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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?

How to Learn Norwegian for Free

How to Learn Norwegian for Free

Knowing Norwegian gives you access to Norwegian culture, work opportunities in Norway, and the opportunity to communicate with Norwegians.

Mushroom Foraging in Norway: Five Safe Treats

Mushroom Foraging in Norway: Five Safe Treats

Norway's forests and meadows are home to a variety of delicious and nutritious mushrooms, just waiting to be foraged.

Jól: Christmas the Viking Way

Jól: Christmas the Viking Way

Long before Christianity made its way to Norway, the Vikings celebrated the jolly season in their own manner. They drank jól - and it was far from giving presents to sweet kids. It was mead, slaughter, and feasting Viking style

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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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