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Christmas in Norway Explained in 60 Seconds

December 15, 2025 at 9:47 AM

Life in Norway by David Nikel

@lifeinnorway.net

👀 New video: A Norwegian Christmas in 60 Seconds 🎅 youtu.be/CiFrKVHCUvI

Fewer Foreign Workers Want to Come to Norway

December 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM

Life in Norway by David Nikel

@lifeinnorway.net

Research: Fewer Foreign Workers Want to Come to Norway www.lifeinnorway.net/fewer-foreig...

New research shows that far fewer people from abroad are choosing to work in Norway, marking a major shift in a trend that has shaped the labour market for the past two decades. For years,

I Visited Lofoten In Winter. Here’s What Surprised Me

December 11, 2025 at 6:50 AM

Life in Norway by David Nikel

@lifeinnorway.net

👀 I Visited Lofoten In Winter. Here’s What Surprised Me 💙 youtu.be/JzBq-V6qmCI

Cruising Norway’s Inside Passage Is Europe’s Most Scenic Sea Day

December 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM

Life in Norway by David Nikel

@lifeinnorway.net

Cruising Norway’s Inside Passage Is Europe’s Most Scenic Sea Day
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Most cruisers never realise Norway hides a sheltered coastal corridor filled with mountains, myths and remote island communities. Only smaller ships can sail it.

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December 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Life in Norway by David Nikel

@lifeinnorway.net

A Winter Trip to Dyreparken, Kristiansand’s Animal Park www.lifeinnorway.net/winter-trip-...

A Winter Trip to Dyreparken, Kristiansand's Vast Animal Park

Snow transforms Kristiansand’s Dyreparken into a quieter, more reflective experience, where Nordic wildlife thrives, familiar attractions feel different and visitors can enjoy the zoo without the crow...

Norway buys more subs for 'turbulent times' in the North Atlantic

December 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM

Reposted by Life in Norway by David Nikel

The Barents Observer

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Norway buys two more submarines for 'turbulent times' in the North Atlantic

'We are a coastal and maritime nation and submarines are a crucial part of our defence,' says Defence Minister Tore O Sandvik as the Nordic country announces the acquisition of another two subs from G...

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December 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM

Life in Norway by David Nikel

@lifeinnorway.net

Norway & UK Sign Historic New Defence Agreement www.lifeinnorway.net/norway-uk-si...

Norway & UK Sign Historic New Defence Agreement

The two long-standing allies are set to strengthen military cooperation from the seafloor to space, with a particular focus on the North Atlantic and Arctic security. Norway and the United Kingdom hav...

Christmas in Norwegian Supermarkets! #godjul

December 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM

Life in Norway by David Nikel

@lifeinnorway.net

When you go into a supermarket to get a quick lunch, and end up making a reel!

Christmas in Norwegian Supermarkets! 🎅 youtube.com/shorts/JRDTi...

How To See 'The Scream' In Oslo, Norway

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December 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM

Life in Norway by David Nikel

@lifeinnorway.net

👀 New Video: How To See 'The Scream' In Oslo 😱 youtu.be/EWNE30g-bH0

Viking Win Norwegian Title For First Time in 34 Years

December 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM

Life in Norway by David Nikel

@lifeinnorway.net

Congratulations, Viking!! ⚽️ The Stavanger side are Norwegian football champions for the first time in 34 years 👇 www.lifeinnorway.net/viking-win-n...

A comprehensive win over Vålerenga sealed the first Norwegian Eliteserien title for the Stavanger football club since 1991. Congratulations to Viking! There were more than a few nerves when the Viking...

The Unspoken Calendar of What You’re Supposed to Eat and When

November 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM

Life in Norway by David Nikel

@lifeinnorway.net

I just sailed past Torghatten, one of the Norwegian coastline's most recognisable landmarks. What a terrific view in the chilly November weather 💙

Torghatten, the iconic landmark mountain with a hole (tunnel) right though its centre. A dusting of snow on the mountain. Photo taken from a passing ship.

November 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM

Life in Norway by David Nikel

@lifeinnorway.net

The Unspoken Calendar of What You’re Supposed to Eat and When 🇧🇻 www.lifeinnorway.net/unspoken-foo...

Certain foods in Norway belong to specific seasons, weekends, and moods. No one explains it. You just gradually learn when the country decides it is time. When I first moved to Norway, I noticed somet...

My Day with the Sami People in Alta, Norway

November 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM

Life in Norway by David Nikel

@lifeinnorway.net

👀 New video: My Day with the Sami People in Alta, Norway 🇧🇻 youtu.be/5EDpO9esr7E

The Fjord Sauna Is Having A Moment. Here’s Where To Try It In Norway

November 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM

Life in Norway by David Nikel

@lifeinnorway.net

The Fjord Sauna Is Having A Moment. Here’s Where To Try It In Norway 💙 www.forbes.com/sites/davidn...

Cold-water swimming and sauna culture have long been part of everyday life in Finland. Now the trend is spreading across Norway, reshaping Nordic wellness travel.

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November 15, 2025 at 9:40 AM

Life in Norway by David Nikel

@lifeinnorway.net

Here Are Norway’s 11 Best Hotels, According to the Michelin Guide 🇧🇻 www.lifeinnorway.net/best-hotels/

Here Are Norway’s 11 Best Hotels, According to the Michelin Guide

The Michelin Guide has made headlines in the Nordic region this year, not for restaurants this time, but for hotels. These are the hotels they rate as the very best in Norway. What is a