Taking on Norway

Join Jendrik as he explores cool and quirky activities in Norway.

What wild activities can you find among Norway's mountains and fjords? In the series Taking on Norway, Jendrik Sigwart steps outside his comfort zone through 10 different challenges, while travelling through Norway and meeting Norwegians who are experts at what they do.

How will this musician and theatre actor from Germany feel about racing down mountain bike trails at top speed?

"Whoa. It's like a jump!"
— Jendrik

How high does Jendrik dare to døds (death dive), and are you brave enough to give it a try? Watch as Jendrik uses the skills he learned representing Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2021, to learn and perform the Norwegian traditional dance — Hallingdans.

Find out what happened, and get to know Norway and our culture through each unique challenge! Episodes drop every Thursday.

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  • Taking on Norway: HALLINGDANS

    Taking on Norway: DØDSING

    Taking on Norway: APPLE FARM

    Taking on Norway: STREET ART

    Taking on Norway: MOUNTAINBIKE

    Taking on Norway: COOKING

    Taking on Norway: ALPINE SKIING

    Taking on Norway: SKELETON

Explore it yourself

Rise to the challenge. Try some of Jendrik's exciting activities.

Alpine skier at Strandafjellet, Fjord Norway
Alpine skiing
Lofot lamb servet on a silver plate
The Norwegian Cookbook
People mountain biking in the Magic Moose in Trysil bike arena, Eastern Norway
Mountain biking
  • People strolling around among the fruit trees in Ulvik, Hardanger
    Visit Hardanger's fruit farms
    Oslo, belly flop
    Døds – the most extreme Norwegian sport?
Folklore in Setesdal

Typically Norwegian

Make Norway unforgettable with these weird and wonderful foods, unique celebrations, and more!

Taste the Norwegian lifestyle

Take advantage of top offers

See our selection of trusted companies that work hard to make you happy all through your trip.

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Visit Norway on Youtube

What makes Norway Norway? Let's find out by exploring some very characteristic Norwegian phenomena and sampling the Norwegian lifestyle!

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