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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?

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.

The Norwegian Christmas Beer – the Viking Tradition that Lives On

The Norwegian Christmas Beer – the Viking Tradition that Lives On

In Norway, Christmas beer has been brewed for more than 1 500 years! For the Vikings, beer was such an essential part of life that brewing for the winter celebrations was mandatory. Skipping was literally a crime!

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