Travel guide
Norway

The 12 keywords Norway

1. #Ferry

If you go to the west coast it will be almost impossible to avoid boarding the ferries to cross the fjords. And why not? Cheap, they will allow you to save a lot of time, but also to spend a pleasant moment on the deck to taste a softis (Italian ice cream which Norwegians are fond of).

2. #Fjord

Immense and majestic, with their cliffs that plunge into rushing water, witnessing the marriage between the salty ocean and the fresh waters of the glaciers, the fjords are a must for your visit to Norway. They can be explored on foot, on the water, by car, on the walls in via ferrata, and even in the air for the most daring!

3. #Hot-dog

Surprisingly, Norwegians love hot dogs! You can find them everywhere: from the airport to the train stations and from the city to the countryside! If they are obviously not gastronomy, pølser (in Norwegian) remain a must for your trip. Remember to ask for yours with small fried onions!

4. #Hytte

They are wooden houses often isolated in the nature and with variable comfort: some without water or electricity with dry toilets outside, others with flat screen and sofa... For a weekend or a holiday, Norwegians flock to their huts whenever they can. There are many for rent throughout the country

5. #Kos

Equivalent to the Danish word hygge, this widely used term represents well-being, a warm, friendly and comforting atmosphere, in short, the Scandinavian way of life! It is also used to evoke the simple pleasures of life, such as an evening around the fire with a few candles and good company

6. #Fishing

Like skiing, sea and freshwater fishing is a national sport. Although no permit or licence is required to fish on the high seas or from the coast, the regulations are very strict and respected by everyone. The aquaculture industry is also an economic manna for Norway, which exports 95% of its production to Europe

7. #Oil

It is thanks to or because of him that Norway is so rich and a pioneer in renewable energy. At the end of 2020, Norway was awarded new oil extraction licenses in the Arctic that run counter to the Paris climate agreement. This is known as "petromonachy". Goal: 100% electric cars by 2025

8. #Skål!

It's the equivalent of our "cheers" when we drink and probably the expression you'll use the most, if you haven't already. But beware, in Norway there is no need to clink glasses, here are the habits: 1) Lift your glass towards the other and look at him. 2) Take a sip. 3) Step 1 again.

9. #Skiing

One could say that Norwegians are born with skis on their feet as this activity is so much a part of them. If skiing is practiced from the door of one's home in the countryside, it is also very easy to go skiing from any city in Norway: in Oslo for example, the Nordic and Alpine ski slopes are accessible by metro!

10. #Dry toilets

Even if they are becoming popular in our country, dry toilets are still more widespread in Norway and in Scandinavia in general. And this is logical, since most of the houses and other secondary residences often do not have running water or sewage disposal. When do you install them in your home?

11. #Troll

In Norse mythology, a troll is a rather large, repulsive and malevolent supernatural creature that lives in the seas, mountains or forests. The troll is an integral part of Scandinavian folklore and can be found in many forms in art and literature, making him one of the symbols of Norway

12. #Vinmonopolet

As the sale of alcohol in Norway has been a state monopoly under the Ministry of Health since 1922, only shops with this name are allowed to sell alcoholic beverages above 4.75°. Vinmonopolet closes at 4pm on Saturdays to encourage people not to go out again to buy alcohol in the evening and drive while intoxicated.