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9 votes
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Norwegian author Ingvar Ambjørnsen dies at age 69
5 votes -
Troubling scenes from an Arctic in full-tilt crisis. The heat that hit Svalbard in February was so intense that scientists could dig into the ground with spoons, "like it was soft ice cream."
41 votes -
Magnus Carlsen is the first ever Chess Esports World Cup champion after winning the final three games to beat Alireza Firouzja in the Grand Final
12 votes -
Tusmørke - Reptilhjernen Vet (2015)
3 votes -
Sublime Eyes – Emperor's Mountain (2025)
3 votes -
A contentious book argues that endless oil revenue and a sovereign wealth fund are making Norway increasingly bloated, unproductive and unhealthy
13 votes -
Norwegian town of Ulefoss sits on top of a rare earth deposit – the reserves could help to reduce the EU's dependency on China for the elements needed in tech such as phones
6 votes -
Norway wants to be Europe's carbon dump – aiming to capture carbon dioxide from factories and bury it beneath the North Sea
10 votes -
In one of the top Arctic birding destinations in the world, environmental and health challenges are threatening some of the seabirds that are part of Norway's unique coastal ecosystem
6 votes -
Green Carnation – In Your Paradise (2025)
5 votes -
Italy scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner as they beat Norway to advance to the semi-finals at Euro 2025
7 votes -
The perennial underachievement of the Norway women's national team is one of football's great mysteries – can they end the long wait for success at Euro 2025?
5 votes -
China is hoovering up market share in electric vehicle-friendly Norway, posing significant competition to Tesla and other Western auto giants
13 votes -
Sigrid – Jellyfish (2025)
7 votes -
Patrick Smith sits down with pop-powerhouse Sigrid
4 votes -
Magnus Carlsen struggled on the final day but still won the 2025 SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz with a round to spare
4 votes -
Caroline Graham Hansen's late goal snatched victory for Norway against Finland at Euro 2025
8 votes -
Magnus Carlsen storms into the lead as Gukesh Dommaraju suffers at the 2025 SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz
8 votes -
Leonov – Auld Ashok (2025)
4 votes -
Norway came from behind to beat hosts Switzerland on the opening evening of Euro 2025
7 votes -
Sentimental Value / Affeksjonsverdi | Official trailer
6 votes -
In the male-dominated world of football leadership, many of the trailblazing women have come from Norway
4 votes -
2006 Norwegian field ration review – wolfish casserole with prawns gourmet MRE
12 votes -
Myr – Saturnine Child (2025)
1 vote -
Norway launches full-scale industrial carbon capture project with billions in subsidies – carbon dioxide shipped to North Sea and injected into reservoirs of oil majors
12 votes -
Dune Awakening will get a big update in early July, and Funcom have a three-pronged plan to improve deep desert PvP
12 votes -
Was there a Norwegian island of New Zealand? Stewart Island was home to a significant proportion of Norwegian settlers and whalers.
4 votes -
Bergen in Norway has been building one of the world's most advanced trash systems, using vacuum tubes to whisk waste away
13 votes -
Karsten Warholm crushed his own 300-meter hurdles world best time in front of a home crowd in Oslo, clocking 32.67 seconds
9 votes -
Manchester City have agreed a £12.5m fee to sign 18-year-old midfielder Sverre Nypan from Norwegian side Rosenborg BK – and City fans have every reason to be excited
5 votes -
In 1903, a Norwegian farmer discovered an ornate piece of wood sticking out of the mud – one year later, an almost totally intact Viking ship burial had been uncovered
11 votes -
Summer roadtrip in Scandinavia - need advice!
Hi all, we're planning an RV roadtrip to Scandinavia in July. We'll be taking off from France and so far we're clear on the route until we get to Denmark; the issue is picking between Sweden and...
