Tromsø's booming tourism industry has transformed the city into one of Europe's hottest winter destinations. But the growth ...

Archaeologists working near the Swedish border have uncovered an unusual stone burial chamber believed to be around 4,000 ...

Cruise ships visiting Oslo could face a new charge of NOK 100 per passenger as Norway’s capital looks for new ways to fund the infrastructure used by a growing number of tourists. Oslo’s city governme ...

Millions of Americans claim Norwegian, Swedish or Danish ancestry. Here’s why so many Scandinavians crossed the Atlantic, where they settled, and how their descendants celebrate that heritage today.

Here’s what visitors should know about eating salmon in Norway, where it comes from, and the difference between farmed and wild fish. Salmon is one of those foods that seems inseparable from Norway.

Norway's mountains, forests, fjords and enormous coastline support an impressive variety of wildlife. But if you're planning a trip to Norway specifically hoping to see wild animals, it's important to ...

Tourist interest is growing in Alta in the far north of Norway. But what does the city have to offer? Find out with this handy list of Alta facts. Often overshadowed by more prominent tourist ...

An introduction to one of Norway's most iconic brands. Love it or hate it, the frozen pizza brand Grandiosa is impossible to ignore. Here's the full story. National dish, marketing success story, ...

An introduction to salty liquorice, an ‘acquired taste' that is nevertheless hugely popular in the Nordic region. Plus, read on for our verdict on the best ones to try. Liquorice in itself is not ...

Norway’s Lofoten draws tourists from all over the world, but it also has a fascinating history. From the Viking Age through to the development of Norway’s thriving fishing and seafood industries, this ...

Harald Hardrada ruled Norway from 1046 to 1066. Whichever way you spell his name, here is the story of the last great Viking ruler. 1066 was a major turning point in British history as Anglo-Saxon ...

Discover how eating like some Scandinavians could be better for the environment and even lead to weight loss. Plant-based, seasonal foods with a healthy dose of fish and seafood and a limit on ...