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Oldemors Hus – A Historic Feast for the Senses

Oldemors Hus – A Historic Feast for the Senses

Who knew! A cookbook from 1924 can create pure culinary magic! If you're looking for a truly special dining experience, keep reading.

Dream Home for a Bargain? Look to the Norwegian Countryside!

Dream Home for a Bargain? Look to the Norwegian Countryside!

FOLLDAL: Owning a house at just 21 might sound like a utopian dream. But not for Adrian Solly.

The Norwegian School System: What You Need to Know

The Norwegian School System: What You Need to Know

When do kids start school in Norway? What are the school values? What is the typical «niste» and why is so much school work digital?

The Tiny Monarch of Norwegian Birds

The Tiny Monarch of Norwegian Birds

Have you heard of Norway’s smallest bird, Fuglekongen? In Norwegian it means "the king of birds", and the story behind the name is sweet.

Lordehytta – the Hidden Castle in the Mountains of Åseral

Lordehytta – the Hidden Castle in the Mountains of Åseral

ÅSERAL: A castle in the middle of nowhere? Welcome to Lordehytta, as historical and Insta-friendly as they come.

Seven Types of Snow in Norway

Seven Types of Snow in Norway

Living in a country like Norway, packed with wild nature, you'll learn that not all snow is created equal. Here’s a quick guide.

Bleke - the Unique Ice Age Salmon

Bleke - the Unique Ice Age Salmon

It’s the only one of its kind in the world, and you can catch it yourself! Bleka is the the Ice Age Salmon that survived despite the odds.

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Are you living in a Norwegian village and have a story to tell? Is there something you would like to read about? Let us know and that might just be the next article from Freysta.

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