Hi all, we're planning an RV roadtrip to Scandinavia in July. We'll be taking off from France and so far we're clear on the route until we get to Denmark; the issue is picking between Sweden and Norway for the main leg of the trip. We take off July 5th from Paris and need to be back the 26th. Ideally we would have done a bit of both countries in that time, but I don't think that's realistic (I'm the only driver) and we don't want to rush.
I've trawled the internet for information and advice (Reddit, Youtube roadtrip sites etc), but it's only made it harder to choose. There are so many cool places to visit, and things to see and do! We're leaning towards Norway, but I'm looking for others' thoughts before making our final choice. Here's what we've considered so far:
- We want to focus on being in nature and enjoying the outdoors. Other than spending a day or two in Copenhagen, we're not really looking to stay in the big cities.
- We (well, my wife and kids) are pretty active. We'll probably be looking to go hiking, cycling, swimming, climbing, kayaking/paddling, etc. Between the two, Norway seems to have the most opportunities to do this?
- The RV is fairly large, more than 7m in length, so I'd rather not find myself driving on very small, tight and winding roads. I understand Sweden's roads are more forgiving in this regard?
- We want to avoid places that are overly crowded in the summmer. While places like Trolltunga and Lofoten are beautiful, I expect there will be a lot of tourists there at that time. We dont want to contribute to clogging roads and overcrowding.
- I have downloaded a bunch of apps and maps that give us info on places to park and sleep overnight. I'm not opposed to wild camping, but my main priority will be my family's safety. Staying at paid campsites is not an issue, but we also want some degree of freedom to move around.
- It seems our best option would be to stay in the southern areas of either/both, but I confess I'm tempted to visit a glacier if we can (though it's not a deal-breaker).
- I'm a birdwatcher (I know, summer is not the best period for this), so if anyone knows interesting spots for that I'm all ears!
I know that's a lot of information, but we'd be grateful for any thoughts that could help us make a decision and plan out our itinerary. Any tips you may have are very welcome!
12 votes -
A-ha frontman Morten Harket has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease – biographer Jan Omdahl reveals Norwegian singer has already undergone brain surgery twice
13 votes -
EU needs single regulatory framework and to break down fragmentation across its business, tax, debt issuance and securities law systems, according to Norway's sovereign wealth fund
15 votes -
Håndgemeng – Medieval Knievel (2025)
2 votes -
Survivors and families of those killed in an oil rig disaster forty-five years ago will finally get compensation from the Norwegian state after a close vote passed in the country's parliament
12 votes -
Darkthrone - The Bird People of Nordland (2024)
9 votes -
Chontaraz – Istanbul (2025)
3 votes -
Norway to introduce tourist tax amid record visitor numbers and overtourism concerns – allows municipalities to introduce a 3% tax on overnight stays
19 votes -
Italy manager Luciano Spalletti said his side were in a "difficult moment" after a 3-0 defeat by Norway in their opening 2026 World Cup qualifier
4 votes -
Magnus Carlsen has won his seventh Norway Chess title after escaping then almost winning a lost position against Arjun Erigaisi in round ten
12 votes -
Magnus Carlsen leads Gukesh Dommaraju by half a point going into the final round of Norway Chess 2025 after both stars won their classical games in round nine
7 votes -
Fabiano Caruana continues to lead Norway Chess 2025 after round eight, even after his classical loss to Arjun Erigaisi
5 votes -
With wins in round seven classical games of Norway Chess 2025, Fabiano Caruana takes pole position while Gukesh Dommaraju follows a point behind
4 votes -
World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju pounced on a blunder in round six of Norway Chess 2025 to get his first classical win against Magnus Carlsen
7 votes -
Norway's party buses for school-leavers have become a trend that worries schools and parents alike
14 votes -
Most new cars in Norway are EVs – how a freezing country beat range anxiety
11 votes -
Hikaru Nakamura had winning chances in both classical and armageddon against Arjun Erigaisi, but blundered a winning position in round five of Norway Chess 2025
5 votes -
Magnus Carlsen scored a smooth win over Arjun Erigaisi in round four of Norway Chess 2025 to take the sole lead
7 votes