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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.

Raining outside? Here’s what you can do

Rain and grey skies don't have to mean a grey day. Here are some simple things you can do when the weather invites you to head indoors.

Tone Damli takes her jewellery collaboration to New York

Tone Damli and A&C Oslo are launching their sixth jewellery collection together. Before Starlight FW26 hits the shops, it will be shown on the runway in New York.

Sleepmaxxing is the trend everyone is talking about, but what is it really?

Forget the days when we bragged about how little we'd slept. Now we'd rather optimise our night's sleep. "Sleepmaxxing" has become one of the year's big wellness trends. But what does it actually involve?

Where to get Oslo’s best: ramen

Steaming broth, springy noodles and just the right amount of chilli. When temperatures drop, few things beat a really good bowl of ramen. Here are five places in Oslo we think are worth a visit.

Men are searching more for skincare: these are the three products you need

More and more men are taking an interest in skincare, and right now one simple routine in particular is what counts. Skincare and soaps for men have long been associated with all-in-one products, aftershave and a random face cream from the bathroom shelf. That is now changing.

The jackets setting the tone for autumn 2026

The classic autumn jacket has competition this year. This season, romantic bombers, defined waists and sporty pieces are all claiming a place in the wardrobe.