Understanding how pension works in Norway can feel like wading into alphabet soup: NAV, AFP, OTP, G, IPS. Still, the system is designed to be predictable and to follow you through changes in job, income, and even moves in or out of the country. Whether you plan to settle here long term or you are … Read more
Holiday pay in Norway is one of those topics that sounds simple until you start a new job or plan a long summer break and realize there are rules behind the scenes. As someone who grew up here and has helped a lot of newcomers navigate Norwegian payroll, I’ll walk you through how holiday pay … Read more
Working life in Norway is built on predictability, safety, and a sensible balance between job and home. That is why overtime is tightly regulated. If you are new to the Norwegian system, the rules can feel detailed at first, but they are straightforward once you see how the pieces fit together. I have spent my … Read more
If you’re curious about bold ideas, handmade rafts, and the kind of stubborn optimism that sails across an ocean, the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo belongs on your list. Located on the leafy Bygdøy Peninsula, this is where you’ll stand eye-to-hull with the original Kon-Tiki balsa raft from 1947 and the papyrus boats Ra and Tigris, … Read more
If you are planning a trip to Trondheim and wondering where to stay, Britannia Hotel is probably on your shortlist. This grand dame opened in 1870 and has long been the city’s most iconic address. As a Norwegian who grew up with weekend trips to Trondheim, I have watched the hotel transform from a storied … Read more
If you are looking for a proper wellness break within easy reach of Oslo, The Well Spa Resort is the name that keeps popping up. Tucked just south of the city in Nordre Follo, this large, design-forward hotel is attached to what is often described as Norway’s most comprehensive spa complex. Think countless saunas, steams, … Read more
If you have ever dreamed of a Scandinavian spa weekend where salty sea air mixes with cedar-scented saunas, Farris Bad in Larvik is what you are imagining. Built right on the shoreline, this modern resort is famous in Norway for its expansive wellness facilities, clean-lined design, and easy access to both city comforts and nature. … Read more
Tucked into the pretty harbor village of Son on the eastern side of the Oslofjord, Son Spa is one of Norway’s most popular seaside spa hotels. It blends a clean Scandinavian design with a generous water-and-sauna circuit, good food, and easy access to coastal walks and small-town charm. For many of us locals, it is … Read more
Solstrand Hotel & Bad is one of those places that quietly gets under your skin. Set on a headland by the Bjørnafjorden, just south of Bergen, this family-run hotel blends historic charm with a modern spa, big west coast skies, and the kind of warm Norwegian hospitality that never feels forced. If you want a … Read more
If you picture Norway as deep blue water framed by snow-dusted peaks and tiny farms tucked into the hillsides, Hotel Alexandra in Loen delivers that postcard at full size. This family-run property has been welcoming guests for generations, and it shows in the way the place balances tradition with modern comforts. Think carved wood, bright … Read more