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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.

Oslo Runway day 2: From snow to dark glamour

Snow on the catwalk, a long-table lunch under open skies and a finale bathed in jewellery and black candles. Day two of Oslo Runway had a bit of everything – and yesterday there were a few moments in particular that made our eyes widen.

M&H tests this year’s advent calendars: these are worth the money

PART 1. Advent calendars are as much a part of the run-up to Christmas as mulled wine and Christmas music. But when the price tag often runs to four figures, we expect more than 24 travel-size products we'll never use. We open, test and rate this year's most sought-after advent calendars.

From Café Sara to Stensparken: These were the highlights from the last day of Oslo Runway

Romantic dresses in the Rococo Room at the Grand Hotel, performance art among the beer glasses at Café Sara and Norwegian wool in Stensparken. Oslo Runway wrapped up its official programme in exactly the way we'd hoped.

Tired eyes? These are the 5 eye creams we’d invest in this autumn

Darker mornings, colder air and often a little too little sleep: autumn is high season for tired-looking eyes. These are five eye creams we'd recommend for your bathroom shelf right now.

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.

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.
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