultural festivals out of the ordinary.
It is easy to travel to Norway
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Getting here
Travelling to Norway has never been easier. There are direct flights from many places around the world, and if you live closer by, you can take a boat, a train, or a bus – or even drive.
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Getting around
Modern conveniences have made it much easier to get around in Norway. These days, trains, boats, roads, and a network of large and small airports are all making it quite practical to see any part of the country.
Get inspired in Norway
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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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Art and culture
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.
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Literature
Award-winning libraries, charming book towns, the world’s second-greatest playwright and a bizarre thirst for murders at Easter are just some of the reasons Norwegians read more than any other European nationality.
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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.
