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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.

The MoMA edition of Tripp Trapp is here: This is how much more it costs

Peter Opsvik designed the Tripp Trapp in 1972, and the original chair is in MoMA's collection. That's the background for the collaboration, which now gives the Norwegian classic a new colour and design variant.

How smart is it really to “invest” in a Birkin bag?

Luxury handbags have at times been described as highly lucrative investments. We take a closer look at the most talked-about of them all, the Hermès Birkin. The short version: it can pay off, but you have to be allowed to buy the bag and take very good care of it.

“Sentimental Value” makes Golden Globe history for Norway

The Norwegian film Sentimental Value (Affeksjonsverdi) has received unusually broad recognition from the Golden Globes. The film went in with eight nominations, the highest number ever for a Norwegian film, making it one of the most nominated titles at this year's ceremony. Even before the evening was over, one thing was clear. Stellan Skarsgård won the award for best supporting actor for […]