What's considered good house manners to Norwegian school kids decked out in jumpsuits and partying in the runup to their exams are among the culture shocks in Norway that foreigners told us about in a survey.
High wages mean that tipping isn’t necessary in many cases in Norway. However, if you want to leave a gratuity for good service, here’s what’s considered polite.
Frenchwoman Lorelou Desjardins was irritated when her first date in Norway made her pay her part of the bill. Now almost integrated, she sees Norwegian men's refusal to pick up the tab as "a new kind of romance".
Norway can be considered a very tourist-friendly country, and visitors are welcome almost everywhere. Still, there are some areas where locals have had issues with travellers.
Friday is known in Norway as the day most families celebrate the end of the week with some tacos. However, Norway's take on the Mexican classic might differ greatly from what you are used to.
From eating brown cheese to forsaking cash and picking up cross-country skiing as a new religion, these are the signs that you're slowly - but surely - turning into a true Norwegian.
Nora ousted Olivia as the most popular name for baby girls in Norway last year, while Lucas held on to its top position for boys. But how have the top baby names in Norway evolved over the last 150 years?
The high wages on offer in Norway have typically meant that tipping hasn’t been the norm. However, Norwegians tipped record amounts last year, so what’s changed?
While several countries have trialled a four-day workweek to improve work-life balance, Norway may already be halfway there. The Local looks at the country’s relaxed approach to work on Fridays.
The outdoors lifestyle, or ‘friluftsliv’, is synonymous with Norway. 2025 marks ‘Friluftslivets år’, which will see organisations and clubs make a big push to create an inclusive environment and introduce as many as possible to this way of life.
While Norway can be a tough country to adapt to, Norwegians are typically ranked among the happiest people in the world. Here are some local habits you should consider picking up this year.
Whether its arms flying everywhere when food arrives or being expected to stump up half the bill at a friend’s, some table etiquette in Norway can take getting used to.
In Norway and other Nordic countries, it's common to see babies napping outside whilst their parents are tucked up nice and warm inside. This might catch newcomers off guard but there a reason behind the apparently strange habit.
Award-winning French comedian Cécile Moroni is no stranger to making light of the many culture shocks she has experienced in Norway. She has shared some insights from her new book on raising children the Norwegian way with The Local.
Winter is fast approaching, and Norway has some of the most stunning off-piste skiing in the world. If you think ski touring might be something for you, here’s what you need to know.
Love it or loathe it, Norwegian cuisine doesn’t always enjoy the best reputation. However, autumn offers a good opportunity to learn to appreciate Norwegian food.
Slow television is a genre popularised by Norwegian broadcasters, and it remains popular in the Nordic country some 15 years after it first gained international recognition.
The Norwegian bottle deposit system, known as pant, promotes recycling and reducing waste. Here's a closer look at how it works and why it's become an integral part of Norwegian culture.
Norwegian cuisine may not capture the imagination or tantalise tastebuds like food from other countries does. Still, Norwegians have several habits when it comes to dining that the world could do well to learn from.
While pineapple has long been the subject of heated debates on pizzas worldwide, Norwegians (and Swedes) have been enjoying their own fast-food eyebrow-raiser: kebab pizza.
It is no secret that the cost of living in Norway can be exceptionally high. Whilst it is an issue that mostly annoys foreigners, Norwegians can also be heard grumbling about high prices, explains Robin-Ivan Capar.
Norwegians rarely let the weather get in the way of anything. However, when it’s freezing, there are several things that even the locals decide against doing.
