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Brewing Beer with Deep Norwegian Roots

Brewing Beer with Deep Norwegian Roots

BYGLAND: A small brewery is making it big, and its secret to success lies in rediscovering nearly forgotten Norwegian traditions.

The Bacalao Adventure in the Mountains of Folldal

The Bacalao Adventure in the Mountains of Folldal

FOLLDAL: Bacalao every day! It’s no exaggeration to say that Sissel Opshaug, the manager of Primar bacalao factory, has a true passion...

Folldal’s Flocks of Icelandic Horses

Folldal’s Flocks of Icelandic Horses

Don’t be surprised if you encounter an Icelandic horse -or ten- while hiking through the forests of Rondane!

Norwegian Cinnamon Buns

Norwegian Cinnamon Buns

The smell of cinnamon buns alone will make the day brighter. Norwegians absolutely love these goodies!

Use of Foreign Driver's Licenses in Norway: Rules and Guidelines

Use of Foreign Driver's Licenses in Norway: Rules and Guidelines

Good to know! Using a foreign driver's license in Norway is a situation many foreign citizens and tourists encounter.

Norwegian Rowanberries – Ready for Something Else?

Norwegian Rowanberries – Ready for Something Else?

They’re not sweet, they’re way up there, they are all over the place every fall. Can the sour rowanberries be turned into delicious treats?

The History of the Norwegian Children’s Parade

The History of the Norwegian Children’s Parade

Forget celebrating the national day with a military parade and serious faces. In Norway, the Constitution Day is the day kids all over...

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Are you living in a Norwegian village and have a story to tell? Is there something you would like to read about? Let us know and that might just be the next article from Freysta.

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