Life in Norway

Norway is famous for aquavit, beer and increasingly cider. Wine is another matter. Or at least, it used to be. Here's how a small but rapidly growing Norwegian wine industry is taking shape.

Norway isn't exactly the first country that springs to mind when you think about wine.

Sparkling wine in particular could be part of Norway’s future.

France, Italy ...

Trollpikken is one of Norway's most unusually named natural landmarks. Here's how to visit the famous rock formation near Egersund, and the remarkable story of how it became world famous.

Norway has Trolltunga, the Troll's Tongue. It has Trollveggen, the Troll Wall, and Trollstigen, the Troll Ladder.

Trollpikken rock formation on a cloudy day.

And then,...

Nordic combined brings together ski jumping and cross-country skiing in one of winter sport's toughest tests. Here's how the unusual competition works, and why Norway has played such an important role in its history.

Imagine launching yourself from a ski jump, landing safely, and then thinking: right, now for the cross-country race. That, in very simple terms, is No...

Those little reflective tags dangling from Norwegian coats and backpacks are more than a winter accessory. Here’s why the humble refleks is such a familiar part of life in Norway.

Spend an evening walking around a Norwegian town in winter and you may notice something strange glinting at you.

‘Refleks' are a common sight in the Norwegian winter.

Hotels, fishermen’s cabins, apartments or something more remote? Choosing where to stay in Lofoten is about much more than finding the best-rated accommodation.

When planning a trip to Lofoten, most people will instinctively start by looking at hotels.

That makes perfect sense. On a city break, I often do exactly the same thing. But in