Places shares local stories and insider insight from parts of Norway we truly love.
These are not just locations on a map, but places with character, people, and stories worth knowing before you go.
Stories in Places
Places
The Birthplace of Norwegian Ski Culture
As visitors flocked to Geilo, skiing evolved from a practical skill into a national pastime. Local g...
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Exploring the Flåm Railway and Sognefjord in the Off-Season
Visiting Sognefjord in the off-season offers a vastly different experience from the packed ferries a...
Norway
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Oslo Like a Local: A Journey Beyond the Guidebook
One simple local tip: slow your pace and adopt the Norwegian “friluftsliv” spirit, the love of open...
Norway
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Bergen Like a Local: Where Weather, Water, and Everyday Wonder Meet
Bergen locals have a quiet pride in their city. They’ll complain about the rain, the prices, and the...
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Nordland
Off-Season Highlights of the Lofoten Islands
If you’re looking for a destination that feels wild, welcoming, and unforgettable, the off-season mi...
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Tips
Top Winter Experiences in Norway
Norway’s winter months offer experiences that are as authentic as they are unforgettable.
Gems
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The Hidden Villages of Northern Norway
These places are not hidden because they are secret. They are hidden because they ask travelers to s...
Gems
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Northern Norway in Midnight Sun Season: Ethical Experiences
These are the places and experiences I’d recommend if you want to enjoy the midnight sun while keepi...
Gems
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Walking Through Time: Cultural Heritage Trails in Norway
Norway’s long history of travel and transportation is etched into its terrain. Long before modern ro...
Gems
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Kinn Island: A quiet outpost of ledgend, faith and coastal mystery
Along Norway’s wild western coastline, where the Atlantic rolls against steep headlands and pi...
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Telemark: A Landscape made for Wandering
One of the first things visitors notice about Telemark is how quickly the scenery changes.
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The Morning the Fjord Stopped a Fleet: The Story of Oscarsborg Fortress
The location of Oscarsborg is not accidental. The fortress sits on small islands in the narrowest pa...
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