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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.

What’s on in Oslo this weekend

A food festival, contemporary music and a long-awaited beauty opening: here are six things not to miss in Oslo over the weekend of 18–20 September.

Where to get Oslo’s best drinks

From Norwegian ingredients and advanced distilling to plants, historic venues and hotel glamour: these are eight cocktail bars to note in the capital.

The perfumes we want to wear this autumn

From warm vanilla to juicy fruit and dark woody notes: here are eight scents that tempt as the temperature drops. Two of them are unisex, and just as worth sharing.

The cleaning brand people have fallen in love with: “It actually works”

The Finnish brand SINI has earned a permanent place in many Norwegian cleaning cupboards. Perhaps not so strange when the products are simple, smart and make it surprisingly satisfying to rescue everything from dirty sneakers to tired kitchen surfaces.

Ella&il has designed this year’s Pink Ribbon

The Norwegian fashion duo is behind Rosa sløyfe 2026 – the Pink Ribbon – a warm and feminine design intended to symbolise strength, diversity and community.

Get inspired by these fashion moments for Halloween

From iconic runway looks to the stars' best costumes or outfits from one of your favourite films: get inspired by these fashion moments for this year's Halloween.