Tag: Travel in Norway

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Marmorslottet: Norway’s marble castle in Mo i Rana

Marmorslottet is a river canyon of polished marble near Mo i Rana. How to drive there, the short but tricky hike, the rules on site, and the cave to pair it with.

Hjørundfjord: boats, peaks and where to stay

Hjørundfjord is the quiet fjord under the Sunnmøre Alps. How to reach it from Ålesund, which ferries are free, the two big hikes, and the hotels worth booking.

The best fjords in Norway: 10 we keep going back to

Ten Norwegian fjords we return to, from the deepest to the narrowest. How long they are, how to see them from the water, and what the boats cost.

The Atlantic Ocean Road: how to drive it, and where to stop

The Atlantic Ocean Road is only 8.3 km long, but the full scenic route from Kårvåg to Bud is 36 km. Here are the stops in order, what is open when, and how to get there.

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.

Norwegian wool sweaters: the brands worth buying

A real Norwegian wool sweater costs about NOK 2,000–4,300 and should last decades. We compare the classic patterns, the brands that still knit in Norway, and how to get the VAT back.