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The Romsdal Bunad, Bolsøy Version

The Romsdal Bunad, Bolsøy Version

The Bolsøy bunad is one of four women’s bunads from Romsdal - and perhaps the most well-known and widely worn.

Dream Home for a Bargain? Look to the Norwegian Countryside!

Dream Home for a Bargain? Look to the Norwegian Countryside!

FOLLDAL: Owning a house at just 21 might sound like a utopian dream. But not for Adrian Solly.

The Norwegian School System: What You Need to Know

The Norwegian School System: What You Need to Know

When do kids start school in Norway? What are the school values? What is the typical «niste» and why is so much school work digital?

The Tiny Monarch of Norwegian Birds

The Tiny Monarch of Norwegian Birds

Have you heard of Norway’s smallest bird, Fuglekongen? In Norwegian it means "the king of birds", and the story behind the name is sweet.

Lordehytta – the Hidden Castle in the Mountains of Åseral

Lordehytta – the Hidden Castle in the Mountains of Åseral

ÅSERAL: A castle in the middle of nowhere? Welcome to Lordehytta, as historical and Insta-friendly as they come.

Seven Types of Snow in Norway

Seven Types of Snow in Norway

Living in a country like Norway, packed with wild nature, you'll learn that not all snow is created equal. Here’s a quick guide.

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.

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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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