top of page
Box of old wooden printing blocks with different sized letters_edited.jpg

ARTICLES

Nordøyane

setesdal

bleke

bunad

Bygland

Garden Calendar

Gudbrandsdalen

Innlandet

Lom

May

moving to Norway

Norwegian history

organic agriculture

salmon

Syttende Mai

ALL ARTICLES

CULTURE

NATURE

FOOD

HISTORY

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

WILDLIFE

GARDENING

TOOK THE PLUNGE

Bleke - the Unique Ice Age Salmon

Bleke - the Unique Ice Age Salmon

It’s the only one of its kind in the world, and you can catch it yourself! Bleka is the the Ice Age Salmon that survived despite the odds.

The Coolest Milk: Meet the Northernmost Dairy Farmer on Earth

The Coolest Milk: Meet the Northernmost Dairy Farmer on Earth

The cows grassing at Lise Kaldahl Skreddernes’ farm have a fresh life for sure. They produce elite milk under the midnight sun.

Norwegian Fairytales - Asbjørnsen and Moe

Norwegian Fairytales - Asbjørnsen and Moe

The Norwegian universe of trolls, princesses, mythical creatures and cheeky underdogs is one that has been treasured for generations.

Be Safe at Sea

Be Safe at Sea

Life at sea is beautiful. Chilling, sailing, fishing, swimming, rowing... But of course, safety first. Here are the official checkpoints.

Garden Calendar - May

Garden Calendar - May

Finally! This is when the garden fun really kicks off for many gardening enthusiasts in Norway. Get inspired with our May garden tips!

Be Buste – When Newlyweds Went Door to Door

Be Buste – When Newlyweds Went Door to Door

Be buste! An old, forgotten tradition at the Norwegian countryside, involving a newlywed couple, a weird form of begging and loads of seed grain! The tradition was a symbol of solidarity and generosity in rural life back in the days.

Colorful Envelopes

Do you have a tip for us?

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.

bottom of page