Exciting new experiences in 2025
1. PoMo – a new art museum
Trondheim has big news for art lovers. A new art museum called PoMo, short for Posten Moderne, opened its doors in january.
The iconic museum building, designed in 1911 in classic Art Nouveau style, was created by the local architect Karl Norum.
PoMo aspires to provide guests with outstanding artistic experiences, comparable to those in major cities across the globe.
2. Nye Hjorten Teater
After strolling through Trondheim's new art museum, why not end your day at the Nye Hjorten theatre?
The venue hosts plays, comedy shows, musicals, and family shows. Performances feature both newly-written works and well-known titles. Their ambition is clear: to exceed expectations and make it feel like Saturday all week long!
3. The year of Friluftsliv!
Friluftsliv is part of the Norwegian DNA. It's basically about enjoying time outdoors, in nature, without destroying or disturbing it.
2025 has been named The year of friluftsliv, to inspire people to discover nature's beauty, try new outdoor activities, and experience friluftsglede ('outdoor joy').
You are welcome to join in!
4. Go swimming
Tøyenbadet, Oslo's biggest swimming facility, reopens after a 2.3 billion Norwegian kroner renovation.
It has seven new pools (including a diving pool), water slides, saunas, a hot tub, and more.
To reduce its climate footprint, the building has solar panels and a system for collecting rainwater on the roof.
The facility is quite luxurious!
Tøyenbadet reopened in January 2025.
5. UNESCO honours the "bunad"
We started 2025 with great news! The Norwegian national costume, the Bunad, was officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage list – meaning that it is now recognised as a living piece of history and culture.
The girls pictured here are wearing bunads from Vest-Telemark.
With over 450 regional variations, each Bunad features vibrant colours, intricate embroidery, and unique accessories that tell the story of Norway’s rich heritage.
The details in this image are from the men's Setesdal Bunad.
... and the good news doesn't stop there!
Summer mountain farming ("seterkultur") was also officially added to UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, recognising its cultural significance and the efforts to preserve this unique way of life.
Fun fact: Nowhere else in Northern Europe are there as many operational summer mountain farms as in the tasty Valdres region.
Thanks to locals like Kathrin H. Aslaksby (pictured), a farmer and cheesemaker at Nørrestogo farm, these age-old traditions continue to thrive.
6. Forest suites
The Forest Suites at Holmen Husky in Alta, Northern Norway, have recently opened. They offer a living room with a breathtaking 5-metre-tall window, framing a panoramic view of a pristine forest.
And if you're fortunate, the northern lights might dance!
7. Signature hotel in Tromsø
2025 brings even more unique accommodation for you to discover! The new signature hotel, The Dock 69°39 by Scandic, is opening in the Vervet area of Tromsø.
The hotel is located 69 degrees and 39 minutes north, hence the name.
The 12-storey hotel will have over 300 comfortable rooms with spectacular views. The à la carte restaurant on the 10th floor will offer panoramic views of Tromsø, the surrounding mountains, and the fjords.
Opens: June, 2025
8. Lundins Hotell in Skudeneshavn
Lundins Hotell is a historic hotel in Fjord Norway that was built in 1853, with only three double rooms.
Every detail, from authentic wallpaper to antique furniture, has been carefully chosen to preserve the timeless atmosphere, while still offering modern comfort!
9. Norway's first International Dark Sky Place
Øvre Pasvik National Park in Finnmark is Norway’s first certified International Dark Sky Place. This means that it's a perfect place for stargazing on polar nights, and you might even witness the northern lights dancing across the sky.
The park has no permanent lights, and there’s not much air traffic, so the night sky isn't affected by artificial light. If you choose to visit this park in the winter months, be prepared for harsh conditions and temperatures lower than minus 30 degrees Celsius.
10. Hauklandstranda
In summer 2025, a new visitor centre will open at Haukland Beach, Lofoten, offering a café, restrooms, and facilities for activities. Part of the National Tourist Route, the beach aims to enhance the visitor experience while preserving the fragile landscape.
More exciting stuff in 2025:
- Storm hotel Senja – opens May 2025.
A modern hotel surrounded by the spectacular landscapes of Senja. - Nordic Pixel Forest in Ekebergparken in Oslo – recently opened.
New light and sound installation by the Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist, consisting of 24,000 LED lights. -
Bristol Spa – opens 2025.
A new, luxurious spa is opening in the heart of Oslo. Start with a refreshing shower, followed by a traditional hot sauna, then cool down with a cold plunge in a snow cave! -
New water park at Hovden – opens autumn, 2025.
Features a 25-metre swimming pool with diving platforms and lanes, a cold plunge pool, a hot tub, and a wellness area with saunas. - Hobo Hotel comes to Oslo – opens October, 2025.
This boutique hotel will feature 181 rooms and follow the same concept as the Hobo hotels in Stockholm and Helsinki – designed for modern travellers seeking authentic, local experiences.