Winter is in full swing in Norway and minus temperatures are now the norm. The key to keeping warm in Norway as the country gets colder is to know how to dress for the weather.
Winter in Norway is great. However, some can find themselves feeling fatigued due to the shorter days. There are several tips which can help keep your energy levels raised during the colder months.
Most of Norway has been blanketed in snow, so it's time to prepare for the coming winter. Here are our tips for getting through the season with a smile on your face.
Whether it's by a conscious effort to fit in or you catch yourself doing it instinctively one day, you'll pick up several Norwegian habits that'll govern what you wear, your social interactions and what you eat.
If you have been living in Norway for a while, you'll have picked up that there are a lot of important rules and regulations (written and unwritten) that you should never break.
Whether you've lived in Norway for some time or just decided to move to the country, it's always a good idea to (re)familiarise yourself with the widely accepted social norms- especially the ones that just make sense.
Originally a Norwegian invention, 'friluftsliv' is popular across Scandinavia and is one of many exported words which portrays the locals as special mythical beings when, in reality, they are much more like the rest of us than the online trends suggest.
From handy items you will no longer be able to live without to things you'll undoubtedly find strange at first, here are a few things you will almost always find in a Norwegian home.
The Swedes joke about the Norwegians, the Norwegians about the Swedes, and the Danes about both, or perhaps neither. But the mostly friendly joshing between Scandinavian countries is more recent than you might think.
Many hold the perception that Norwegians are ultra-active, outdoors-orientated people. However, recent research has found that the majority spend too long sitting down and may need more exercise.
Scandinavia has become something of a fashion hub in recent years, with Scandi style a popular trend outside of Norway. The Local asked readers on their best tips and tricks on how to dress like a Norwegian.
Norway is home to many products that aren't as common in other countries that either make you wish you'd found them sooner or make a big difference in everyday life.
Dinner, supper, tea – whatever you call it, it's usually the most significant meal of the day. So, when do Norwegians sit down and tuck into 'middag', and how does this compare to other cultures?
If you've lived in Norway for a while, some of the social norms particular to the country will now be part and parcel of everyday life. However, if you are newer to the country, they'll come as more of a culture shock.
Coffee culture in Norway may not be as revered as it is in Milan or Vienna, but the locals drink more of the black stuff than pretty much anyone else on Earth. The Local spills the beans on the country's coffee drinking habits.
The Norwegian outdoors – especially the mountains – are an excellent place for singles to meet. If you sport a green hat on your next hike, you might just stand a better chance of meeting that special person you've been looking for.
Norwegians, like their Scandinavian counterparts in Sweden and Denmark, are known to have a sharp sense of style. We want to know more about how to dress like a Norwegian.
Do you have any pressing questions about Norway, or maybe there’s something you’ve always been curious about? Tell us, and we’ll try and answer the best ones in a future article.
Whether it’s the avoidance of small talk, russ, or the country’s alcohol laws and drinking habits, let us know the culture shocks you’ve experienced in Norway.
Being a good neighbour in Norway is about much more than taking your shoes off and trimming the hedges. Here's how to make the best impression with those living nearest to you.
