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Trollstigen and Geiranger: how to drive the route

The Geiranger–Trollstigen scenic route is 104 km of road 63 with one short ferry. We list the stops in order, when the road is open, what the tolls cost, and what changed in 2026.

Christmas markets in Oslo: dates, opening hours and what to buy

Jul i Vinterland in Spikersuppa is free and open daily from 7 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. For handmade gifts, come on 5–6 or 12–13 December, when Norsk Folkemuseum and Vippa both hold markets.

Things to do in Oslo: 40 tips from people who live here

Many of the best things to do in Oslo are free. These are the 40 places we send our own guests, with prices and opening hours checked in October 2026, plus what is closed this winter.

The best hotels in Tromsø for northern lights season

Stay in the centre for easy tours and the airport bus, or outside town for darker skies. Our ten picks, with which hotels let you look for the aurora without leaving the property.

The best places to visit in Norway, picked by Norwegians

Our 25 best places to visit in Norway, from Oslo and Bergen to Senja and Svalbard. Each comes with one hard fact you need to plan: travel time, hiking distance or season.

Things to do in Bergen: 25 tips, rain or shine

Bergen gets a lot of rain, so we sorted 25 tips into indoor and outdoor plans. Prices and winter opening hours were checked in October 2026, including what is closed this December.

Sold out online – here’s where you can buy this year’s Pink Ribbon now

This year's Pink Ribbon is sold out in the Norwegian Cancer Society's own online store. But you can still get hold of one – you just need to know where to look.

Galliano sews something new from old Zara pieces. Green shift or good marketing?

On Thursday, Zara releases the first collection John Galliano has created for the chain. The raw material is clothes Zara has already made. It's a cool move, and a fairly clear answer to everyone who has criticised the chain for overproducing.

The new VIXEN Awards: Fewer categories, a new “People’s Favourite” and the business prize on hold

VIXEN Awards is tidying up its categories ahead of the next ceremony. Several prizes are being merged, health is split across two categories, and "People's Favourite" gets a whole new format. Nominations are open from 1 to 15 October.

Pia Tjelta lands a role in “The Day of the Jackal”

Pia Tjelta joins the second season of the Sky thriller in which Eddie Redmayne plays an assassin who keeps changing his disguise. Her role has not yet been revealed.

Klæbo and Pernille Døsvik on the cover of Vogue: This is what they’re wearing

The ski king and his partner grace the cover of Vogue Scandinavia. We've taken a look at the clothes – from white Institution pieces to an 11,000-euro Hermès jacket.

Ganni x Lululemon lands on Thursday: Leopard leggings, ruffles and leg warmers

Denmark's Ganni and Lululemon are releasing an 80s-inspired activewear collection on Thursday 15 October. Here are the pieces and the prices.