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KOK Oslo sauna cruise. Photo: Tor Johansen/KOK Oslo

It's proven: Norwegian sauna culture can save lives

Two occupants of a car that plunged into a freezing Oslo fjord escaped unharmed when a floating sauna came to their rescue, Norwegian police have said. The car can be seen sinking under the water just as the floating sauna pulls up next to it and people on the sauna boat pull the motorists from the freezing waters. The Guardian

The Cave Concert in submerged cave. Photo credit: Pekka Tuuri

PROGRAMME LAUNCH – BODØ2024 EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE

Next year Bodø, Northern Norway, will be European Capital of Culture, the first city north of the Arctic Circle to hold the prestigious title. 1,000 events are being planned for the occasion in Bodø and Nordland throughout 2024. Here are some of the highlights.

Mission Impossible 7. Norway Stunt. Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Norway stars in new Mission: Impossible-movie

Visit the stunning locations shown in the new «Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning - Part One», that hits the big screen on July 12th. The story takes place in Austria, while in reality, many of the most stunning scenes are filmed in Norway.

Salmon Eye. Photo: Tobias Lamberg Torjusen

New dining, architecture and design experiences in the fjords

There is always something exciting happening in the Norwegian fjord region, whether its new adventures, attractions and cultural events. Lately there has been a boom in new unique accommodations and also within the culinary field, and here are a few of the latest developments that have opened this spring and summer.

The view from Juvet Landscape Hotel, photo Thetravelbook

Succession-fever leads to crazy interest for unique hotels in Norway

Apparently, everyone wants to live like the Roy´s in Norway this summer. After episode five of the price-winning show Succession aired, the sites of Juvet Landskapshotel in Norway almost crashed. Their site went from 400-500 daily views to 18.500 hits, and the hotel is now fully booked for this summer.

Boy jumping over a stream. Photo:  Matias Fosso

10 reasons why you should release your kids in Norway

Release your kids in nature! Spring is around the corner and as the snow melts and nature wakes, we Norwegian head outdoors. Not to say that we haven't been out during winter, it just gets easier to get out in spring. Many parents are happy to exchange screen time for play time. The Norwegian nature is free and open, and it provides so many fun opportunities for exploring with your kids.

Enjoying the view from Strandafjellet mountain. Photo Haavard Myklebust

Cheaper holidays in Norway for foreign travelers this year

The Norwegian kroner (NOK) is historically weak, which means that travelling in Norway has become far more affordable for most visitors. Norway has long been perceived as a high cost country, but the truth is that Norway has been quietly becoming cheaper and cheaper for many travellers for years, even despite rising inflation.

The Munch Room at the National Museum. Photo: Iwan Baan

Tracking Munch. In the footsteps of world famous artist Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch, painter of the iconic The Scream, is to have his life portrayed in a Norwegian feature film from Viaplay. One of the world’s greatest artists of all time will be depicted across four stages in Munch, with a quartet of Norwegian actors boarding the feature.

Bodø2024 - Opening ceremony illustration. Photo: phase7/Bjørnådal Arkitektstudio

BODØ2024 EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE – FIRST PROGRAMME RELEASE

Next year Bodø, Norway, will be European Capital of Culture, the first city north of the Arctic Circle to hold the prestigious title. Get a peek at what’s in store for the title year - some of the highlights of the Bodø2024 programme were unveiled on February 3.

The new Bolder Starlodges. Photo: Elin Engelsvold/TheBolder.com

Discover exciting new experiences in Norway in 2023

2023 will see lots of new and exciting openings of attractions, museums, hotels, lodges, sustainable transportations and food events. Below you will find a sample of what is happening in Norway this year.

Happy skiers in Trysil. Photo: Ola Matsson, SkiStar

Our love for snow. Great ski conditions in Norway.

Norway is currently experiencing record amounts of snow and ski resorts are reporting fantastic ski conditions both for alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and lots of other winter activities.

Christmas market in Trondheim. Photo: Inbovi

Norwegian Christmas miracles

After the Second World War, Norway decided to repay their British allies with a very special annual Christmas gift – a tree. On the first Thursday in December, a huge Christmas tree is lit in London’s Trafalgar Square, radiating its Yuletide joy in all directions. What you might not know, is that the tree has travelled all the way from Nordmarka outside of Oslo. Yes, in Norway.

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