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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.

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.

Menswear 2026: Brown is the new black, and other news for your wardrobe

This season, menswear is a little less about standing out and more about looking put-together. Cuts are softer, colours warmer and materials more luxurious. Here are the season's key directions, and how to make them work in a Norwegian winter.

From Bob Dylan to a photo festival: What’s on this weekend

A music legend takes over Oslo Spektrum, the National Gallery fills up with photography, and Bergen serves up film from all over the world. Here are six things not to miss on the weekend of 16–18 October.

MOTHER takes us back to the record shop

The American denim brand MOTHER has teamed up with the legendary record store Amoeba Music. The result is a capsule collection for anyone who remembers the joy of flicking through crates of records.

You can now listen to audiobooks on Spotify

Spotify has launched audiobooks in Norway. Premium users get 12 hours of listening a month included, but free users can also buy access.

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.
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